My single Mom foster journey

WOW!  What a journey this has been!  I started so long ago with my eyes half opened.  Months and months later I feel like I have grown so much on a soul level, so much that I could not have even imagined.  I am completely humbled and grateful for all that I have learned about myself and others along the way.  Things I have learned about ways I should be parenting these foster kids.  Things that I can only hope and pray I can hold onto and do well at.  Parenting skills that truly make sense to me and really set us up for HOPEFULLY gaining a solid foundation of trust for the kids. Friday was the 2nd to last appointment to complete and I passed with flying colors!  I had spent hours mentally and emotionally preparing for it and then a lot of physical work as well.  It literally was nothing like I had thought.  I assumed she would comb through the house, top to bottom. But really she sat down for more questions then she wanted a tour. ...

I was pretty emotional when I got the email to officially schedule my home interview.  They said we were going to talk about childhood,  how I was disciplined, how I plan to discipline, etc.  I had no idea what to expect.  The good thing is that for years I have been working on myself, learning about my childhood, why I do certain things in my life based on my childhood, etc.  So asking me to talk about all that actually delights me and I am happy to do so.  As the meeting approached, I was excited and nervous...obviously.  Aren't we all a bit nervous of the unknown.  OMG where will I park, what do I wear, will the lady interviewing me be nice, will I say all the right things...wait, it's my life of course I will say the right things.  I think a year ago I would have been a nervous wreck but the work I have done has allowed me to stay peaceful about the process for the most part. My interviewer was great!  She was so nice and welcoming...