Four weeks ago today my husband & I drove north, beyond our neighborhood, our side of the tracks and our comfort zone at large.
Four weeks ago today we were plunged into Fosterhood as soon as we walked through the doors of the children's shelter, & announced ourselves as foster parents.
Four weeks ago today, we became parents at the stoke of a pen.
Four weeks ago today, we ate the first of many pizzas from "Zizis."
Four weeks ago today, we put together the first of many Lego sets.
Four weeks ago today, G made an emergency run to Walgreens for Batman toothbrushes.
Four weeks ago today, I lay awake listening to sticky coughs & wondered how I would ever sleep through the night again (hint: exhaustion).
Four weeks ago today, we prayed that we could somehow let these sweet boys know that they are valuable, wanted and loved.
Tonight, I pray that same prayer, with added pleas for an extra serving of wisdom & an extra bucket of patience.
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