What foster care really looks like isn’t always seen from the outside. It’s not just about opening your home—it’s about opening your whole life. From unexpected phone calls to sleepless nights and courtrooms to bedtime stories, foster care holds both deep heartbreak and immeasurable hope. This post is a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes realities many…
Lullabies, Prayers, and Midnight Tears
Welcome to my reflections from the floor beside the crib including lullabies, prayers, and midnight tears. Waking up to screams for “Mom” in the middle of the night has become a rhythm I didn’t expect—not the way it pulls at my heartstrings. I wonder what woke him. Was it fear? Sadness? Confusion? The need for…
Baby and Toddler Essentials Making a Big Difference in Our Days
There are so many products out there for babies and toddlers, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options. It’s also easy to have many different versions of something before finding the right one for your family. I’m not an expert or minimalist—but I am a full-time working single foster mom of two…
Hopes & Prayers for the Children Who Enter My Home
Not every child who enters my home will stay. But every child who enters is prayed for, loved deeply, and held close in my heart—even before I know them. Even if only for a season. Prayers matter. Prayers for children matter. Foster care is full of unknowns. I don’t get to choose how long they…
Dear Tired Mama: This Season Won’t Last Forever
Encouragement for the Overwhelmed and Tired Mama of Littles Dear tired mama, this is for you, but I’m also writing it for myself. I work full time. After teaching over one hundred kids all day, I come home to two sweet, busy little boys under two — and a list of things I’d love to…