Logistics

I have been a little keyed up here lately thinking about how this fostering situation is all going to work out.  I still trust that this is what God wants us to do and I know that He will work it all out. Sometimes I anxious about having to buy a bigger van. Don't get me wrong, I've wanted a bigger van for some time now, but it's nicer thinking about then actually spending your money and getting one. Also, our house is already cramped with 2 kids in each small room. If we move the toys out of the kids rooms then we could potentially fit another set of bunk beds in there. We also have a single garage that we can take in to make for more room.  We had talked about taking it in and making it a play room/school room/laundry room.  But again, instead of talking we are facing actually having to do it.  I know the finances will work themselves out, they always have.
But on top of that, it seems like our families think we're crazy.  Perhaps that is just an assumption because nothing has actually been said, but in that is some truth. Nothing has been said at all about it. No questions, no support, not even a "are you guys crazy?", it's weird.  Maybe they just don't know what to think or going by the old  "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all".  Honestly, if our families are concerned, I could see that. It doesn't seem very logical to foster when you already have 4 kids. And especially since most people only have 2 kids, we already have our hands way full.  But we still believe when the bible says:
 "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate" Psalm 127:3-5
All children are a blessing, not a burden. Deuteronomy 28 is very clear that the Lord will take care of our needs as long as we are obedient. The provision will come after the children, not necessarily the other way around. I know that these children(our children and our future foster children) are a blessing to us and I pray we are a blessing to them.
We have been blessed to have such a supportive church family. Certain people have been very encouraging to us and we really appreciate that.  Our life group has been great and actually I wanted to share something our friend Brent read to us on Sunday. It was so timely and really spoke to our hearts. This is from his blog Truthseakers:

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written:  "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?  For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.  Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.  1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The first battle between faith and human reason took place in the garden of Eden. Spurred on by the lies of the serpent, Eve began to look at her situation from a purely logical perspective and decided she was being cheated by God out of something good. Her faith faltered as "reasonable" thoughts of self-interest filled her mind.

I am not saying that the way of faith is never logical, but by operating only on the basis of reason, a conflict with the Lord is inevitable. The reason is that His instructions and actions don't always appear reasonable from a human perspective. Although Isaiah 55:8-9 describes God's thoughts and ways as higher than man's, many people judge divine ideas to be lower than human intelligence.

Paul emphasizes this when he points out that God's choices are illogical by the world's standards. His message of salvation seems foolish, and His messengers appear weak and unimpressive. In an age that thrives on recognition, admiration, and importance, a person who believes the Bible is considered a weakling in need of a religious crutch to cope with life. While this description is given in derision, it's actually quite accurate. Recognizing their helplessness, believers lean on Christ so He can raise them to stand with Him in righteousness.

That day in Eden, sin and self-importance entered the human heart. But all the worldly wisdom that fuels our pride is nullified by God. He is looking not for great and impressive people but for weak, humble servants who can boast only in Christ. The Savior alone is their strength and wisdom