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Deep State Witch

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11. It's Always Bittersweet

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Jan 27, 2025, 11:46 AM

Jan 27

When the fosters go to their forever homes. I always feel like a proud parent at graduation day. You'll miss the little babies, but you're happy that they're in a great home.

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My sweet Bridget is leaving me tomorrow [View all] Jilly_in_VA Jan 27 OP

Well you guided her in the direction she must go to have a happy and safe life. magicarpet Jan 27 #1

All compliments to you biophile Jan 27 #2

Thank you for giving her the best possible start for a long, happy life. niyad Jan 27 #3

... SheltieLover Jan 27 #4

Reading your post title, I thought she was going in for an end of life appt. Fla Dem Jan 27 #5

Oh, I know all about "Foster Fails" Jilly_in_VA Jan 27 #6

Thank you for caring for them. Fla Dem Jan 27 #7

It's a good thing for her... 2naSalit Jan 27 #8

Bridget is part of a trio Jilly_in_VA Jan 27 #9

All blessings on people brave enough to foster, and what a relief to realize... 3catwoman3 Jan 27 #10

It's Always Bittersweet Deep State Witch Jan 27 #11

Yes, but all your love is another karma point Nigrum Cattus Jan 27 #12

It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Jan 27 #13