It’s the most common thing people say to me about foster parenting. That it would be hard to give them back. That saying goodbye, letting them go, would be too hard.
I don’t know about too hard, but I know it’s not easy. If that makes sense.
I also know that if we didn’t do things because they might be hard, we’d never get married or be parents or let our kids get driver’s licenses.
I don’t know if there’s a good way to say goodbye. But I know there are bad ways.
I know that when a kid has lived in your home for almost a year, you shouldn’t have to say goodbye in a parking lot.
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July 14, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Oh my.
In a parking lot.
Praying for you. You loved him.
Yes, a bad way to say good-bye.
July 14, 2014 at 7:36 pm
Thanks, Pamela. The system is not always kind.
July 14, 2014 at 2:03 pm
hug to you 😦
July 14, 2014 at 7:37 pm
Thanks, Anne.
July 14, 2014 at 2:07 pm
I pray that God will lessen the pangs of sadness you feel and the times you wish you could have said more, done more, been there for him more. I’m thankful he got to be part of your lives. I’ll pray for you as you entrust him into God’s care. Yes, important things are hard. Sometimes impossible.
July 14, 2014 at 7:37 pm
Thank you Anne. I’m praying for his mom, too.
July 14, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Maybe it’s not goodbye, just goodbye for now. Paths can cross in the most unexpected ways. The older I get the more I realise those sad moments and experiences can creep up on you in the most unassuming of parking lots. I guess it’s the heart of it that counts x
July 14, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Mmm, you always add a new dimension of thoughtfulness. Thanks.
July 14, 2014 at 4:13 pm
Poignant. My heart aches for too many children who are far to accustomed to saying goodbye to often. Bless you for giving of yourself .beautiful.
July 14, 2014 at 7:39 pm
Thank you, Nancy.
July 14, 2014 at 9:56 pm
Sorry to hear that, Janelle – you’ve done so much to better his life and I’m sure he is going to miss your love.
July 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm
Thanks, Marilyn:)
July 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm
Thanks, Marilyn:)
July 16, 2014 at 3:14 am
He will always remember his time with you, even far into the future.
July 16, 2014 at 8:02 pm
I hope so, Beverley.
July 16, 2014 at 8:02 pm
I hope so, Beverley.
July 21, 2014 at 6:47 am
This is such a sad post. I can only hope that your foster kid, of whom I enjoyed reading about, has gone home back to a vastly improved situation. I am sure he will always hold a special place in his heart for you and your family.
July 30, 2014 at 11:46 am
We’ll be praying for him. Nice to hear from you, Holly.
July 27, 2014 at 5:00 am
I just got to this today J. Hope the pain is easing a bit. Am praying for the boy and his new situation too. The year with you was for a reason, both for you and for him. Hugs.
July 30, 2014 at 11:47 am
It’s all for a reason, isn’t it. Thank you for your prayers, Audrey.