I don't recall a single person being supportive of the idea of fostering. I had people say we'd be good parents but thought we were crazy to become foster parents... so it did make me nervous when I had to list 3 referrences 
Now that we are considering not taking any new placements for a while we have those same family members telling us that although they understand our reasons they wish we'd reconsider. They have seen all the good we have done and feel they helped touch some important lives... they are mourning our decision too.
People are just weird about change. 
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With the same amazing man for 15yrs 
Mom to a wild and crazy bunch: 
 Adopted - A1 - 9 yrs (adopted Oct 2005)
Adopted - A2 - 5yrs (adopted Dec 2006)
 Biological - T - 1 yr (born 7-29-08)
:Exchange student - K - 17yrs
Former foster child (lives with me during the week) - M - 13yrs (foster child from age 6yrs to 11yrs)
Total of 104 foster children and 4 foreign exchange students at last count. 
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