Prison visits.  Long drives.  Tense conversations.  Doctor Visits.  Much rejoicing.   I had the privilege of walking alongside a family for 2 years, as the bio mom fought hard and long to get her kids back.  Though each one was unsure of the other in the beginning, they began to form a friendship and create a unique bond between their families. 

Their journey began a little rocky.  Each held tightly to the children; both wanting what was best for them.  Over time, they began to know each other, hear each other’s story, and enjoy each other’s company.  Restoration began to take place in the birth mom, as she was reunited with her family and given a new family through her children’s foster family. 

 After many visits and court appearances, we were at our final hearing before the kids would be going home for good.  Birth mom and foster mom sat side by side at the table with the children in their laps.  Birth mom cried as she spoke of her 2 year journey, with the help of her new friend, the foster mom.  Those in the court room were wiping away tears as they heard this story of redemption.   The judge stood up and applauded both of the moms and their journey.    Rejoice in God’s redemption and restoration!!!

Katie Bass