The Curve Ball

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, God throws you a curve ball just to show His control over everything and to see if you are paying attention. As I said before, Robert and I were all set to meet with our caseworker and have a frank discussion. We had also decided to switch from foster-to-adopt to straight foster. We had it all planned out, we had prayed and we both felt God leading us in that direction.

Then comes the curve ball. Monday morning while I was at work I got a phone call from our caseworker letting us know we were approved. YAY!!! Then she said she had a question for us. She asked if we wanted to be considered for a sibling group of three (3, yes that is what she said), a 6 year old boy, a 3 year old boy and a 2 year old girl. WOW! Of course the six year old is out of our age range, but apparently he would probably be temporary because he would be going to live with his dad. The other two would potentially be adoptable. WOW! Anyway, I told her we wanted to meet with her face to face anyway because we had tons of questions and there was still this question of switching to foster. So we met with her and after some discussion amongst ourselves, prayer and talking to Nicholas, we decided to put our names in the pot to be considered. So, now, we wait again to see if we make the first cut and then if we make the final cut. If we are chosen there is a possibility that they will be in our home by the end of June or first of July. So pray for us as we make decisions about this situation.

Well, just because you got one curve ball doesn't mean you won't get another one. Later, Monday, our caseworker called us again. This time she tells me they have an emergency situation and could we do respite care for another foster family for the week. This time it is 2 girls ages 1 and 2. We talked about it and decided we would just this once. So, I spent the rest of my afternoon getting daycare set up for the days we needed and then went to pick them up. They are precious girls but require alot of attention. But, I am proud to say that Robert and I got them up and ready and at daycare in time for me to be at work at 7 this morning. Needless to say, this is why I didn't post anything last night and am doing it during some downtime at work. So pray for us this week as we watch these sweet little girls that we will be a blessing to them for the short time they are with us.