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CARTOON3

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3/21/13 3:43 P

Where I live foster children have to have their own bed.

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DUBLINROSE

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3/21/13 11:05 A

I would love to be a foster parent but here the guidelines are that the foster child must have their own room and we don't so that is us out. I really admire anyone who does it.

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EARVIN1980

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3/19/13 10:08 P

I respect people who foster and foster right. I lived in 6 foster families as a child. I was thankful to find my mom when I was 15 in one of my foster moms. I am 32 years old and I still call her and still call her mom and she considers my daughter her grandchild. If you are a good foster parent, you will be rewarded with a loving and grateful child. I am so thankful I was put in foster care just because if I wasn't, I wouldn't have my mom.

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JIMSQUEEN

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3/16/13 7:56 P

My DH and I were told we were unable to conceive (but we believe God is bigger than that) and in the meantime, we chose to foster. We've been fostering for 6 1/2 years.

Karla

""You are not defiled by what you eat; you are defiled by what you say and do!...Food doesn't come in contact with your heart, but only passes through the stomach and then comes out again." And then he added, "it is the thought-life that defiles you. For from within, out of a person's heart..." Mark 7:15,19-21a

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TREYSONG

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3/9/13 2:39 P

I have been fostering for approximately three years. It can be challenging but i love helping. Just knowing that the children have security, being food , shelter and happy. Is enough for me. I know the joy of taking care of other. God Bless you.

MASHAMOO

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2/24/13 1:53 A

My foster brother is the success story of the family.

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CARTOON3

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2/22/13 12:05 P

I thank them also because sometimes it can be very hard emotionally for all involved.

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JADOMB

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2/22/13 12:02 P

That is a noble act and I thank all the good foster and adopting parents that have so much energy and love for ALL children.

I question, therefore I think; I think, therefore I am; ........ I think?

Life is tough, but it is tougher if you are stupid. ;-) John Wayne

We can always find reasons to quit or not do what is needed to maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle. The trick is to fight this tendency. NOW SHUT UP AND SWEAT.

TODAY: It's as good as any day, and better than tomorrow.

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CARTOON3

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2/21/13 4:34 P

Hello, I am a foster and adoptive mom I have had about 60 children come through my home and I have adopted 4 children which gives me a total of 10 children.You are so right it is rewarding and can be very tiring. I like the younger children.

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JENNAYSAYHAY

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2/18/13 10:39 A

Just wanted to say thanks and that it's awesome that you are a Foster Parent!

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart. Colossians 3:23

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TREYSONG

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2/16/13 8:46 A

I have been a foster parent for three years. I have found this to be rewarding and tiring. I have young adult that are out on their own. I feel I have room in my home and in my heart to help.

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