Call Me, Beep Me if You Want to Reach Me

The calls have officially started, however, it is not what I expected at all! Clearly, I don't have a placement at this time and I've received two phone calls this past weekend.

So this is what happened. The first call I received on Friday afternoon around 1 PM. I stepped out of my classroom and was asked if I was interested in short term or long term placement. I shared long term but asked what she was looking for. She shared it was a 6 month to a year placement for a newborn. I then replied that I would be interested in that, she said she'd call me back. I waited anxiously but not call back. Around 5:30 I called to check in but we got disconnected so I left it for the night. The next morning I called and left a message sharing that I was still interested, but understood if another placement occurred but asked that this person call me back so I knew either way - no callback!

So I finally came to terms with the fact I most likely won't be getting a callback and that it is what it is, 100% my motto for this 2020-2021 school year. So yesterday morning I was on the way to Busse Woods to take the pup for a walk and I receive a call. The worker asks me to spell my name and then apologizes that she called so early. She said she would call me back later if needed. I appreciate that the second call inferred I would only be getting a call back if it was necessary so I wasn't expecting anything.

I keep reminding myself that as long as the kids are in a safe environment, that's what matters. It's necessary though because I'm also very excited to receive calls and hopefully get a placement soon, but the root of foster care is making sure these children are safe and loved. It would be so great to be that person, but maybe it's God telling me that wasn't the right placement or that I need to be more patient.