The waiting season in foster care changes more than just a home — it changes the atmosphere inside it. This lighthearted post uses imaginary pet diary entries to reflect the very real emotions, uncertainty, and hope many foster families experience while waiting for a placement call.
Graduation day brings a mix of pride, joy, and heartbreak for many parents. As my daughter prepares to graduate high school and head to college, I’m learning that loving our children sometimes means letting them grow — even when our hearts want to hold on a little longer.
After 11 weeks, multiple mailing issues, and a whole lot of waiting, we finally received our foster care approval letter. Here’s what it felt like to finally see proof that this journey was real.
Foster Care 101 is a down-to-earth mini-series where I share honest conversations, simple explanations, and real-life insight into the foster care journey — without the cold, overwhelming textbook feel. Whether you’re simply curious about foster care or seriously considering becoming a foster parent yourself, this series is here to help educate, encourage, and remind you that you’re not alone in figuring it all out.
Thinking about becoming a foster parent but have no idea where to start? In this Foster Care 101 post, I’m sharing the real-life beginning of our foster care journey — from choosing an agency and drowning in paperwork to home visits, clearances, classes, and the emotional ups and downs of the licensing process. Honest, simple, and down-to-earth insight from someone currently learning through it too.
The older I get, the less I care about having a “perfect” home… and the more I just want a home that feels peaceful. Growing up in loud fixer-uppers made me realize I’m not chasing perfection at all — I’m chasing comfort, calmness, and a home that feels safe for the people inside it. Maybe that’s why I love cozy farmhouse colors so much 😅
One Hard Season Doesn’t Define Your Life” feels stronger because it captures the deeper message of the post — not just having a bad week, but the way difficult seasons can distort how we see ourselves and our lives. The post explores comparison, hidden struggles, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to appear “put together,” while ultimately reminding readers that hard moments are temporary and don’t define their worth or future.
At some point, feeding the animals turned into a group guessing game 😅 Between busy schedules, everyday chaos, and trying to remember literally everything, I finally made a cozy little tracker to help keep animal care routines simple and organized.
Becoming a foster parent has already changed me — even before a child walks through our door. This is the emotional side of waiting for a foster placement and already feeling protective over a child I haven’t even met yet.
Before the farmhouse decor, sage green paint, and endless DIY projects… I think I was really just searching for peace. Growing up in fixer uppers and chaotic homes changed the way I see comfort, stability, and what “home” is supposed to feel like.
