How to Recharge as an Adoptive or Foster Parent

The other day I was looking at a magazine while waiting for an appointment. The headline read "How Do You Recharge?"

Recharge. It's so important as adoptive and foster parents, but there are times we let it go. 

Too busy.

Too exhausted.

I remember when it felt impossible. At the end of the day, I crashed. I was exhausted. And to find the energy to recharge just seemed impossible. 

But...I now know that was a mistake. 

Recharging is important. This journey of adoptive and foster parenting is a marathon. We need to refuel and recharge along the way...or we'll never make it. 

A week long vacation on a beach or in a hotel room by yourself probably isn't feasible. You need to find ways to recharge your batteries. Even little things can do the trick.

Find some ways to recharge. Make a list of them...so when you're totally worn out, you don't have to try to think of ways to recharge.

Watch a movie, curl up with a good book, connect with a friend, enjoy a cup of coffee on your porch. 

Do it regularly. Do it often. It's important. ​