Meeting you right where you are on your foster care journey, this is The Forgotten Podcast.

Hey, it's Jamie Cabe. Welcome to the Forgotten Podcast.

Whether you are part of the foster care community, passionate about

serving, or simply interested in learning more, we are here for you. Today, we're sharing

something special. A few months ago, I received the kind invitation to lead a breakout session

at the Replanted Conference on expecting the unexpected in foster care and adoption. It was hard

and real, and I'm so thankful to have shared it even through some tears. I pray that it is a blessing

to you if you're in a season of waiting or if you've ever walked through a failed adoption.

If you've had expectations met with disappointment, this is for you.

You are not alone.

I started off this session with a video taking us on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs,

twists and turns, much like this foster care and adoption journey feels.

We're going to jump right into this episode there.

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All right, let's go now to the bonus episode called Expecting the Unexpected.

It is a road that is emotional. It is like an emotional roller coaster. The road twists and turns and jerks us back and forth and suddenly sometimes comes to a sudden stop.

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