Our lives have changed

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psreit
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Our lives have changed

Post by psreit » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:45 pm

I just wanted to share that I got word today that our precious little foster daughter is not coming back. She was on a visit with her mother and she decided to keep her. She's over 15 months and we had her since birth. So, we would appreciate prayer. Although we were preparing for this, there will be emotional times for a while. The Lord has already been filling my time and mind with other things. I have to focus on the positive. Angie is going to really benefit from my free time. I have to change gears with her schooling now. I knew the baby would not be staying. So, now that we have entered a new chapter in our lives, I am getting excited about doing things we couldn't do while being foster parents. I am so thankful for God's grace and peace in this situation. I can only trust Him for special days ahead.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. III John 4
Pam
dh 33 yrs
ds29 church planter in MA
dd27 SAH mom
dd26
dd 12
3 dgs(5,2, & born 6/15) & 2 dgd(3 & born 2/15)

Molly
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Location: South Island, New Zealand

Re: Our lives have changed

Post by Molly » Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:03 pm

I will be praying for you all that this adjustment will not be too distressing for you all.
Michelle, Mum homeschooling four beauties in NZ
DD1 (13): Rev2Rev, DITHR
DD2 (11): CTC, DITHR
DS1 (8): BHFHG
DS2 (4): LHTH

MelInKansas
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by MelInKansas » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:01 pm

It sounds like her return was very sudden, I am saying a prayer for your adjustment and your hearts. Bless you for giving of yourselves for those who need to see God's love.
Melissa
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
His mercies never come to an end"

DD12 - Rev to Rev + DITHOR 6/7/8
DD10 - CTC + DITHOR 2/3
DD7 - Bigger + ERs
DS5 - LHFHG
DD2 - ABC123
2 babies in heaven

Heather4Him
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by Heather4Him » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:36 pm

((((hugs)))) Praying for you during this transition time. I'm sure you were such a blessing to that little girl for the 15 months you had her. :)
Praying also for the baby and her mom, that they would know Jesus and come to Him in the true faith. :)
Love in Christ,
Heather (WI)
~~~~~
16yog girl
DITHOR/CTC/RTR/Rev2Rev/MTMM

tnahid
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Location: Texas

Re: Our lives have changed

Post by tnahid » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:50 pm

May the Lord comfort you tonight...so moving to read this. You are a special woman and all that you sowed into that precious child will not be in vain. Bless you so much for your service to our Father in caring for his little ones.
Tina
ds 11 -- DITHOR 4/5 and other curriculum
ds 9 -- Preparing and DITHOR
dd 5 -- 1st grade variety of curriculum
Wife of a loving DH 12 years
starting our 4th year of home education, 3rd year of HOD and DITHOR, so blessed...what a journey!

MommaK5
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by MommaK5 » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:59 pm

I am praying that the Lord will give you and your family an extra measure of grace as you work through this time of change.
Blessings to you!
Kathy
In Christ,
Kathy
Blessed wife of Bob for 28yrs.
Grown children ds27, dd25, ds23
dd9 BHFHG
dd7 BLHFHG
Beautiful gd 1.5!

psreit
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by psreit » Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:13 pm

Thank you for all the loving encouragement. It was a sudden thing. A week ago we had a feeling it could happen, but we were left dangling until today. What makes it so hard is that when her mom and grandma took her, she was screaming for me. When she was put in their car, she had tears running down her cheeks. That is what has been difficult for me. I was preparing for the time she'd have to leave us, but had no idea it would end this way.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. III John 4
Pam
dh 33 yrs
ds29 church planter in MA
dd27 SAH mom
dd26
dd 12
3 dgs(5,2, & born 6/15) & 2 dgd(3 & born 2/15)

Homeschooling6
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by Homeschooling6 » Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:22 pm

(((hugs))) will pray for your family.
Linda
ds16~WG and now WH
dd.15~RtR, MTMM, and now WG
ds.14~ PH, CTC, and now MtMM
ds.13~ PH, CTC, and now Rev2Rev
ds.11 ~Bigger, and now CtC
ds.10 ~ Preparing



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countrymom
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by countrymom » Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:34 am

Praying for your family as you adjust. I know it must be hard.
Countrymom
Wife to J
Big J - LHFHG, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, R2R, Rev to Rev, Modern Missions, beginning parts of World Geography
Little J - LHTH, LHFHG, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, working in CTC

KristinBeth

Re: Our lives have changed

Post by KristinBeth » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:19 pm

That sounds like a truly heartbreaking experience - my heart goes out to you. Praying that you'll find comfort, and rest in the Lord to take care of you and your sweet foster daughter. ((hugs))

spidermansmum
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by spidermansmum » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:20 pm

[[hugs]]
- Delighted to have used LHTH,LHFHG and Beyond, Bigger , Preparing and DITHOR
currently Using
LHTH slowly with my 2 year old
Starting Bigger with my 8 y/o About to add on DITHOR
Finishing Preparing with my 12year with ASD/LD

my3sons
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by my3sons » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:47 pm

I have prayed for you Pam - that will be a change for sure. May the Lord be by your side guiding you through this, may He be with the birth mom and little babe, and may He be with Angie as well. I pray that this will be a special time for you and Angie, as you'd mentioned. I do think this could be a time of new beginnings, which can be sad and happy at the same time, Lord willing. I will be thinking of you.

In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie

psreit
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by psreit » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:20 pm

Thank you for all the prayers.
Yes, Julie. These are new beginnings. As much as I enjoyed the 15 months of caring for our foster daughter, I feel like a new chapter has started in our lives. I believe God had us ready for this. Even Angie is doing great. We already have some exciting plans for the rest of the school year. :D I think she is enjoying having all the attention. :wink: Looking forward to wonderful things ahead. :D
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. III John 4
Pam
dh 33 yrs
ds29 church planter in MA
dd27 SAH mom
dd26
dd 12
3 dgs(5,2, & born 6/15) & 2 dgd(3 & born 2/15)

psreit
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by psreit » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:20 pm

Sorry double post
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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. III John 4
Pam
dh 33 yrs
ds29 church planter in MA
dd27 SAH mom
dd26
dd 12
3 dgs(5,2, & born 6/15) & 2 dgd(3 & born 2/15)

moedertje
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Re: Our lives have changed

Post by moedertje » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:38 pm

I just noticed your post and my prayers go up to you. Blessings to you and your family and may the Lord comfort you during this time. I also pray for the baby that the Mom will take good care of her.
Blessings to you.
Raising Arrows; Psalms 127:4
ds17, Class of 2020, now at IHOPU
ds 15, WH
dd 13, MTMM
In year 1 of homeschooling it all started with LHTH for us.

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