Well- One Door Was Closed... (Update)

[Kitchen Diva]

Hi guys!

I got word back from Cal Farley Organization in Texas and they won't allow house parents to have more than 2 small dogs. We have two large dogs and a kitten. I'd be willing to find a loving home for the kitten (even though she'd be so sad without her puppies) but Spirit and Delaney have been instrumental in playing a part of my niece's healing process since she's come to live here.

She tells them they are her best friends and she loves them. She lays on their belly's to watch TV- plays doctor, dress-up and beauty salon with them. Anyway, so that door for at least that facility has been closed.

Not sure if it is just a temporary close or a for sure close, but it isn't the right one.

I wanted to share that news with you, and ask so kindly if you would please still keep DH (John) and I in your prayers. We believe this is the direction that we are supposed to go in- but obviously the timing and open doors must come from God.

Thanks for the prayers everyone! I'm very thankful for them!

 

[chefmeg]

Are you still looking into the one in North Carolina?

 

[BethCooks4U]

There'll be another! There's a reason this wasn't right. Keeping you in my prayers.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Are you still looking into the one in North Carolina?

No- but the lady from Cal Farley gave me a website to look into other places in the US that need houseparents and that allow more pets. There are several others in NC- after I'm finished doing my laundry, I'll look through the website and write down the ones that look like a match.

 

[BethCooks4U]

No- but the lady from Cal Farley gave me a website to look into other places in the US that need houseparents and that allow more pets. There are several others in NC- after I'm finished doing my laundry, I'll look through the website and write down the ones that look like a match.

See... that's why! You are meant to be in NC closer to me!

 

[chefmeg]

and me!!! I am only a road-trip away!!

Really, kasey...this plan will work when and where God plans for it to!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

and me!!! I am only a road-trip away!!

Really, kasey...this plan will work when and where God plans for it to!

Oh, I know. I'm happy for the closed door, but it's a bittersweet thing, because that means I'm no closer to a job and a solution than I was before. At least before the door was closed, I at least felt like I was a step closer, ya know?

There are several places that need houseparents- so I'll keep looking...

 

[chefmeg]

did I tell you about the profound words my DH came out with a few weeks back???....I told him about the saying "God never closes a door without opening a window" and then I had heard "it is the wait in the hall that is difficult"....well, he says "the wait in the hall is FAITH....why would you make it difficult when you know God is going to take you where He wants?"

JAW DROPPING MOMENT!!!!!!!!!!! Keep the faith, girl, and it will all work out!

 

[chefann]

Kacey, don't think of it as a door being closed - it's one less wrong door that's available. You're one step closer to finding the right door for you and DH.

 

[merego]

Everything happens for a reason, I truly beleive that and that right door will happen for you, maybe in cincy so you can be closer to your long lost sister

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Kacey, don't think of it as a door being closed - it's one less wrong door that's available. You're one step closer to finding the right door for you and DH.

It's like the 100 No's theory - every NO gets you closer to a YES!

There are just too many things pointing you in the direction of this career - I think God is just narrowing the field for you! You, John, and the 4 legged kids are a complete package for helping to heal the wounds of a house full of kids somewhere!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

It's like the 100 No's theory - every NO gets you closer to a YES!

There are just too many things pointing you in the direction of this career - I think God is just narrowing the field for you! You, John, and the 4 legged kids are a complete package for helping to heal the wounds of a house full of kids somewhere!

Thanks Becky!

I agree also with you Chefann- I know that it isn't so much a door closed as it is a no to that particular place- and it is still a step in the right direction, but for some reason I was just hoping that it would be like "Oh my gosh, we've been waiting for awesome people like you with 2 dogs and a drama cat to come and rescue hurting children" Either I need to grow up or come back down to earth a little.

I'm so used to having favor with people, and for little miracles happening in my life that this long stream of trials and no's is sort of morale breaking stuff.

The hallway of faith is so true! And, our minds and thoughts do make things harder than they need to be.

DH and I are going to get out on the bike either tomorrow or Friday- maybe some fresh, pollenated air will do my mind good. There is nothing worse than a family having to sit at home and look for work while another family is living with you. I know the dogs love the company- but there isn't enough room for all of us to be unemployed! LOL

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Feel free to send your thoughts to Cal Farley's organization in Texas- I understand why they have rules about pets, but they'd be living in our apartment, and in my opinion, large dogs are no more trouble than little dogs, and for the most part are a little calmer and not as barky- but that's just me. I'm just sad that they wouldn't make an exception for little ol' me! Maybe if I sent them a picture, showing them how cute we all are?!?!?!

 

[janetupnorth]

Just got online - busy day! I too agree that God has something planned, you are just in the PROCESS of figuring it out. It may be houseparents, but it may be somewhere else or it may be something else that this is the step to. Keep trusting praying and looking.Read the bold part in my signature - it is bolded always for a reason. You will find the answer, in God's timing...

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Thanks, Miss Janet!

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I will continue to pray for God to provide guidance to you and DH!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Thanks Miss Vanessa! How is your DH doing?

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Thanks Miss Vanessa! How is your DH doing?

Working hard, as usual. He'll be home again this weekend, but then traveling on business June 2-16. Looking forward to our vacation to who knows where in July after his cousin's Baltimore wedding...Thanks for asking.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Working hard, as usual. He'll be home again this weekend, but then traveling on business June 2-16. Looking forward to our vacation to who knows where in July after his cousin's Baltimore wedding...Thanks for asking.

I'm glad he is doing well. I've been keeping you two in my prayers. You will like Baltimore! It's muggy there in July, but the city is quite pretty!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I just sent off some emails to other "camps" around the USA for more info. I'll keep you updated.

 

[quiverfull7]

I'm sorry about Texas but I just KNOW that GOD has something better planned! Not just different, MUCH GREATER! And when HE reveals it, it's
going to bless the socks right off your cute little ole feet!!!!!!

 

[raebates]

Disappointments are always, well, disappointing, even when we know what we were hoping for wasn't the best choice. I'll keep praying.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Thanks Rae and Diane. You said it very eloquently. Disappointments are always disappointing- even when we are praying for the right doors to swing wide open and the wrong ones to slam shut.

I guess it's because I've wanted to be a foster mom since I can remember, and DH really never wanted anything to do with kids. Well DH has been learning a lot about himself, and has realized that he went through his abuisive childhood for a reason.

I believe that having my niece here has helped him realize that he has a heart for kids that have gone through abuse and neglect...so now that God has helped DH realize that, and I've already known this is something I want to do, it's nice to be on the same page as my DH!

I asked DH to consider becoming a foster parent. It would be good experience to start our ministry.

 

[raebates]

Just remember, Kacey, that God is never late. He's also never early. His timing will be perfect. I'll be praying.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Thanks Miss Rae- you are like a virtual HUG to me!

 

[raebates]

I'm so glad. I look forward to one day giving you a real <<<hug.>>>

 

[janetupnorth]

Who knows? Maybe this realization will help open the doors to have some of your own? You never know?!?!?!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I'm so glad. I look forward to one day giving you a real <<<hug.>>>

I look forward to that day, too! (PS- check you PM box)

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Who knows? Maybe this realization will help open the doors to have some of your own? You never know?!?!?!

That would be cool- It would be a medical miracle! DH doesn't have little soliders (well any that make it down the canal anyway) and supposedly my ovaries shut down years ago, hence the hormone treatment I'm on....

 

[janetupnorth]

That would be cool- It would be a medical miracle! DH doesn't have little soliders (well any that make it down the canal anyway) and supposedly my ovaries shut down years ago, hence the hormone treatment I'm on....

Well, ya never know...miracles are known to happen.

I wish I could share my fertility with you...had to get DH fixed, I could look at him and get pregnant! Yup...protection couldn't even stop that! If he wasn't fixed I'd have more kids than Diane!