Our foster baby Zeb, who was with us since 10-27-15, just left with his new family. We are very happy for him and the new family, but we are sad to say good bye to our little friend.
It was an incredible experience to care for him so long and watch him and grow and change right before our very eyes. It was an honor and privilege to be his first family and to help prepare him for his forever family.
As someone wise once said, "Don't cry because it is over, be happy because it happened." I will try to remember that in the next few days as I miss holding and playing with adorable Zebbie.
This is what foster care means- you open your heart and home in a way that sticks with you forever even if the child only stays with you temporarily.
It does make me think about those who are caring for Ryan at the orphanage. Even though they are probably thrilled to know he has a family trying to get to him, I am sure it will be hard to say good bye when the time comes. I am grateful for the care and love they have given that little boy over his first 5 years of life.
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