every foster parent asks themselves
"the question"

how will I  let go, how will  I sleep?
knowing what I am about to ask of myself

I understand, I really do
I wondered the same thing

no longer am I surprised
when sleep comes

sometimes I wonder
whether I really knew a good night's sleep before

the question that has pulled me in different directions
has but one conclusion

love them with every ounce of your being
every moment of every day

when the time comes to let them go
know that not a drop was wasted

trusting another with your “baby"
is a leap of faith

a life affirming  leap of faith
affording them the opportunity

for a lifetime of love
and an unbreakable bond

an opportunity they never had
until you called them yours