For the longest time I would always say “I am never having children” and people would always reply “Just wait until you get older.”

So here I am, older and I still don’t want children. The thought of pushing a baby out of me actually really freaks me out. Now with saying that it doesn’t mean that I don’t love children, I actually totally and completely adore them. I came up with the idea of being a foster mom after my 1st nephew was put in the foster care system, around summer of 2015, and ended up with the most AMAZING foster parents. Now this was the first time I had ever even thought about doing something like that. The longer that I have thought about it, the more that I think that it could be a reality for me.

There are so many children who end up in foster care systems because they are neglected or abused by their biological parents. I thought to myself why would I have my own child when I could make a mark on just a few of the thousands that go through the foster care system. I would love to do this because I want to give them a home where they feel safe and welcome. I want to be able to be there for them and teach them the love that is suppose to come from an adult. I also want to do this so I can help the family that maybe wasn’t ready for their child, or who is still working on being the person they need to be for their child. I believe that every child deserves a chance no matter where they come from. All of these children need someone in their lives that can help them and show them the love that they deserve. I would love to be able to be that person to help make their view of the world a better place.