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Wow. There was such an overwhelming response to our announcement on FB today. I had to keep them so I would never forget!


I was up til 4 am making a list. A list of all these things that have to get done within the next 2 weeks, because on January 23, Randy and I start our foster care classes with the Alabama Baptist Children's home, and on January 31st we have our first home walk through (that was what the phone call was about yesterday). I'm asking for so many prayers. The house is a long way from finished, but I really think we can do it, because I think this is where I'm suppose to be. I think this is the path I'm meant for, God has only been waiting on me to start walking it. I'm going to be selling off a ton of stuff, please open your hearts and see if there is anything you may like to have. Everything will go to our "foster fund", getting the house ready and the supplies needed to create a space perfect for a child birth-5 years. Anyone who has been through this, please message me. Stories, tips, what to expect, anything would help. Most importantly, pray. Everything has lined up perfectly for this to happen, we only have a little work to push it the rest of the way.



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Tara Lynne Lingle I am so excited for you!!! Judith Blankenship Thompson is a social worker who used to do in home stuff for foster parents, you know!
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Andy Shelton This rocks. I was SO happy when you told me about this. If there's anything I can do to help get the house ready, or anything at all you guys know where I'm at. Also, I'm totally calling dibs on family portraits. Facebook keeps everything, so that ish is on record! :)

I know both of ya'll would totally rock this out! You deserve this chance, and there's a child right now that deserves you guys. I know the pieces of that puzzle will fall into place. :)
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Brook Haywood Owen Funny story! The first walk thru we had was 2 weeks before our son was to be born. We had ripped out the floors and toilets in our renovation. The SW joked about having to use a 5 gal bucket in the yard because we had no toilets working! Luckily, it was just for 2 days, but oh,my! COuld the timing have been worse? THe visit went well, and 2 weeks later we welcomed our little man home. The next home visit, the SW got to meet him - he was 3 months old. God bless, my friend, in this new journey! Sending prayers and love your way!
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Lauryn Brook Johnson Andy, you just made me cry! Hopefully in 11-12 weeks time we'll be dragging a muchkin to Wake and Bake Wednesdays. I'm so very lucky, no whatever child is placed with us, is so very lucky that I have an amazing group of friends that it will be around!
And yes, we will need help! I have house projects on my list!!! LOL!
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Lauryn Brook Johnson Brook..... ripping out the flooring in the bathroom is actually on my list for the next 2 weeks! HA! Maybe I'll wait until after the first! I'll have a lot more time on the other side of the first walk through!
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Kristina Brown That's awesome Lauryn!!! Congratulations and good luck with everything : )
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Rachel Belk Pearson Yay!!! Congrats!! If you need any help with the room, just let me know! I love that kind of stuff.
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Andy Shelton Hey, now, don't go crying. I don't handle girls crying well at all.

Seriously though, just let me know what ya'll wanna do and we'll get it done. I'm sure Joel would be down as well...;) (hows that for putting someone on the spot?) lol.
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April List Oh Lauryn! You are such an amazing girl! I wish you the best and I'm keeping fingers crossed and prayers going up!
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Samantha LeAnn Tibbs This is vrry exciting. I'll keep you two in my prayers. I was a foster child and adopted so this always touches my heart.
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Rachel Belk Pearson oh yeah...CONVERTIBLE CRIB!!! It can be a crib, a toddler bed, or a "big kid" bed. One price, three beds!
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Lauryn Brook Johnson Yes, Rach! We're looking for a convertible crib and a dresser that can be a changing table!
Samantha, I didn't know that about you! That is amazing!
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Kristin Bryan Wow! That is wonderful!
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Emmalie Ponder Whitney You are welcome to come shopping at my house. I have a ton of baby and kid stuff that we aren't using anymore. I'm going to be doing a big clean out day on Saturday so maybe you can come by Sunday afternoon and see what all I have!! Congratulations and good luck!
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Lauryn Brook Johnson That you so much, Em!! That would help so much!
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Darla Hurst Wegner Prayers are goin up sweetie!!! Be blessed baby grl!
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Jessica Spires If you need any clothing, toys, or blankets, let me know!
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Catherine Smith-walker Wow wow wow wow wow!!!!!
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Stephanie Lindley Prayers Prayers Prayer!!!
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Krystina Dean Stuart splendid, sweet friend! Praying!
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Heather Sutton congrats....big prayers ur way :)
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Robin Otts Rollins Praying for you!
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Kirby Bowman Praying for you girl!! If there is anything I can do to help just call :) maybe we'll be setting up play dates soon :)
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Joel Price Yeah, I got a hammer and a back hoe!! Ain't nothing to hard!!!
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Lauryn Brook Johnson That's why you and Andy Shelton are my 2 favorite boys in the world other than my husband and my dogs! lol
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Katie Frost Such AWESOME, INCREDIBLE news! I will be praying :)
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Samantha Robertson I'm happy for you girl. While I think having a kid is complete nutso, lol, I know its something you've wanted for a while. Keep me updated...
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Kristina Shetter AGH! YAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS SO MUCH OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There truly is not enough textual excitement in the world to express how happy this makes me. I think you are doing a WONDERFUL thing and I hope that God uses this to bless you (I know he will!) in IMMEASURABLE ways!!!!!!