It's been an interesting couple of weeks. Fostering has stretched us in ways we never could have imagined and we've only been at it 6 months. We chose to begin this journey because we thought we had something to give. The other way to put that is having something taken. I don't know about you,… Continue reading Living IN BETWEEN
Month: September 2019
The power of one
So much to learn One of the things I really appreciate about being a foster parent is the support and training we receive. We have a certain amount of classes we are required to take that help equip us to deal with the behaviours that are common in kids who have experienced trauma. Any kid… Continue reading The power of one
Abundance
What does abundance look like to you? Is it the harvest from your garden? The bounty of nature? The blessings in your home? The relationships you treasure? The purpose that drives you? What speaks of abundance to you? This summer I experienced abundance. Some of it was the bounty of nature... the abundant blueberry picking,… Continue reading Abundance
Back to School
"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." It's that time of year again...when some parents rejoice and others have to hold back the tears! I'd have to say I've always been somewhat neutral... I enjoy the routine of school days and the rhythm it brings to our weeks, but I also enjoy the freedom… Continue reading Back to School