Everybody acts like I'm a saint when I tell them I want to foster. I guess it's not a total stretch because it's a job that most people won't do and it has the potential to save a person's life. But I really don't think it will be that bad. I mean, I myself plan to enjoy it. So.... I can't say it would be the most unselfish thing I will ever do. What I'm trying to say is that I'm doing it for ME, as much as I'm doing it for the kids. But, it IS nice, the way people respond. The attitudes they've had towards my news have been so encouraging and supportive... until now.
I was recently at a dance party when a small child showed up on the dance floor. This lady that I know turns to me and says, "When are you and Husband gonna have kids?"
Smiling ear to ear I replied, "We are actually going through the process of becoming foster parents!"
Waiting for the ususal, "Oh that is so wonderful! You guys will be great at that!", instead I got this response: "WHAT, CAN YOU NOT GET PREGNANT?"
Trying to keep this awkward question from phasing me, I joked, "We're not even sure if we want to have kids, so were just gonna test them out!"
She then proceeded to school me on how fostering is NOT the same as having your own children and asked me to promise her that I would not use my experience fostering to decide whether or not to have biological children.
How rude. That's all I have to say.
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