tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967390252843641798.post4519795219778285181..comments2023-10-26T07:29:59.225-07:00Comments on One Thrifty Chick: My Grim Reality........Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365652655424435898noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967390252843641798.post-56201311882218965442012-01-19T19:44:15.537-08:002012-01-19T19:44:15.537-08:00Wow, I don't believe it's a coincidence th...Wow, I don't believe it's a coincidence that I came across your blog tonight. I, too, have been in this very same situation with my niece. She came to live with us when she was 18 months and lived with my husband and I for one year. Social services placed her back with her mother after her mother completed 30 days of drug treatment. <br /><br />The first 6 months after my niece left were very difficult. There was a void - physically and emotionally. I'm encouraged by my faith that God has a plan for her life, and how awesome it was to be part of His plan! She could've lived with another family member or ended up in a foster home. I don't understand why she's not still living with us, but I find comfort in knowing that God sees the bigger picture and has something in store for my niece and our family. I can remember the day she left us like it was yesterday. There was a lot of pain afterward. But as the days passed, it was easier to find joy again and feel gratitude for being given the opportunity to trust and obey God and to love, embrace and provide for my niece. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. <br /><br />Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." <br /><br />Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611307910080121331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967390252843641798.post-3573868155433718412012-01-07T23:05:39.616-08:002012-01-07T23:05:39.616-08:00I stumbled across your blog tonight and after read...I stumbled across your blog tonight and after reading this post I just had to reassure you that EVERY feeling that you are experiencing is SO normal. We were a foster family for 8.5 years, with about 30 kids coming and going from our home. MANY of those kids took a huge chunk of my heart with them when they left. To this day I think and worry about each one and wish that they could still be here with us! <br /><br />Just like you, most of the time I've been the strong one...not wanting to burden my family (hubby, biological daughter and adopted daughter) with my grief when they were grieving the loss themselves.<br /><br />I will share that the pain of the loss does dull over time but it does change you forever...you will never take for granted what you are blessed with each moment.MyLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129596870030033711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967390252843641798.post-43088324731010279362011-12-23T17:42:16.043-08:002011-12-23T17:42:16.043-08:00Wow, what a tough situation. Not sure how I would ...Wow, what a tough situation. Not sure how I would handle it, but at least you know you gave these children a good home and let them know they were loved while they were with you. I'm sure they have a special place in their hearts for you as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967390252843641798.post-73957841199528409832011-12-19T16:05:30.123-08:002011-12-19T16:05:30.123-08:00I don't know how to support you other than to ...I don't know how to support you other than to tell you that your heart will heal. Nothing will replace the boys but it will get easier. You are mom to be admired. I enjoy your blog and I hope you have a great christmas. One mom to another, much love and snot-free hugs...Caycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273340185481312775noreply@blogger.com