What we got ourselves into

[EweSheep]

Hang in there Ed! A firm kind hand on those boys will do them good! Set a good example and when they graduate from HS, they will appreciate you as a foster parent! I agree with ChickenFruit, its going to be a long haul but chin up!

 

[92caddy]

Thanks for all of the kind words and advise, its very helpful.

 

[SarahFair]

It is amazing the love yall have already shown for the boys.
Good luck!

 

[want2bchicknmom]

I admire you for stepping up and doing the right thing even though it's hard. Those boys will never forget who took care of them when they needed it the most. Prayers to you and your family.

 

[MistyValley]

Wow! You are very caring! I'll be thinking of you and your little family. My only suggestion is set the rules make them stick to the rules and reward for good behaviour, punish for rule breaking.

If they know what is expected and know what will happen it sets boundaries. Boundaries are what kids need.

Those kids are going to love you for the rest of their lives. Hang in there!

 

[ChooksChick]

God bless you both!!

You guys are amazing, and I'm pulling for you all, including Grandma!

Good heavens, what a mess...while dome days it will seem like, "No good deed unpunished," I'm certain you'll find that silver lining.

You're in my prayers!

 

[92caddy]

Thank you everyone!!!!

Ive been dealing with schools and paper work today, Im about a wreck trying to get everything in order and all. Dealing with the state and schools can be really nerve racking, my head hurts from dealing with all of that stuff.

Thanks again fro everything.............

 

[Whispering Winds]

When we took in our two grandchildren, one was 3.5 and the little boy we adopted was 5 months I called a woman who had went through a similar situation with her daughter and asked her what I should do first. She said get those Medical Cards RIGHT now, because if they are in your care, you are responsible for them, and one major illness or accident could ruin you for life. So, make sure you did that.

I am so honored to be part of a group of good people like this site shows. Not many people will put their hand out now, even if its family and help, especially with teens. I shudder to think what those boys have went through, and I still see a huge need to start doing more help in THIS country with this issue than taking so much money out of the country. We have no idea what some kids are going through right at this moment. God Bless you all and MIL, bless her heart. Keep us posted on how things are going!!! They might act out a little or a lot for awhile, but when the chips are down and they are older, they will know who stuck it out with them through the good and the bad.

I would also watch out for the mother; because we all know no matter how horrible things were with a parent, its STILL the kids parents and they have a "dream" that mommy or daddy is going to come back and save them. . .even in a good home. My daughter had a little best buddy that dreamed for years her dad was going to come and take her away to Florida where he lived. I think that is what got her through her years with a verbally abusive step-dad.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

What a great thing for you guys to do!

I wish you the best of luck.

 

[Lucky Ducky]

I must applaud you guys for selflessly taking on this responsiblity!!!!!

I'm so you've had to deal with such loss but you are truly a great person for taking in the/se boy/s when you know they've been troubled. I'm sure the going may get rough but I'm sure you will persever (sp.). People like you guys have their own special place in heaven!!!