Welcome M

It is now official. M has become a long term placement in my home. I don't know exactly what long term will mean. No one will tell me exactly what they are thinking. I was told that he will most likely be here for at least a few months. I am still not holding my breath though. There is just so much that can change in a foster care case. A relative could come forward or something could change in court with a judge ordering M's return to his mother. I now know why some people have trouble being foster parents. I also know that it is my job to care for M while I have him.

M is fitting in well and it feels like he has been here much longer than the 5 days it's been. I hope he is here for many more days as he really is a delight. I will pray for M and his mother and hope that everything works out in the best interest for everyone but especially M. For now, M is a very welcome addition to our home. It is so much fun having two children again. I know that no matter how long M stays here, a child will eventually come that will be able to become a permanent member of our family. Until then, I will love the children that come while I have them and wait for the child who God sends to stay.