How to support each other in the struggles of fostering

In this episode, we’re talking about supporting each other in the struggles of fostering in a wholistic perspective.

1. Physical

• Home life (chores, responsibilities, etc. )
• Foster duties such as insurance, appointments, etc. 
• The spouse who’s NOT taking on more task encouraging the other to take a break
• Keeping health and fitness a priority
• Keeping intimacy a priority

2. Spiritual

• Keeping relationship with God THE priority as individuals
• Praying together
• Practicing faith - speak to trusting God when you don’t know something is going to go
• Examples - the future of the kids, will we lose them, will this adoption happen

3. Mental/Emotional

• Doing the things that replenish and rejuvenate you
• When you’re struggling with a super difficult child
• Practicing living with suffering and daily dying to self
• When you’re struggling with losing a child
• Seeking help if you need it
• Important of grace

Your support of each other is more powerful when you’re supporting the whole person.