Thoughtful Thursday: A poem

A Poem for Foster Mom's and Dad's

There I sat, alone and afraid. You got a call and came right to my aid.

Tessa

You bundled me up with blankets and love. And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.

Bethany

I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold. That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold. 

Gracie

You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend. You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.

Cranberry

And just when I thought you'd done all you could do, There came along not one new lesson, but two.

Fancy

First you said, "Sweetheart, you're ready to go. I've done all I can, and you've learned all I know."  

Patches

Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss. Along came a new family, they even have kids!

Donnie

They took me to their home, forever to stay. At first I thought you sent me away.

Duchess

 Then that second lesson became perfectly clear. No matter how far, you will always be near.

Bethany and Avery

And so, Foster Mom and Dad, you know I've moved on. I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.

Belle

But I'll never forget what I learned that first day. You never really give your fosters away.

Oreo

You gave me these thoughts to remember you by. We may never meet again, and now I know why.

Mia

You'll remember I lived with you for a time. I may not be yours, but you'll always be mine.

Hannah





I didn't write this, neither did my mom.  We don't really know who did, but we loved it and thought we'd share.  Remember all those without homes this Holiday Season... Do what you can to help: Foster, Volunteer, Donate, Adopt.

Thanks to everyone who opens their home to foster dogs... and to those who adopt... may you celebrate the lives you've saved!