Comments for jamesbcarroll's blog http://jamesbcarroll.com thoughts on the Church and family Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:02:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent: Prerequisites by Gabby http://jamesbcarroll.com/2011/10/07/becoming-a-foster-or-adoptive-parent-prerequisites/#comment-82 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:02:56 +0000 http://jamesbcarroll.com/?p=120#comment-82 I have two autistic sons (6 & 8) and always wanted a daughter… but after cancer treatment it’s not possible, only adoption… I have been thinking about foster for a while… but I wonder if we would qualify some day… I would be more than happy if it came true!!! I have so much love to give…

]]> Comment on The Unemployed Pastor, The Empty Pulpit: Chaos or Hope? by Rev. Kelly E McClelland http://jamesbcarroll.com/2012/01/11/the-unemployed-pastor-the-empty-pulpit-chaos-or-hope/#comment-72 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:13:59 +0000 http://jamesbcarroll.com/?p=170#comment-72 Great thoughts and questions you raise here. I love it when someone is singing my song!

Focus and persistence in hearing from the Lord, following His lead despite what our heads and emotions may tell us are key things to consider. Certainly the path to the new place God has prepared is often a bit of a mystery, but know there is a direction and a process that is provided as well. Enjoy the journey and it helps to find others to talk with as you go!

]]> Comment on Becoming A Foster or Adoptive Parent: Which Is Right For Me? by Instant Mama http://jamesbcarroll.com/2011/10/28/becoming-a-foster-or-adoptive-parent-which-is-right-for-me/#comment-55 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:27:52 +0000 http://jamesbcarroll.com/?p=138#comment-55 Definitely a big step, but an amazing experience if you can embrace it.

]]> Comment on Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent: Prerequisites by Joelle http://jamesbcarroll.com/2011/10/07/becoming-a-foster-or-adoptive-parent-prerequisites/#comment-37 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:51:58 +0000 http://jamesbcarroll.com/?p=120#comment-37 I am thrilled that I came across your blog and this most recent post. I have just started a blog called Caring for Kailey. Kailey is our adopted daughter. We adopted her through the foster system and she is such a blessing. I just posted a page about fostering and our experience. We have such a heart for fostering and believe that God led us to foster/adopt.

I am glad that your added the financial piece. Being a foster parent is not about the money. Foster parents may receive a minimal day rate and allowances but the amount is never enough to truly support children needing care.

Love and support is the most important thing a Foster Parent can provide.

I look forward to reading each Friday!

Thanks!

]]> Comment on The Least of These by Tweets that mention The Least of These | The Path Before Us -- Topsy.com http://jamesbcarroll.com/2011/10/25/the-least-of-these/#comment-9 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:39:12 +0000 http://jamesbcarroll.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-9 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Justin Long, James Carroll. James Carroll said: New blogpost: "The Least of These" – reflection upon an interview with Ruth Padilla DeBorst http://bit.ly/bjrB4M [...]

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