The one teen who has been with us for over a year has truly stolen my heart. Watching her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. When she first came into our lives, she was quiet, shy, and carried so much worry on her shoulders. You could see in her eyes that she was always bracing for the worst, unsure of her place in the world.

The things we do to fight for these foster kiddos… This week has been one of the hardest yet—a true roller coaster of emotions. Between visits from DCS and RCs, and the constant fear that we could lose the kids in an instant, it’s been overwhelming.

Foster care is not for the weak. It's a journey full of highs and lows — some days you're flying, and other days you feel like you’re barely holding on.