LJ Idol 8 - Yes, and...

[az_starshine]

The phone call came in the middle of the night. I knew it was important because of the ring tone I had set for Elizabeth from the agency, something called "Old Phone" that I downloaded off of Zedge. It wasn't one of those cute ringtones that blends into your dreams, it was a "I mean business" tone, and it was ringing right now at this precise

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[jexia]

(minor typo - "I thump pack, twice.")

[az_starshine]

Thank you! I just fixed that.

[jexia]

Really liked this.

[az_starshine]

Thanks. My husband & I are starting the foster care process soon and it's scary, but exciting. We did opt not to do emergency placement, though.

[similiesslip]

I'm so glad there are people like you. Many of my students are in foster care or have been in and out of foster care. Bless your caring heart! People who truly care are so needed!!!!!

This story was beautifully told, with the perfect mix of sensory detail and dialogue :)

[adoptedwriter]

This is lovely. AW

[az_starshine]

Thanks ..I was glad to do something this week that made me happy :)

[baxaphobia]

This is so touching, sad but hopeful.

[az_starshine]

Thank you, Nancy! That's what I was shooting for.

[roina_arwen]

Aww, very sweet! I know this is something you want to happen IRL too, so I hope for all the best for you two. :)

(This is me when I was 3)

[az_starshine]

Adorable! And thanks...I hope so too :)