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Sharing life, love & lessons from foster care and adoption

11/18/2025

I’ve been a little quiet lately… because honestly, I’ve been struggling with something.
Not with the kids — but with figuring out what this space is supposed to be.

I want to advocate.
I want to encourage people to step into foster care and adoption.
I want to help others understand genetic differences and invisible challenges.
And at the same time… I want to be transparent about the hard days, the medical stuff, the appointments, the overwhelm, and the reality behind the highlight reel.

And maybe those things can go together.
Maybe advocacy is stronger when people see the whole picture — the beautiful parts and the messy ones.

So I’m asking you…
What do you come here for?
Do you want the advocacy?
Do you want the transparency?
Do you want both?

I’m figuring this out in real time — and bringing you with me feels like the right next step. 💜

11/04/2025

When Angelica first came to our home, she was six months old and barely seven pounds. Feeding her was terrifying. She would vomit after almost every bottle, and every feeding ended with tears, laundry, and worry.

We tried everything — formula after formula, therapy after therapy — just praying something would help her eat and grow. For a long time, the joke among friends and family was that if you were going to hold Angelica, you better grab a burp cloth and keep her facing out… unless you wanted to wear your lunch. 🤢💜

There were so many specialist appointments in those early days — pediatricians, feeding therapists, GI specialists, genetics, and more. The appointments have slowed down over time, but our questions haven’t. Soon we’ll head to Boston Children’s, hoping for more answers about her 16p11.2 duplication and the challenges that come with it.

Even now, feeding is unpredictable. Some days she loves a food and wants seconds; other days she gives it five seconds and pushes it away. We celebrate the good days and breathe through the tough ones.

And then there are moments like this — a summer date with her oldest brother Owen, eating Ben & Jerry’s, laughing, and loving every bite. 🍦

She’s come such a long way from those sleepless nights and endless worries. We still have a long road ahead, but who can deny the power of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a whole lot of love? 💜

If you’ve ever faced feeding challenges or therapy hurdles with your child — I’d love to hear your story below. You’re not alone in this. 💜

10/30/2025

People say a lot of things when they find out you’re a foster family. Most of it comes from a good place… but sometimes it makes us laugh, cry, or both.

We’ve heard it all:
“You’re doing God’s work.”
“I don’t know how you do it.”
“I thought about fostering, but we’re not ready.”
“Don’t you get too attached?”
“Aren’t you afraid they’ll leave?”
and of course —
“How do you do it with so many kids?” (Answer: snacks. Lots of snacks.) 😅

Here’s the truth:
We’re not saints or superheroes. We’re parents who said yes — and kept saying yes, even when it was messy, exhausting, and scary. Love doesn’t make it easy… but it makes it worth it. 💜

We show up. We attach. We get our hearts broken. We do it anyway.
Because every child deserves someone who doesn’t walk away.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, here’s your sign: you don’t have to be ready — just willing. 💜

Which one of these phrases have you heard before… or maybe even said yourself? 👇

10/28/2025

Sibling connection is powerful. 💜

In foster care, siblings aren’t always able to stay together — sometimes it’s for safety, healing, or simply because there aren’t enough homes that can take more than one child.

From the start, we’ve always told DCF that we would say yes to siblings whenever possible. Because watching them connect, comfort, and grow together is something sacred.

It’s not always easy — trauma, age differences, and transitions can make it complicated — but moments like this remind us why keeping them together matters so much.

They’ve been through more than most adults, yet they find each other’s laughter first. 💜

10/25/2025

Foster Care Terms You Should Know

Foster care has its own language — and sometimes the words can feel confusing or even overwhelming.

We put together a few of the most common terms you’ll hear, and what they really mean. Because understanding the words helps us understand the people — the kids, the families, and the foster parents — living the stories behind them. 💜

Save this post if you’re thinking about fostering, adoption, or just want to learn how the system really works.
And if you ever have questions, our DMs are always open. 💜

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