Thread: A family matter.

Congrats,you will change their lives for the better!! And hey look you dont have to change any diapers!!

Originally Posted by Birnando

Today, I received a life changing call.
My wife and I have been trying to have kids for a long time, but sadly, that is not possible.
As a result of that, we started looking at alternatives.
We finally decided to look into being certified as a foster home.
Last fall we enlisted to a course to be just that.

It was a very interesting and eye-opening experience. I had never thought about how many kids there are out there who suffers in bad homes and faces lots of challenges in their everyday life.
We have been eagerly awaiting any news, and today it finally came
It seems that our family of 2 just doubled!
We have been given the great responsibility and honor to be the new family for 2 siblings. Ages 5 and 8. A boy and a girl!
They are gonna be with us until they are adults, as ruled by the courts.
This is indeed a humbling and joyous day!

Anyways, I just had to tell you guys about it

My job as a cop leads me to these type of children all the time. You are correct there are just so many out there that have alcoholic and drug addict parents that neglect or abuse their children. It is good to see when people step up to help out these children. Without people like you these kids do not stand a chance and will end up going down the same path as their parents and just keep repeating the never ending cycle.

Congratulations! I am so very happy for your new family members and I'm sure they will grow up to be lovely adults!

Congratulations! It's great to see people opening up their hearts and homes to children. Best of luck for y'all..

Birnando....Congratulations to you!

My wife and I have adopted 3 Tongan kids, and they are
the joy of our life together!

You made the right decision, both for you and for the
kids. It may not always be an easy journey, but I
promise you that, in the end, there will be no regrets!

Good on 'ya mate! Good luck!

Paul

Dear Birnando,
I was incredibly touched reading your post. Congratulations my friend. When life closes one door, it always keeps another one open. It is up to us to find it. You and your wife seemed to have found it .

I wish you and your new and improved family the best that life has to offer.

I wish you all the happiness in the world! What you are doing is a very good thing.


Take Care,
Richard

much congratulations and gratitude are due your way.. you now have a fully rounded family and have done a wonderful thing by helping these siblings stay together.. it's all too often that families are broken up further than they have to.. you've done a good thing.. remember to keep it up.. you've taken on a lifelong duty.. do it well and with pride..

as a childcare provider of 5.. if you need advice on anything.. please send me a pm.

God's speed to all. Congratulations to you and your wife.....your action speaks to your good souls, bless you.

Thank you all for your kind words and support!
That was very much appreciated

I read the thread to my wife, who is on a trip to Beijing this week, and she shed a tear and told me to express her gratitude as well!
Thank you!