Hello! Thanks for checking out our page. We are Mark and Jim, you may have seen our show Fostering Love on Discovery Health. We would love to answer any questions you have and talk about the trials and tribulations of adopting, foster care, gay parenting, stay at home dad parenting or life in general.
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- February 18, 2009 at 10:34 am
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How did you decide which one of you would be the "stay at home dad"? Do you ever feel like you want to switch places?
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- February 23, 2009 at 7:56 pm
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Mark and Jim,
I just want to thank you so much for putting your story out there. My husband and I are only 24 and facing infertility. I was depressed for a long time, not because adoption is our only option, but because I always saw adoption as costing thousands of dollars, something that would be years in the future. When I saw your show, I was absolutely inspired to look into foster to adopt programs, and it looks like my prayers are being answered. Again, thank you so much and God bless you and your beautiful family!
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- February 25, 2009 at 12:11 pm
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Jim and Mark:
Thank you for allowing your story to be told. My partner and I have been together almost 12 years and are fortunate to have twin boys who are almost 5 who are biologically mine although my partner was able to adopt them when they were one so both she and I have full parental rights.
It was wonderful to see a family on TV that looks a little bit like ours does! Thanks again to you and to DHC for having the courage to profile an amazing family that looks a bit out of the ordinary.
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- May 20, 2009 at 8:55 pm
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Hello guys,
I am so glad to see a positive show on gay parenting.My partner of 12 years and I adopted 3 children about 3 years ago.They are 5,11,13. We are so blessed to have them in our lives and we hope you will enjoy your children also. If you need any tips let us know. Take care!
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If you are looking for an open and affirming congregation check out loomisucc.com. We would love to have you as part of our faith community.
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Hi Jim and Mark,
Thanks for joining Community! And welcome!
I'm so intrigued by your show, not just because of your fabulous family, and adorable animals, but because of your experiences in foster parenting.
My inlaws were foster parents, and eventually adopted their two children. My husband and I have discussed it. I volunteer regularly with abused women, and I know there are so many children that need a healthy, happy, loving home life.
While both of us feel strongly about adopting, my husband is leery of the heartbreak that comes when the birth mother changes her mind, or other circumstances cause you to say good bye to that child.
I know you've been through that.
How did you get past it? And did the experience make you shy away from foster parenting at all?