A couple weeks ago, Michaela and Brandon Keilen uploaded a question and answer YouTube video that we missed due to an ice storm and power outage that hit us here in Nashville. The Keilens sit down to share an update on their foster situation. Their case workers continue to be amazed at the progress that their four-year-old foster son has made since he has been living with them.
Michaela and Brandon say that the state's goal is currently reunification with the boys' birth mother.. When the boys first came under their care, they were told that they would likely have the boys for five or six months, but it has now been about eight months. Despite their concerns for the boys' future and all the unknowns, the Keilens say that they are very happy in this season of life. Near the end of the video, Brandon talks about the importance of not comparing their life to the lives of others and their decision to focus on being grateful for the many blessings that God has given them.
"We still have questions for the future, and it will be interesting to see what happens and when," says Brandon. "Until we have definite answers, we will wait on the Lord and take it one step at a time."
"And enjoy every day!" Michaela chimes in.
So happy to hear that the foster children have been a blessing to you both and the children have flourished under your care. We know it will be hard to give back the children but as a foster mother for many years the joy and happiness of the children with their parents again makes it all worth while!! There are hundreds of other children who will always need the loving caring home like you both provide!! Thank you for stepping up to the challenging job as foster parents!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful testament. God bless em greatly!
ReplyDeleteI watched the video. These two are so sweet, intelligent, insightful and Christlike. Love them!
ReplyDeleteHappy to read the goal is for the boys to go back to the Mom. Awesome outcome.
ReplyDeleteReunification will always be the end goal of fostering...I don't think Brandon and Michaela have ever seemed that keen on adoption tbh.
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