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Our Pastor said on Sunday, If you have taken care of a child, that counts, not if you gave birth to them. I felt bad because I had the most kids. I have had 22 foster children that I have cared for. I also gave birth to 2, adopted 2 and have 2 stepsons. None of them have ever been refered to as anything other than my children. So when the Pastor had all the mothers stand he started at 5 children, then proceeded to count, 6, 7, 8, 9, by 9 I was the only one standing he continued to count and finally asked me how many, when I replied 28 I thought he would have a stroke! He asked me how I still had hair. I said the hair wasn't the problem. But that I had callous's on my knees. People that know me know I was a foster parent and I was shown nothing but respect. I was given a hugh potted plant. I then gave it to the Pastors wife (my plastic plants die!)telling her, technically you have more children, you are a mother to all of us. I was glad the Pastor clairified his meaning of a mother "if you've taken care of a child no matter the length of time, it counts". I feel real blessed to have such a Pastor and church family.