Wednesday 27 July 2011

I've been approved as a foster carer!

Remember that thing I said a few weeks ago about waiting for something non writing related? Well, it happened yesterday. Myself and my husband have finally been approved as foster carers. We first applied in June 2010.

The great thing is, I can tell everyone now! I was afraid to tell people before, in case I jinxed things and made it less likely to happen. Our social worker was certain we would get approved, but I wanted to wait just in case.

We're getting our first placement on Friday of a three year old girl.  I'm so nervous, but really excited.We'll only have her for a week, so it will ease us in gently. Our friends have given us a pram and a playpen, and I've bought some essentials like baby shampoo, wipes and other things like that.

I'm not sure quite how this is going to work alongside my writing, but watch this space!
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17 comments:

  1. Heather27 July 2011 at 19:40

    congratulations!!! That is awesome!!!! What good thing for the little girl even if it is only a week.

    Heather

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  2. Lisa J Yarde27 July 2011 at 20:18

    This is wonderful news and I wish you well with the process. This is an exciting time and this little girl will be lucky. I've also been registered with a adoption few agencies since the beginning of this year. Seems like the process is lengthy outside the US too.

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  3. Emily R. King27 July 2011 at 20:33

    Congrats! Have fun with the little girl. It sounds like a great opportunity. How wonderful for you and your hubby to do it!

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  4. Krista McLaughlin27 July 2011 at 20:34

    My parents are foster parents and I think it was one of the greatest choices they made. I love my little brother and sister that were adopted from foster care. Aly's mother abandoned her at fifteen months and Hunter's mom was a drug addict, causing him to be born drug addicted. You wouldn't know it by looking at them today. They are the happiest children because they have parents to love and care for them. Hope it goes well for you!

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  5. Christie Koester27 July 2011 at 20:50

    Wow! What a wonderful thing to do!!! Happy for you!

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  6. Emy Shin27 July 2011 at 21:28

    Congratulations! It's such a wonderful thing you both are doing. I hope things will go splendidly for you!

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  7. julie fedderson27 July 2011 at 22:02

    That is really wonderful. Fostering will be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding things you ever do. Kudos to you for reaching out to kids in need.

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  8. Unknown27 July 2011 at 22:55

    Hey, congratulations! That sounds like both an adventure and a great responsibility (with potential writing inspiration)!

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  9. L. Diane Wolfe27 July 2011 at 23:05

    Congrats! We were foster parents for four years. It's an adventure all right. Just be prepared - we had a teenager 'for one week only' for eight months!

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  10. Stacy Gail27 July 2011 at 23:18

    Congratulations! This is such a wonderful thing for you and your husband to do. Good luck! *hugs*

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  11. Anonymous28 July 2011 at 04:06

    I'm in awe. This will change your life, and your writing can only become richer. We're rooting for you!

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  12. Juliana L. Brandt28 July 2011 at 04:18

    It's really interesting reading this post and looking at the one before it. It seems there is light in the world and a reason for life. You're doing an amazing thing!

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  13. Alleged Author28 July 2011 at 04:22

    I bet you will be phenomenal! Cannot imagine a better person. :)

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  14. Caitlin Vincent28 July 2011 at 05:46

    How exciting!! The couple I nanny for just adopted a three-month old little girl. Its wonderful when couples are willing and able to open their lives to children who need someone to love them. Have fun with her :)

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  15. Jess28 July 2011 at 06:16

    That is wonderful news! Congratulations to all three of you! :)

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  16. Jen Conroy28 July 2011 at 11:24

    Oh my goodness! That is amazing! Both that news and you and your partner. Congratulations, well done and best of luck!!!

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  17. Alicia Gregoire28 July 2011 at 12:28

    Congrats!

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