For eight years, Julia and her family have been a certified foster family with a heart big enough to welcome many children. So, when they received a call about a baby boy named Braelyn, they welcomed him into their home, too. Julia thought he would be with them for a few days before having to say a heartbreaking goodbye again, but the magical impact he was about to have on their lives was something no one expected.
A Forever Home
When Braelyn arrived, Julia and her family assumed he was just another precious baby who would be with them for a short time. After a few days, his father was granted full custody, and Julia prepared for another heartbreaking goodbye. However, Braelyn’s father requested that Julia continue to care for him due to his long working hours. The journey hadn’t ended yet. Julia and Braelyn’s connection was no less than a mother-son duo, and he soon started calling her “Mama Julie.”
Years passed, and their bond kept growing. Julia witnessed every single milestone, from wiping his tears to keeping him safe from the cruel world. While talking about saying goodbye to babies after being their foster parent, Julia gets teary and says, “It never gets easy.” However, her bond with Braelyn is unbreakable, and she does not see it fading away in this life now.
Julia also shared that while fostering so many children has taught her that love without limits does exist, the pain of letting go can never be avoided. Braelyn has become the person who gets unconditional love from her, and their bond is a source of comfort for both of them.