tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post8648344931771099640..comments2024-03-29T12:02:27.098+00:00Comments on Suddenly Mummy: The Worst DayRebecca Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-48743444022259677192014-11-07T20:36:18.892+00:002014-11-07T20:36:18.892+00:00I definitely thought goodbyes would be the worst p...I definitely thought goodbyes would be the worst part, and they are hard, but yes, in some ways beginnings are more challenging! Do please call back and tell me about your journey if you do decide to go into fostering :-)Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-46115263515186722302014-11-07T18:58:15.440+00:002014-11-07T18:58:15.440+00:00Thank you, Suddenly Mummy. I'm reading this as...Thank you, Suddenly Mummy. I'm reading this as an adopter, and wannabe foster carer. This confirmed my own fears and trepidations about fostering. Goodbye's are predictable, but it's hard to prepare for the unknown. A lovely post, thank you for sharing. FaerieLilyhttp://thelilyofthevalleydoesntknow.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-10947352434840742272014-11-07T15:57:06.706+00:002014-11-07T15:57:06.706+00:00Thank you - although I really am just a very ordin...Thank you - although I really am just a very ordinary person!Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-47200548879939035292014-11-07T15:56:11.984+00:002014-11-07T15:56:11.984+00:00It's staggering what some of our little ones h...It's staggering what some of our little ones have had to go through. We can't change their past, sadly, but we can do something towards helping to pick up the pieces I hope. We are giving ourselves a little TLC next week with a few days away :-)Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-81985155347143756442014-11-07T15:54:27.410+00:002014-11-07T15:54:27.410+00:00Thank you :-)Thank you :-)Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-78547164837636534392014-11-07T15:54:13.550+00:002014-11-07T15:54:13.550+00:00They are difficult emotions, but really I'm th...They are difficult emotions, but really I'm thrilled to have been part of the start of a new family. I always tell myself that when I see the adopters' faces it will all be worth it, and it is!Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-16963501483307063272014-11-07T15:24:49.654+00:002014-11-07T15:24:49.654+00:00A lovely post - thank you for sharing. The insight...A lovely post - thank you for sharing. The insight into foster caring is incredible.<br />I know I couldn't do it - you do an amazing job!<br />xJames D Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166667935856569499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-71267623520816857642014-11-07T11:56:19.083+00:002014-11-07T11:56:19.083+00:00I'm catching up with WASO again after a while,...I'm catching up with WASO again after a while, and reading this really made me feel tearful - and i'm not sure if in a good or bad way. I could really feel the emotion pouring out of the page. It also reminds me what a lot these little ones have to go through to find permanence and how well they cope. I feel very grateful that the world has people like you in it to care for these little souls. You do a great job - and I hope you are taking care of yourself xLauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-73433719799950794482014-11-07T11:14:45.484+00:002014-11-07T11:14:45.484+00:00A beautiful post xA beautiful post xSezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824952009585711445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-20994679796283145132014-11-07T10:07:50.439+00:002014-11-07T10:07:50.439+00:00Gorgeous and really emotional for me. Such a time ...Gorgeous and really emotional for me. Such a time full of mixed emotions and how hard you have to work whilst dealing with them. You are a Star and although BG is no longer with you I'm sure a little piece of heart will always be for you and all the wonderful snuggles and cuddles you gave her.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing on #WASOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561624089930362726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-48410445705539344132014-11-07T09:59:23.944+00:002014-11-07T09:59:23.944+00:00Thank you x :-)Thank you x :-)Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-5605637813366809912014-11-07T09:59:10.594+00:002014-11-07T09:59:10.594+00:00Those tears creep up on you don't they! I don&...Those tears creep up on you don't they! I don't think I really understood just how emotionally challenging the whole journey would be to be honest.Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-62627156542631978692014-11-07T09:58:01.991+00:002014-11-07T09:58:01.991+00:00Thank you - and do call back and update me about y...Thank you - and do call back and update me about your progress as you pursue your dream!Rebecca Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323122949121536943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-37572264775605574262014-11-06T22:15:08.609+00:002014-11-06T22:15:08.609+00:00Thank you so much for writing so beautifully about...Thank you so much for writing so beautifully about your experiences. I found your blog a few days ago and am steadily working my way through the years and sapping up all the experience, joy and challenges. As a wannabe foster carer and adopter it is invaluable to hear the reality of life. Thank you for sharing, and for inspiring me. I am feeling remotivated to keep the dream alive since reading your journey. Thank you. I hope you get some time to rest and refresh after the unsettled week xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-59310293877425207172014-11-06T18:30:33.079+00:002014-11-06T18:30:33.079+00:00Beautifully written - thank you for sharing. XBeautifully written - thank you for sharing. XFinnybobblenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031616750644178863.post-54529034789253716172014-11-06T13:37:16.291+00:002014-11-06T13:37:16.291+00:00Agree completely - introductions week is so exhaus...Agree completely - introductions week is so exhausting for everyone (in our case it was made a little worse by the fact that the adoptive parents were not really engaged with the process), by half way through we just wanted it to be over. We didn't cry on handover day but did when packing away the cot and blackout blind. A year later (we had an older child in between) we've settled a new baby into "his" cot, she's playing with "his" toys and sitting in "his" high chair. It's brought back many memories and yes we've shed a few tears again. Fostering is an emotional journey xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520496269318918677noreply@blogger.com