My parents have recently decided that after a lot of thinking and praying, they would do foster care. They had wanted to once I moved out, and since I moved out this summer, they decided to get the ball rolling. My mom has poured over what color to paint my old room to make sure it is gender neutral, asking my advice often and looking and different paint chips for weeks, as well as looking at different comforters and bedding to match. They've done home studies and filled out endless paperwork. I had to answer questions about my parents, as did my brother. And now my parents are close to having foster kids.

So to the kids who end up being blessed with my parents as their foster parents, even if it's just for a short time:

I know life up until now has not been easy. I know you have probably been through things I can't even imagine and have never seen or dealt with myself. I know you are probably scared and terrified and you don't know what to expect of my parents. But I'm here to tell you you have nothing to worry about. My parents will take good care of you.

They will support you and push you to succeed. They will embrace you and make you a part of our family. They will help you in any way they can to make you more comfortable. They will never stop trying to make things better for you. They'll feed you and clothe you and give you everything they can think of. They will treat you well and be good to you. You are getting a great pair of individuals as your foster parents. They are so excited to meet you I promise. Be good to them and let them embrace you and be there for you and try to understand you, because they are so excited to be your foster parents. And I'm excited to be your sister. We are all so happy and blessed to have you in the family.