I'm fostering a child

**u4ea** · 12th August 2007, 13:36

Well the last few weeks have been full of anticipation for the arrival of another child in my home and now its confirmed it will be next week. A couple of months ago a FGC meeting with CYFS took place in regards to a family members welfare.The parents have basically disowned the child.There is abuse issues as well.I put my hat in the ring to take care of this child as no one else would step up.I knew the placement would be any time.I wondered if I was capable of raising another teenager in my humble two bedroom cottage on my humble income. I was worried that two teenagers need their own space so was told of an old house truck cabin which would be ideal sleepout. I was given it that day!!I then had to figure out how to move it.I approached some locals to help lift the cabin .....within 24 hours they had organised for a truck and crane!!Chanceyy knew of my situation and gave me a freezer full of meat.Dognbikes has wired the "sleepout" .My mum and dad have given me extra blankets and as they are raising their great grandchild any support from them is over and above .I am just soo grateful to everyone who has contributed to helping get ready for our new member of this home.You guys are very supportive when so many people have told me not to bother .. well every chid needs love and understanding and theres more than enough from the generosity of people in my world..from the bottom of my heart..

Thankyou

Roll on next week..u4ea has braxton hixes!!!(fake labour pains)

**Nasty** · 12th August 2007, 13:49

You have done so much and are now shown that what goes around comes around ... girl good luck ... teenagers totally scare the crap outta me ... I am sure that with time and your love and care this kids life will find a positive and fantastic new spin

**Steam** · 12th August 2007, 13:50

Wow you are great, NZ needs more people like you! What a huge commitment, good on you.

It's great that you got the sleepout / cabin, it makes a real difference to a teenage kid to have their own space, especially someone who is probably a bit messed up like a foster kid.

If I had money I'd buy the kid a roadworthy shitter bike to give him a bit of transport freedom, that's another great thing to have. I don't got no money so I won't, but if I did I would.

Once again, good on ya!

**Little Miss Trouble** · 12th August 2007, 13:52

Good on you for stepping up and making a difference!

Once again yay for KBers rallying around one of our own when help is needed, community spirit is well and truely alive around here!

**u4ea** · 12th August 2007, 14:21

Originally Posted by Nasty

You have done so much and are now shown that what goes around comes around ... girl good luck ... teenagers totally scare the crap outta me ... I am sure that with time and your love and care this kids life will find a positive and fantastic new spin

thanx!yer Im a little terrified but my son is neally 17 so ive had a practice run!

Originally Posted by Steam

Wow you are great, NZ needs more people like you! What a huge commitment, good on you.

It's great that you got the sleepout / cabin, it makes a real difference to a teenage kid to have their own space, especially someone who is probably a bit messed up like a foster kid.

If I had money I'd buy the kid a roadworthy shitter bike to give him a bit of transport freedom, that's another great thing to have. I don't got no money so I won't, but if I did I would.

Once again, good on ya!

Thanx!my son will go in the sleepout,hes fixing it up so a great project that we can all do together as a family!the paint brushes will be swinging!!Theres an old ag out in my shed which is another ptroject as well!!Chomping at the bit to get that up and running!!

Originally Posted by Miss.L

Good on you for stepping up and making a difference!
thanx!And kbers and motorcycle family as a whole are wonderful !!!

Once again yay for KBers rallying around one of our own when help is needed, community spirit is well and truely alive around here!

**Grub** · 12th August 2007, 14:26

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

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

**ajturbo** · 12th August 2007, 14:27

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!

**Curious_AJ** · 12th August 2007, 14:28

good on you

**Blondini** · 12th August 2007, 14:32

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

**Trudes** · 12th August 2007, 15:22

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

**yungatart** · 12th August 2007, 15:45

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!

**dogsnbikes** · 12th August 2007, 16:19

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