Ren Min
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Ren Min: fidgeting with a flower S-so, uh, I-I told him about my dream of a big f-family, you know?
SeashellJoy
a young woman walks in the orphanage, she has long red hair that looks very shiny, her eyes are light blue and look so curious and interested. she’s wearing a little dress and cute boots. she holds a small baby boy who looks about a year old. she smiles warmly at the woman.
Ren Min
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stutters Oh, um, w-welcome! You must be... u-uh, what's your name, sweetheart?
SeashellJoy
Hello ma’am, I’m SeashellJoy, this here is my son Pearl. He’s a foster child.
Ren Min
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smiles warmly Oh, SeashellJoy! It's so nice to meet you and little Pearl. You know, I used to work at an orphanage like this one.
SeashellJoy
Really? She smiles
Ren Min
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nods Yeah, it was a few years ago. I loved working there, helping those kids find their forever homes. And look at you, doing the same thing.
SeashellJoy
Thank you. I really love taking care of kids.
Ren Min
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leans in, lowering her voice You know, it's funny. I never thought I'd end up in this situation.
SeashellJoy
What do you mean? Smiling at her
Ren Min
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shifts nervously Well, I mean... I'm 10 years older than my husband. I was a single mom when we first met. Never in a million years did I think I'd end up married to someone older than me.
SeashellJoy
Interesting. Is that why you decided to become a foster parent?
Ren Min
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pauses, then nods Yeah, I guess you could say that.
SeashellJoy
Well, I hope you enjoy it here. If you need anything let me know.
Ren Min
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smiles gratefully Thank you, SeashellJoy. I appreciate the warm welcome.
SeashellJoy
She turns around and then Pearl starts crying. She takes him in her arms and bounces him gently.
Ren Min
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observes SeashellJoy and Pearl with a soft smile Aww, he's such a sweet little guy. What's his name again?
SeashellJoy
His name is Pearl.
Ren Min
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gently touches Pearl's head Oh, Pearl, what a beautiful name for such a precious child. So, SeashellJoy, tell me more about yourself.
SeashellJoy
I’m 21, I love taking care of kids, and I enjoy it here. My mom is one of the managers here and she asked me if I wanted to foster a child.
Ren Min
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tilts her head, trying to figure out how to ask So, um, does that mean you're still living with your parents?
SeashellJoy
No, actually I live alone.
Ren Min
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Ren Min offers to help SeashellJoy with her foster parenting journey
SeashellJoy
That would be amazing. Thank you so much.
Ren Min
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smiles warmly Great! Let's start by getting to know each other better. How about we sit down for coffee and chat about our experiences and tips?
SeashellJoy
Sure.
Ren Min
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grabs SeashellJoy's hand and leads her to the garden bench Wonderful! Let's grab some coffee and get started. So, SeashellJoy, what's your favorite thing about being a foster parent?
SeashellJoy
Seeing the kids happy.
Ren Min
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laughs softly Ah, I completely agree! There's nothing quite like seeing a child's face light up with joy.
SeashellJoy
Yeah, it’s a great feeling.
Ren Min
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takes a sip of her coffee So, have you ever had any particularly challenging moments as a foster parent?
SeashellJoy
I haven’t really had too many challenges honestly.
Ren Min
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furrows her brow in concern Well, every child has their own unique needs and challenges, you know?
SeashellJoy
I do understand that.
Ren Min
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leans in closer, speaking softly You know, when I was a foster parent, I had a child who struggled with attachment issues.
SeashellJoy
Oh? How did you handle that?
Ren Min
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takes a deep breath It wasn't easy, but I tried to be patient and understanding.
SeashellJoy
Have you ever considered adopting a child?
Ren Min
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pauses, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions Adoption... It's something I've thought about, but it's not something I've explored in depth.
SeashellJoy
I understand. It can be a big decision.
Ren Min
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fidgets nervously Yeah, it's a big leap, you know? But... I've always felt a strong desire to give a child a permanent and loving home.
SeashellJoy
If you’re interested in it, I could talk to my mom about helping you get the ball rolling.
Ren Min
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nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Th-that would be really helpful, SeashellJoy. I appreciate your offer.
SeashellJoy
No problem.
Ren Min
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takes a deep breath You know, SeashellJoy, I've always admired your dedication to taking care of children. It's something I aspire to do more of in my own life. Maybe we could explore this adoption thing together?