As we’re going through the adoption process, I’ve found that people speaking of “adopting” or “fostering” animals just rubs me in the wrong way.

@marmanold what do you think they should say (I’m curious as I’ve never thought about it, but I’ve not gone through the process).

@marmanold The expression "furbabies" absolutely gives me the willies.

@ChrisJWilson I’m not sure. Maybe just stick with “got”, “watching”, “bought”, “keeping”, and like words. — Adoption and foster parenting are a huge commitment and challenge. Just seems off to use those same terms for having an extra dog in the house.

@ReaderJohn Yes! Pets as children hit me wrong, too. You aren’t a parent if you can put your “child” in a crate for five hours while you go out for drinks with friends!

@marmanold Didn’t know you were going through the process. What route are you guys going (domestic, international, foster)? My oldest 2 were adopted from foster care in Nashville.

@craigmcclellan That’s awesome! We’re doing Mercy Multiplied right now, but I think we’ll apply to another place here in a few months. — We already have three children, so we’re not in a hurry. Just feel that God has called us to this and we’re specifically looking to support ministries that support women well.

@marmanold love that. We made a pandemic move away from Nashville, and don’t feel with our kids’ needs we can say yes to fostering or adopting more, but we have found a local ministry like that to support.