Enough

I used to think I could save kids.

Fix things for them.

At least for a while.

Or at the very least help.

A bit.

Even if it's just a smidge.

It took me a little shy of two years to fully realize that being a foster parent doesn't save kids.

It doesn't fix a family.

Not even for a little while.

Help that lasts is non existent.

When I realized all my hard work was a waste I went to a dark place.

I wanted to give up on foster care.

I was doing hard work for nothing.

Some of these kids won't even remember me.

A brief stay in my home does little to effect their futures.

Then it dawned on me...

 It isn't up to me to save them, to fix them, or even make things better for them.

I just need to show up.

I need to love on them.

I have to leave everything else up to God.

That is all I can give.

It is enough.

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