This little dude left us two and a half years ago. We’ve experienced so many goodbyes over the years. Some children I’m okay with leaving (just being honest), but some children my heart aches for and years later I still wonder how they’re doing and wonder where they are in the world.
Goodbyes without Jesus would be debilitating and I just might not be able to do this foster care thing. But with Jesus, I have to believe that some day, one day there will be redemption and justice and homecoming and hugs in heaven and hope fulfilled.
As a foster parent, I must trust that we play just a small part in God’s overarching redemptive story, even though we might not see “results” or fulfillment this side of heaven.
Yes, we say goodbye. Sometimes it is beyond hard and heartbreaking. But, Lord willing, it’s not for forever.