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Father Deacon Paul,

Dad and mom spent about two years preparing before they were able to foster. They wanted to go through a pro-life agency, and they went through two. They went through all of the classes of one agency and then a bureaucratic issue came up which prevented that certification to apply. I believe it had to do with the jurisdiction of the agency, it was based 250 miles away in San Antonio. They then found another group local to Houston and went through that training program.

They became certified to foster for the state last year about this time. They were looking for a girl and were delighted when they saw twins on the listing.

They made the arrangements and started fostering the girls a few weeks later. The girls were three, turning four, and adorable. I can attest that my parents have been developing the virtue of patience. The girls are strong willed and they had been neglected by their former foster parents so their behavior was difficult to manage at times. They would cycle with tantrums at first. When one got tired the other would take over. They still throw the occasional tantrum, but they are now much improved from when they first arrived. It was such a relief to my parents when the paperwork was finally sorted out.

I am so happy to have these two sisters. http://picasaweb.google.com/terrybo/RandomVideos/photo#5058655461477273938

Terry

O most merciful, all gracious and compassionate Lord Jesus Christ our Savior, Son of God: we entreat Thee, most gracious Master: look with compassion upon Thy children who have been condemned to death by the unjust judgement of men. And as Thou hast promised to bestow the heavenly kingdom on them born of water and the Spirit, and who in blamelessness of life have been translated unto Thee; and Who said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven" - we humbly pray, according to Thy unfailing promise: grant the inheritance of Thy kingdom to the multitude of spotless infants who have been cruelly murdered in the abortuaries of this land; for Thou art the resurrection and the life and the repose of all Thy servants and of these innocents, O Christ our God.
Turn the hearts of those who seek to destroy Thy little ones. We beseech Thee to pour forth Thy healing grace upon them, that they may be convicted in their hearts and turn from their evil ways. Remember all of them that kill our children as on the altars of Moloch, and render not unto them according to their deeds, but according to Thy great mercy convert them: the unbelieving to true faith and piety, and the believing that they may turn from evil and do good.

O Holy Master, Almighty Father and pre-eternal God, Who alone made and directs all things; Who rises up quickly against the evil of the impious ones; who, by providence, teaches Thy people preservation of justice and the obliteration of evil on earth; Who condescends to raise up warriors for the protection of the people of God: we entreat Thee with compunction, that as Thou didst give David power to defeat Goliath, and as Thou didst condescend through Judas Maccabeus, to seize victory from the arrogant pagans who would not call on Thy Name; so too, grant protection to us, Thy servants against the enemies rising against us as we go forth to do spiritual battle against the evil one and those who do his will rather than Thine.

For Thou art a merciful God, and lovest mankind, and unto Thee do we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Alexandr

Terry,

Beautiful photos! This is a wonderful example of God's goodness -- that when people are receptive to God's will, as your parent's had the faith to be patient they were blessed with these girls. And to the girl's parents - that they, willingly or unwillingly, procreated and gave birth -- even though not ready, or unable to parent -- gave these girls Life, and the chance to enhance God's creation.

Alexandr,
A beautiful and compassionate prayer! Thanks for sharing.

Fr. Deacon Paul