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Episode 86: Life in Foster Care: What It’s Really Like

In terms of foster care, Tori has experienced it all. Today, she is real and raw and helps us learn what life in foster care is really like.

Jami KaebJanuary 13, 2020

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Leaving It in God’s Hands

We met our foster son in the NICU. We watched as nurses and doctors cared for him, trying to learn all we could. We got to know him, and we loved him.

Shannon SpaidDecember 23, 2019

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Makin’ Your List and Checkin’ It Twice

I love Christmas. Well...I love most things about Christmas. No season is perfect, but I love so many things about this special time of year. While gift-giving can be a great experience, it also has…

Holly GnuseNovember 25, 2019

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Partnership in Parenting

Parenting. What a journey! Sometimes, it’s the greatest journey I’ve been on; other times, not so much. And what about when my child has multiple people parenting them? How do we manage?

Jillian KellenbergerNovember 11, 2019

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When to Foster and What It’s Actually Like

Meet Cherith. She’s married to Brandon, and they have three beautiful daughters and a sweet pup named Cindy Lou. If you’re exploring the idea of becoming a foster parent, keep reading. Cherith answers the questions…

Holly GnuseOctober 28, 2019

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What Costume Is Your Child Wearing This Halloween?

As I grew up, I saw monkeys at the zoo and on TV channels like Animal Planet, but a monkey was just that…a monkey. But on Halloween night years ago, I was shocked to realize…

Shannon SpaidOctober 22, 2019

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Should You Really Donate That Torn Up Couch?

Who wants chewed up cushions? No takers? A recliner now broken in two? What about a loveseat with once comfy micro-suede that now looks more shiny than soft?

Shannon SpaidOctober 17, 2019

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My Relationship Isn’t Going As I Planned

For eight years, I dreamed of the day I would become a foster parent, but my picture perfect expectations aren't panning out to be perfect at all...

Jillian KellenbergerOctober 14, 2019

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Puke and Peace in Foster Care

Life in foster care—it’s something. We’ve all had that day that just does not go as planned. You’re driving to work—this might not sound like anything special, but trust me, it is. Today’s the first…

Jillian KellenbergerSeptember 16, 2019

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Hairy Vulnerability

Can I just admit something right now? I don’t really know what I’m doing. You’ve probably noticed. No, strike that. You’ve definitely noticed, and you’ve been kind. Sometimes you’ve shared your honest thoughts. I’m sure…

Holly GnuseSeptember 5, 2019

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Episode 86: Life in Foster Care: What It’s Really Like

Leaving It in God’s Hands

Makin’ Your List and Checkin’ It Twice

Partnership in Parenting

When to Foster and What It’s Actually Like

What Costume Is Your Child Wearing This Halloween?

Should You Really Donate That Torn Up Couch?

My Relationship Isn’t Going As I Planned

Puke and Peace in Foster Care

Hairy Vulnerability

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