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Dropping Anchors is a foster care blog created by a group of foster mamas from all over North America.
Acts 27:29
“Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight.”Hebrews 6:19
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” - Follow Dropping Anchors on WordPress.com
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Let your guard down
Let your guard down and let the fracture heal or become a part of your new normal, a picture perfect Christmas story that’s not based on what you would it like it to be but what it is… real, raw and true.
Posted in adoption, foster care, Uncategorized
Tagged adoption, Christmas, foster care, ICPC
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Two excuses to not become foster parents
Guest post as part of our National Adoption Month series: Post by Gena Thomas ________________________________________________________________________________ About four million Americans go on missions trips every year,[i] many of which are to orphanages. We go overseas, hold HIV positive babies, take pictures … Continue reading
Foster Sibling Interview
There’s a lot of talk about what its like being a foster parent out there, but one of the things that’s often overlooked is the role the siblings play and what they experience being part of a foster family. Here … Continue reading
Meet The Mama: Kelli
Tell us a little about yourself. Hey y’all!! I’m Kelli and I was born and raised in FL. I married my high school hunny, and my best friend. I love all things creative, but rarely get anything done, and photography … Continue reading
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How to tick off a Mama Bear with 5 little words
“Did you have them tested?” she asked. “Tested for WHAT?!” I replied while secretly hoping she wouldn’t say what I thought she would say. But alas, she did. “You know… to make sure they aren’t… (whispers) ‘crazy‘ before you decided … Continue reading
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Tagged community, facts, family, FAQ, Mama Bear, motherhood, Parenting, Q&A, questions, statistics, volunteer
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Did I do good, Mama?!
This was the question my daughter asked me on report card day. She was so proud to have gotten her report card and couldn’t wait to show it to me. I glanced down at the stack of papers. I am … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, community, connected parenting, depression, facts, family, mom, mother, motherhood, neglect, parenting with a connection, prayer, questions, report cards, school, special needs, trauma
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Adoption Stories: Post 2
Read post 1 here. Enjoy. ❤ Leslie Crosby: “After finalizing our son’s adoption in 2012, we provided short term foster placements for five sweet babes. A second adoption was very clearly placed on our hearts, and we were placed with … Continue reading