Feedback Request: Have you ever thought about Fostering a child?

I woke up this morning, with thoughts of children in Foster care. I tried to imagine what it would be like to be uprooted from my home, and transferred into the care of another family. And what sort of beliefs would I make up about that experience?

There are children sleeping in hotels right now because they have nowhere to place them! I find that quite fascinating, considering that it really wouldn't be too hard to offer a bed. I've wanted to participate in the 'Foster to reunite' program for quite sometime, and have found that as a new Mom, I've been consumed with discovering just exactly what it means to be a Mother. I have many solid, justifiable reasons as to 'why' I can't participate in this program. However; I always come back to this passionate desire to provide a loving space for some of these children to land, while they are in transition. I know that if it were me, I would want a space like that to go to.

I feel energized, and buzzing with this passion. It is like I woke up this morning, and it had been downloaded into my consciousness, because I can't seem to stop thinking about it. I am a believer that spirit will lead the way, and it comes down to... do I have the courage to follow they direction spirit is pointing? If this is truly meant to be, then I shall be lead and shown the way. Of course, I must be the one to do the footwork and take action. With solid intention and a little action, anything is possible.

http://fostercarealberta.ca/

I would love to hear from other Foster parents out there. I have been researching this for several years and would love to hear from you!