I'm fostering a child

[u4ea]

That's a pretty cool thing you're doing there U4ea, good to see 'our team' stepped up ... big ups to each of them.
yes the team is awesome!

Be nice to see all 3 of you out on rides, how good is chanceyy with a pillion ... lol

oh yer!we will be out there soon hehe

hope the landlord doesn't know about the "extra" room......

so it's now called..

"U4ea's Bed and breakfast"....

good one matey
and have fun!... make his days happy!

haha the landlady is pretty cruisy!hey you know shes a biker so no worries..

You have a huge heart girl and you never question your actions when helping others thats just the way your made

and my gift to you Is only a drop in the pond compared too what you yourself are doing

Anything we can do too help you out is a honor

I am truly humbled.Thankyou

good on you

That takes some courage and much love.I admire you and I wish I was in a position to Do this myself

Well done Luv, good luck with everything, you're a kind and brave soul to do that!!

Good on you girl!
That is one of the lucky teenagers..having someone like you on his side.
I hope it goes really well for all of you!

Good on ya!!!! Thats really good of you. I'm in awe... I hope everything goes well for you and your new family member.

Good on you, what an amazing thing to do!

Our home will be filled with music as the young person loves playing guitar and writes amazing tunes ,as my son has put down his guitar I think theyll be jamming!I have a feeling things will all just fall in to place.Very keen to get an afterschool job as well.
All your words are reinforcing that I am on the right track.Im Blown away!

[Meanie]

Nice one u4ea I appreciate where you are coming from and what you are doing My wife and i have been fostering for forteen years now and have had many children come and go The very first of out foster children who was fourteen when he came to us still calls in now and then, calls my wife mum and named his first child after our down syndrome son
We still have at the moment four foster children in our care two of whom are teenagers and the twins who are twelve We have had the twins since they were 14 months old and have gaurdianship and custody of them which is the next best thing to adoption They see themselves as our children and we see them the same
Best advise i can give you is always treat them the same as you would your own
Need any help of advise just pm me and we will be only too happy to help
Good on everyone who has helped u4ea it is a wonderful thing she has done and dont forget there will be times that she will need much more help, we all know how difficult teenagers can be
Levin crane hire, they moved my sleepout onto my section a few years ago

[u4ea]

oh that is very refreshing Meanie!I will definatly be asking you a few questions as the need arises.As it is a family member I am confident we will all be ok .Although we havent seen each other for years (family dynamics are crazy)we have cool memories.Am confident the "teething" will go well as I intend to be as consistant as I was with my son .And hey...common interest in motorbikes ..... ..

[chanceyy]

ahh honey ya know where the coffee & venting place is when two growing teenagers get a bit much

to be able to give "him" the security & sense of belonging is awesome, and at least you already have a relationship with him.

Well done chicky for putting your life & sense of freedom on hold to cater to his needs. Am sure that a few will offer a pillion ride to him so you can get out & about, cause rides are not quite the same without you ..now to sort the battery

I take my hat off to you, & regardless of what everyone else says & thinks your following your gut & heart, how could anyone not appreciate it.

Just remember where we (your friends) are when you need a hand, am sure between us we can help out when needed

[u4ea]

Chanceyy I am quite speechless.You have been such a great mate.I dont have a sense of putting my life on hold just a shift in my plans!!!!Wasnt planned but as you know Ill do whatever I can to give this child a good life.Two teens will be a challenge but I know where the jug is at your place!!!Will get that bike on the road a soon as the sleepout is finished.

[chanceyy]

awww hon but that is wot friends are for, but also do not underestimate your "shift of plans" its a huge adjustment so all the kudos goes to you babe .. we are just here beside ya

hmmm can not wait til you can get out & about on the bike again

[zeocen]

I have to post in this thread just to let you know that you're awesome !
The kid is no doubt going to have a new lease on life once he settles in, all thanks to you, now he needs to be introduced to KB!

Really, reading things like this makes the world seem a little more colourful.

[86GSXR]

My pillion seat is available anytime to any of you Jodi

[Paul in NZ]

Well if they were giving out medals for service to the community and for being decent human beings i guess people who foster kids would be pretty high on the list of worthy recipients - well done you lot... Not sure if i would have the balls for it meself - I'm too damn selfish and getting worse as I get older and the old energy levels drop.... Still - I can't sing either but sure admire a good singer so I can appreciate the effort - well done and let me know if we can help out in any way!

Cheers

[caesius]

I don't normally post many generic "well done" threads because I don't know anyone from here well, but in this case I can't not.

Thats amazing. I'm actually lost for words.

[u4ea]

My pillion seat is available anytime to any of you Jodi

aww yay!!! thankyou! He's has had experience riding so Im sure he will be a great pillion.As you know my confidence isnt that great where pillioning is concerned so MUCH APPRECIATED.I have a spare helmet(not as good as mine so Ill wear the old one) and leather jacket and gloves and Im hoping he may fit my boots so we are pretty well ready!!!

[chanceyy]

My pillion seat is available anytime to any of you Jodi

Awesome 86 .. be nuffing like riding on the daytona to make one smile ...

aww yay!!! thankyou! He's has had experience riding so Im sure he will be a great pillion.As you know my confidence isnt that great where pillioning is concerned so MUCH APPRECIATED.I have a spare helmet(not as good as mine so Ill wear the old one) and leather jacket and gloves and Im hoping he may fit my boots so we are pretty well ready!!!

yipeee summer is coming ... (somewhere) & certainly a few ks are planned

[sarahtvet]

We haven't met yet but you are obviously an amazing person and I am sure this young addition to your family will thrive with the love and care that is coming his way.

Look forward to seeing you on a manawatu ride or social event soon.

Good on you girl !!

[u4ea]

I have to post in this thread just to let you know that you're awesome !
The kid is no doubt going to have a new lease on life once he settles in, all thanks to you, now he needs to be introduced to KB!

Really, reading things like this makes the world seem a little more colourful.

yer new town with a hint of rural living has to be good

Well if they were giving out medals for service to the community and for being decent human beings i guess people who foster kids would be pretty high on the list of worthy recipients - well done you lot... Not sure if i would have the balls for it meself - I'm too damn selfish and getting worse as I get older and the old energy levels drop.... Still - I can't sing either but sure admire a good singer so I can appreciate the effort - well done and let me know if we can help out in any way!

Cheers

Wow thankyou

I don't normally post many generic "well done" threads because I don't know anyone from here well, but in this case I can't not.

Thats amazing. I'm actually lost for words.

From a complete stranger its words like these that give me the courage and stregnth in my convictionn to raise this child

We haven't met yet but you are obviously an amazing person and I am sure this young addition to your family will thrive with the love and care that is coming his way.

Look forward to seeing you on a manawatu ride or social event soon.

Good on you girl !!

Looking forward to meeting ya Sarah.Im not that amazing..

[Macktheknife]

Looking forward to meeting ya Sarah.Im not that amazing..

Tui anyone?


Good on you, you are an inspiration and have a generous heart, what else do you need to be amazing?
I am far away but if I can help let me know, might have some gear lying around, let me know what size he is.
Mack