The Bates family continues to grieve the last of their beloved Papa Bill. In the midst of their pain, Michaela and Brandon Keilen have been overjoyed to enter a new stage of life: parenthood. After years of praying for children, they had the unexpected opportunity to become foster parents, and they took it. They now have two boys in their home, ages three and newborn. They don’t know how long they will have the kids, but they are cherishing every moment. They made a video about Papa Bill’s passing and this new chapter.
I've seen how overjoyed they are but it saddens me to know that how high they feel now,that's how low they are going to feel when the kids are returned to their parents, I don't think fostering is a good idea,in Italy they just have permanent adoption no fostering, if a child is taken from their parents temporarily they get looked after in an orphanage,where they feel like they are in a boarding school with friends and adults that take care of them,but fostering is the same as adoption as in they get to fall in love,only adoption doesn't result in broken hearts after,I'm sorry but that's my opinion on fostering, it just shouldn't be allowed
ReplyDeleteAs an adoptive mother, I disagree about the children being better off in an orphanage. It is of the utmost importance for a young child to form a bond with a caregiver, even if the foster situation doesn't lead to adoption. It is critical in their development and ability to form healthy bonds in the future. Furthermore, adoption is not free from heartbreak. Separation from birth mother is trauma for even an infant and it's irresponsible to minimize this. And certainly, it can be quite traumatic for the birth mother to place her child for adoption. That heartbreak and grief can last a lifetime.
DeleteDo you know how many children are in need of homes in the US?? The foster system is overwhelmed. Their stepping up to do this is much needed.
DeleteI'm glad for them but unexpected? You have to take classes and pass checks to be a foster parent.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they did those things,l as I believe its law,but just didn't feel they had to air it with anyone else on the internet until it was final. Gotta respect their decision.
DeleteIf you watched the video, they explained that they had been going through the process for adoption and had completed a home study. They were not expecting to be asked to be foster parents.
DeleteMuch of the adoption training/requirements are the same as foster care.
DeleteI hope they adopt if she can’t get pregnant again. They’d be good parents to adopted children the same way as to biological children.
ReplyDeleteFostering is generally intended to have the children placed back with the biological family. I truly hope Michael and Brandon can adopt and become parents to their own children.
ReplyDeleteOh please let these little boys become the forever children of Michaela and Brandon🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I did foster care for children. We got a baby boy and ended up adopting him at 3 yrs old. He fit so well into our family of 3 children and even looked like us. People were surprised to hear he was adopted. I pray it end well for the Keilens. They are so caring and devoted aunt and uncle with their nieces and nephews. The foster children are blessed to have them as their "parents"!!
ReplyDeleteUnexpected as in they weren't aware of that particular scenario being possible. They did do everything else to prep. Brandon even states that in the video. Listen before you jump to conclusions.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! Those little ones are blessed to have you two and your love and care.
ReplyDeleteWatch the video. They explain
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you. Maybe they've been taking classes and are now certified as foster parents. I hope that's the case.
ReplyDeleteThey were in the process of adoption, and Michaela said they had just had their home-study done. And when the call came, they did ask, are you sure we qualify, because we're not on the list. I guess the adoption screening was used, as well as word of mouth(being public figures, anyone could've said something) and a need was there. It was a hard few days of waiting, but I'm happy they have this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing news! I hope these boys will be able to to become their forever children since that is something they have wanted for so long but if not, I hope this will still be a very fulfilling and joyful time for them.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for them. They appear thrilled but knowing this may be temporary. They are wise and will weather this either way. It is funny the way life goes. It’s a winding path for sure. Wishing you all good things.
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