Fostering Love

My mom called me today to ask for my assistance. She needed to fill out a referral application for my sister and brother-in-law so that they can become foster parents. If you have followed my blog you know that my sister and her husband have been trying for years to have a baby of their own, only to be heartbroken. They buried three baby boys within a ninth month period. She went to the doctor last week and he told them that they could undergo in-vitro fertilization again and the doctor believes that she will be able to carry one fetus to full term. Until they are able to go through the treatment again they will be foster parents.

The child(ren) that may be placed with them will be very lucky to say the least. They both have so much love to give. I worry some times that they will be devastated if they become attached only to lose another child. Most of the children in foster care have been abused or neglected by their birth parents. I admire them for opening their home to a child who may have severe issues. They are currently taking classes to teach them the proper way to handle these issues. What is amazing to me is that anyone can have a child and not required to take classes. To help other people’s neglected children you must take these classes and be investigated. Not that they care to do either. They simply wish to share their life, laughter and love with a special little girl or boy. I know that any child that will share this life will be the blessed child ever!!