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Foster's Fodder for Thought: January 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Friday, January 27, 2012. The Moon State, a Global Warming Hoax, and Secret Swiss Bank Accounts: A Train Wreck Worse Than Reality TV. It’s really too bad that I’m talking about the Republican debate last night, but you can’t make this stuff up. So, there’s nothing funny in that. And my wife, who is none of those things, is called to this service – so, I avoid it like the plague normally. But, I just can’t after last night. Almost all of it. I know, I know. Quick recap of the ...

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: April 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Thursday, April 12, 2012. Foster's Fodder for Thought: The Magic Kingdom, Soccer Season, Giggles … and Ug. Foster's Fodder for Thought: The Magic Kingdom, Soccer Season, Giggles … and Ug. By Troy Foster The last several weeks have been similar to Space Mountain – the amazing, nauseating roller coaster in Disney Wor. The Magic Kingdom, Soccer Season, Giggles … and Ugliness. Then why, you may ask, should I have anything “ugly” to write about. Nothing has happened per se. And, i...

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: August 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Saturday, August 11, 2012. 8220;Daddy, Can I Have a Wheelchair? I held little Henry in my arms, his head resting on my shoulder, and his arms wrapped around my neck – when he asked me. We were almost halfway to the car, both exhausted, sweating profusely, and the “dry heat” proving to be less so than one would hope. He titled his head, moved his mouth toward my ear, and whispered “Daddy, can I have a wheelchair? It shouldn’t have broken my heart, but it did. And here we were.

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: February 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Monday, February 27, 2012. Make-A-Wish; View From a Different Angle. For years, I’ve been involved in the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I was an active Board Member for the Arizona, founding chapter. And, I worked hands on in helping grant children’s wishes. I was extremely passionate about it – these wishes were for the kids and their families, and seemed to serve as a brief respite for the reality of their child’s condition. My how perspectives change. This time was very different.

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: March 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The Leprechauns’ Late Visit. Every year, the leprechauns make an appearance at the Foster house. Of course, they are so sneaky that no one ever sees them. And they are quite mischievous. But there can be no mistaking that they have been there, as they leave quite a mess. This year was no different. Well, with one exception. They made their trek, and turbulent tracks behind, three days after St. Patrick’s Day. And the kids were frustrated. Came and wen...

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: September 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Saturday, September 8, 2012. Childhood Cancer, Special Needs, and the Shining Star – Hope. So, I took another piece of therapeutic advice. Distanced myself from those circumstances. Before, I would not let myself do that – thinking I was being selfish, too self-centered, etc. But in truth, diving in to help never resulted in a positive outcome for anyone. And, I was useless to all. And then . . . . My kids challenged me even further! And Luke Took it Even Further. A couple of...

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: May 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Friday, May 11, 2012. I Mean Happy Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day hits this year at the perfect time. I know it’s the same Sunday in May – but this year – the timing has been key. You see, my wife – mother of our four – has been gone for the whole week and returns tomorrow. And though nothing out of the ordinary happened in the Foster Family this week, it gave me (and the kids) a renewed appreciation for Kristen on this Mother’s Day! One, however, is that I’m a decent father.

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: October 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Thursday, October 18, 2012. I Hope He's Right! In a quiet moment, Henry asked Kristen and me "What do you think Heaven is like? It's probably really white and pretty and soft. Probably no one hurts. Right Mom? I bet he's right. I pray with that hope every day. Wednesday, October 3, 2012. We were talking on the phone – both headed home from work (which seems to be good, quiet, quality time together) – when we realized it. Our words were horrifying. And it’s okay. In our world,...

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Foster's Fodder for Thought: June 2012

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Foster's Fodder for Thought. Sunday, June 17, 2012. The Beverly Hillbillies Meets Gilligan’s Island – Foster Style. This Father’s Day is different than any other for me. I’m not spending it with Kristen and the kids. Instead, I’m all the way across the country – getting our new home ready for their arrival! That’s right, the Foster clan is going back to Arizona – Scottsdale, that is. A lot has happened since my last update. A tale of a fateful trip.”. I haven’t written for some time. I’m not sugges...