Well we had grand plans of getting a newsletter out to all of our family and friends, updating everyone on the events of 2006. It seems that time just keeps getting away from us so here's a quick update for those of you who may not be caught up with the whirlwind known as our lives.
We are still living in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. As I write this, there is roughly a foot of new snow on the ground. One of the major reasons our lives are such whirlwind is that we have so many kids. No, Brenda did not give birth to any children! God has blessed us with kids in a different way. Soon after moving to Idaho we learned that we are "infertile." Although I believe that God may still choose to bless us with biological children, He has different plans for us right now. At the start of 2006 we became licensed foster parents, with plans of eventually adopting through the foster system. We have provided mostly short-term care for kids from 3-15 years of age. On October 18, a precious 3 month old girl was placed in our home. Thus the pictures of the cute little baby on our page. She has been such a blessing to us and a good introduction to full-time parenthood. Although we do not foresee us adopting her, we truly enjoy having her for now.
Most of the kids whom we care for come and go to our house at will. Miles & I both volunteer with the high school ministry at our church. WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BLESSING!! I lead a small group of h.s. girls on Thursday nights, and together Miles & I lead a co-ed bible study on Monday nights. We have teens at our house just about every day. I can't tell you how many times I've received a phone call saying, "I'm sitting in your living room. Where are you?" Unfortunately they know how to get into our house even if we're not home! We even had one girl living with us for 3 months while her mom was working out of state temporarily. I want to say that I feel like I'm just "one of the girls" when I hang out with them, until I remember we're old enough to be their parents. Well, Miles more than me since he turned 40 this year!!
On top of that, our lives are full of trying to build up our respective businesses. Miles was laid off by Yahoo in February of this year and has been pursuing his photography business. I became a professionally licensed counselor and opened a private practice. I only see clients part-time so I can devote more time to the teens and foster kids.
Well, I think that is most of the highlights. Sorry we didn't get that newsletter out in a timely manner, but it might still hit your mailbox sometime before the summer!
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Oh my word Brenda!!!!!!!! Reading your blog is like reading a page out of our daily life as well. John and I do foster care too, and love it!!! Oriana and Isaiah enjoy it too. We haven't experienced anyone younger than 16, but we are looking forward to doing young children when I am done with nursing school. We are also still involved with the youth group at our church too. I have been there many times when you get that phone call. It is sooo great to hear how the Lord is blessing your family. I can't wait to hear more about your life and times. I will for sure keep checking for new blogs.
God bless, Juliet Herrman
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