Hi, my name is Jennifer.  I'm NOT a blogger.  I have NO idea what I'm doing.  I'm not really publishing this blog for an audience.  And, there's nothing fancy or extraordinary about me.  I'm a wife, a mother to three wonderful children whom I homeschool, and most importantly a Christ-follower. 

Since high school, I've felt God's calling to someday adopt.  After college, my husband and I got married, and have since had 3 children.  While I feel incredibly blessed with our family, God has given me a deep desire for a large family.  We have spent over half of our marriage struggling with infertility.

After praying about it, my husband and I have decided to venture into the world of foster care.  Before having children, I worked as a Social Worker, so I'm familiar with the workings of the county.  Although not thrilled with having to work so closely with a government agency, we have felt God's calling to foster and/or adopt.

We have done the interviews, submitted and passed the background check, taken the trainings, and prepared our children as much as possible.  We have one final step, which is scheduled for next week - the home safety inspection.

This week, I have been attempting to clear out clutter from our house.  I've been trying to think of all the items a foster care child will need or want. We are working toward moving our girls (age 8 and 2) into a shared bedroom to make room for foster children.  My head is spinning, and I'm feeling completely inadequate.  I trust that God will equip me and our family for this journey.  I know He will not leave me to handle this alone.  Through all the joys and sorrows to come, I will continue to live this life for Him.