tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18436046.post3618943009003478071..comments2024-02-15T11:55:02.998-08:00Comments on Why Homeschool: Homeschooling and Foster Care - Part 2Henry Catehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03097237237859928969noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18436046.post-11282468885836481772011-05-31T08:48:35.011-07:002011-05-31T08:48:35.011-07:00omg the lice...after one continuous round, I swore...omg the lice...after one continuous round, I swore I would only accept kids with shaved heads...we don't have ANY carpet, all mattresses and pillows are covered in plastic, we got new bedding for everyone, spent a fortune on shampoos and sprays...and then to get the nasty-grams from the schools with 'helpful' advice about not sharing combs or hats...<br /><br />We also had a 2yo with leukemia, another 2yo coming down off a meth high, the little girl picked up by Border Patrol who spoke a language that was a mix of Spanish, German, and words her sect had made up, and so on, and so on. Pro and Con: With foster care, you never get to feel like you know what you are doing for very long. And you are absolutely right that it is a great way to raise your 'permanent' kids to be stronger, more capable - and more flexible - adults.Three Turtles and Their Pet Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097199417023865939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18436046.post-48073980116269304712011-05-31T08:30:39.140-07:002011-05-31T08:30:39.140-07:00Funny - I thought we were rare to raise a family, ...Funny - I thought we were rare to raise a family, homeschool, & do foster care...but it seems we have lots of company! I agree,the need for boundaries with foster care while homeschooling, but I also found fostering is easier when kids are home based, & faith instructed, etc. For us, it has been the best lesson about real life, God's heart, & what it means to live a life of service & compassion in kids! Wouldn't trade these past eight years for anything! Thanks for another great post!<br />Jen<br />http://richfaithrising.blogspot.com/<br />..because Life IS a Poem!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358082469481452041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18436046.post-36469345747741436372011-05-31T06:53:16.190-07:002011-05-31T06:53:16.190-07:00My husband and I were foster parents,for 3 years u...My husband and I were foster parents,for 3 years until about 7 years ago. I have total understanding of what you are describing. As challenging as it was the reward was just as wonderful. We ended adopting one of our babies, our Boo. The journey to get her was both heart wrenching and heart warming! <br /><br />We loved every minute that we had the kids. We loved the kids as if they were our own the minute we knew they were going to be placed in our home. To this day I pray for those children. I still love them as if they were mine. <br /><br />My pray is no matter where they end up in this life, they can look back and someone loved me unconditionally. They may not remember who we were but I pray they remember the love they were given. When this life is over and I stand before my Savoir, I will see those children and they will remember me and they will know my love was real.<br /><br />I guess you can say moved on from babies to teenagers. We now host exchange students from around the world. Not quite as challenging when it comes to the kids past, but comes with its one set of tests (the pun is intended.) Building the relationship is different as we talk for quite some time. But still uncertain when they arrive. The reward is huge to see them enjoy and learn about our life and our county!Croppermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381536436462503436noreply@blogger.com