Korinna DukeJun 22, 20203 minThe Little ThingsWe've been socially distancing at church for a couple weeks now. At first, I considered childcare and in person church going...
Korinna DukeMay 29, 20203 min"That was four kids ago..."It's been an ongoing joke when I try to recall what's happened since then, I say, "That was four kids ago..."
Korinna DukeMay 9, 20202 minDo they call you mom?We get asked this question often, so I figured I'd elaborate on the topic!
Korinna DukeFeb 3, 20202 minOn your first birthdayToday is a day I - not so secretly - hoped would look different. Today, you turn ONE! Today, you are eating cake, getting your first...
Korinna DukeNov 7, 20192 minWhat Now?We are a family of two again. That's a little hard to swallow. Our sweet girls are reunited with their mom and it's a bittersweet time in...
Korinna DukeOct 21, 20192 minMom vs. DadThe other day I posted on Facebook about my rockstar husband taking our youngest to the ER. But then almost immediately started feeling...
Korinna DukeAug 5, 20192 min6 Months as Foster ParentsWe've been foster parents for 6 months- half a year!! The time has flown by- most days I'm still trying to figure out how to succeed in...
Korinna DukeJul 19, 20192 minThe fightCan I be honest with you? Some days I find myself so anxious and so defeated that I want to get out of the foster system. This week has...
Korinna DukeJun 19, 20192 minIt Takes a Community...I had to get the girls and myself up, fed, dressed and out the door for an appointment at the courthouse by 8:30 this morning. I feel as...
Korinna DukeJun 14, 20192 minThe Future AheadMy mind keeps chasing these unnecessary paths as we anticipate our girls going home. We’ve found out that everything in foster care is...
Korinna DukeMay 8, 20195 minThis is the fifth draftI've sat down to write an update many times over. Even now I am struggling to find the proper words. I hesitated to write anything...
Korinna DukeMay 7, 20192 minAt a loss for words"We have a 14 month old and a newborn who can't be separated. Do you want to take them?" "Hold on, let me call my husband." That phone...
Korinna DukeFeb 1, 20195 minThe ChecklistYou may know this about me already, but organization and "to-do" lists are my jam. So when I was preparing for the final weeks we had kid...
Korinna DukeJan 24, 20192 minThank You!"We see Mobberly is having foster care babysitting training, if we went, would that be helpful to you and Kevin?" "I just saw your...
Korinna DukeJan 21, 20192 minHobby LobbyAs most eager soon-to-be mamas, I found myself perusing the aisles of Hobby Lobby searching for decor that would go into my soon-to-be...
Korinna DukeJan 11, 20192 minAll those questionsAfter talking with numerous people who have been touched by foster care, you can hear what they have learned and what they may have been...
Korinna DukeDec 14, 20183 minReady or not..."Foster Care requires a lot of waiting and patience." Okay, so when we first started telling people about our desire to do foster care,...
Korinna DukeDec 6, 20183 minRejection."After careful consideration & assessment, we regret to inform you that our agency will not be able to work with you toward your goal of...