Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)Well, it has been quite some time since I have sat down and put anything on the screen.I may be taking a little bit of a curve here but, I have spent the last few weeks really delving into “The Book of Joy”. I purchased it…Aug 19, 2018Aug 19, 2018
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)Self-CareIt's one of the most important and most difficult things to do in this foster parent life. I have been doing a terrible job of it (again)…Mar 31, 2018Mar 31, 2018
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)Today is a New DayI just realized I haven’t even found the time to write to let you all know that the twins came back. They were home very briefly, we got…Feb 11, 20181Feb 11, 20181
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)"Are we coming back here tomorrow?"Well, it finally happened. After being told they were going home and then, in the same 24 hours that reunification was being delayed…Dec 23, 20172Dec 23, 20172
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)Day 21The past few days have really been a roller coaster. We knew they were going home but with nothing set in stone, it came down to the last…Dec 14, 2017Dec 14, 2017
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)Twins: Day 14The kiddos have been settling in, adjusting to a schedule, and learning that structure and rules also come with love and kindness. There…Dec 7, 20171Dec 7, 20171
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)Twins: Day 5Their worker didn't come see us on Friday. It's 9:15 on Monday morning and I'm anxiously awaiting a call for her to come with more…Nov 27, 2017Nov 27, 2017
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)What a whirlwind the last 2 days have been.I go through the trash bag and realize they have 1 shirt a piece and some pants. Also, their shoes are at least 2 sizes too big. Luckily…Nov 24, 20171Nov 24, 20171
Roots To Grow (formerly Maggie Katie)Waiting.We decided we were ready weeks ago. A call came the day before we were leaving for vacation, we had to say "no". Another call came last…Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017