Or from 2 to 5, depends on how you look at it.
We are officially foster parents to 3 kids. Yup, you read that right, 3 kids! They came here Tuesday night and then we've just sorta been on fast forward since then. It's been good so far. I'm super tired though. I think last night was the best sleep I have ever had. I feel like yesterday was a big blur.
They really are neat kids. Easy to talk to, very respectful, and cute as can be. I really wish y'all could see them for yourselves. My dog is worn out. I'm worn out. Elias is worn out. I'm sure they are worn out. Yesterday I was so tired that I remember thinking, 'tomorrow they will all 3 be in school and then I can rest.' It's tomorrow and while they definitely are in school and physically I'm resting, mentally and emotionally I'm not. It's strange how as soon as someone is in your care all you want is to make them feel safe. I remember feeling this way about Anna. And now I have 3 kids that I want to make sure are ok. I want to make sure that at school they are being treated right by students and staff. I want to make sure that they get enough to eat at lunch. I want to make sure that they are learning. I want to make sure they feel safe. I gave them each a little note card with our names and numbers and our address, just in case they need to fill it out or even to use it. But I really wish I could just be there with them to make sure that they know that no matter what it's going to be ok.
These kids are precious, not just to us, but to their family and friends they've had to leave behind and more importantly to our God. With that knowledge I can rest and trust that they are ok because I can't be there with them, but they are not alone. They have a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
So, let the adventure begin!
Living this crazy life the Robles way. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.
4 comments:
OH MY!!! I am so excited for you guys..tears and chill bumps as I read the post. Praying for God's strength, energy, and grace to cover you guys. Let me know if you need anything. Love.
BIG crocodile tears :,-). I am soo excited for you guys. It's amazing how all of the sudden there are all these feelings and emotions you didn't know you had for people you didn't even know existed... You exemplify parenting at its finest- good job Hope & Elias!
Sigh...tears...more tears...bigger sigh...God is so good. So proud of you! Sending prayers your way.
I'm SO excited, Hope. I can't wait to meet them! Not that it's on your list right now, but let me know when we can get together!! We move in two weeks-just in time for Wurstfest...lots of room if y'all can do it!
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