Foster Care: A Meaningful Simple Sign

 

I never thought a simple sign could mean so much.

In the parking lot at work, in addition to handicapped parking spots, we also have ones also reserved for expectant moms. I have passed by these spots day after day for years. I love what they represent and the heart to serve the moms here at Focus on the Family

As my husband and I started our journey of foster care and adoption, this sign started to take on a new meaning. I joked a couple of times that I would love to park there when we became licensed. But in all seriousness, I really wanted to. In a lot of cases, getting licensed to be a foster parent doesn’t come with “showers” or parties. But it is something to be celebrated! So, I reached out to our Human Resources and Facilities teams and asked, “When we get licensed, can I park in one of the spots?” The response was an overwhelming “Yes!”

Today I was able to park in the spot. My car pulled up to the curb, with a sign in front announcing that I am an expectant mom. I cried. Yes, I cried again. I have cried over a twin bed and am now crying over a sign. But I wouldn’t change these tears for anything. I am honored to be stepping into this role, and I pray for the children that will come in into our hearts and home.

This is foster care.

This is love.

Wait No More, Facebook

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List of Basic Nutrients: No FOMO Ever!

Basics for good health, Lord willing.
This pretty much sums it up!

pc: Fear of Missing Out, Shaklee

WHY?

• Helps build and maintain strong bones
• Reduces the risk of osteoporosis later in life

HOW? 

• Dairy, of course
• On a dairy-free diet? Look to nuts, seeds, leafy greens, oysters, and peas

OsteoMatrix

WHY?

• Contributes to bone health; and keeps muscular and nervous systems in top shape
• Protective sunscreen can block the body's production of Vitamin D, making supplementation important

HOW? 

• Cheese, egg yolk and salmon -- but the amount you need to eat to meet your daily requirements is challenging
• Exposure to sunlight also produces Vitamin D, but wearing sunscreen can block its production in the body

Vita-D3 High Potency

WHY? 

• An antioxidant that contributes to a longer cell life in the body
• Important for those who are exposed to environmental or toxic pollution on a daily basis

HOW?

• Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables

Vitamin E Powerful Antioxidant

WHY? 

• Aids in red blood cell production
• Getting enough folic acid is important for women as a prenatal/postnatal vitamin to reduce the risk of birth defects

HOW?

• Green peas, lentils, and chick peas

Vitalizer: Includes 800 mcg of Folic Acid

via: Shaklee

S H A K L E E 

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Actress Brigitte Nielsen & List of Moms Over 50 Years Old

Happy Birthday, 
Brigitte Nielsen! 

The Danish actress (born 15 July 1963) and her hubby, Mattia Dessi, welcomed a baby girl in June 2018 and named her Frida. She was 54 at the time.  I do not need to delve into her long history of various lovers. That's water under the bridge.  Based on the little bit of update-info I read on her, I see a sober woman who wants to start anew.  I hope she does not blow the opportunity. I hope even more that God intervenes in her life.  And no, she is not too old to be a Mom.  At 54 y.o. she is almost 2 decades younger than the oldest mother who has ever conceived in modern history.

IG: realbrigittenielsen

In biblical history, there was a miraculous birth for an even older Mom; topped only two thousand years later by the truly phenomenal (virgin) birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Sarah, Abraham's wife, was 90 years old!!!!!!

written by the prophet Isaiah approx. 700 years before the birth of Christ

See the List of the 7 Oldest Mothers in the world  H E R E

Read the story on Brigitte Nielsen H E R E

Is She Too Old For a Baby?


Brigitte Nielsen, actress


Sarah, Abraham's Half-sister




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