I'm so sick of this.

[@farbeneath6581]

Praying for you! As important as fostering is I’ve always been scared to do it because I couldn’t handle letting go or not knowing if I get to keep them. You are doing amazing work! I will be praying for peace

[@caseyr4188]

Praying for you. We have fostered as well and gone through the foster care roller coaster too and feel your pain. I am so thankful that God knows the beginning and end. I’ll be praying for you through this challenging time!

[@proverb31girl]

You are definitely not being dramatic! I appreciate you sharing your journey.

[@Mamabookworm88]

I really appreciate and respect how you simultaneously share your story while protecting their own stories and privacy. God bless you. -- That is so very difficult for your family and the little ones.. 😮‍💨💚

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Sam!

[@baritt77]

Thank you for sharing your journey and heart. I prayed for you and your family this morning.

[@psalm19creations]

So sorry to hear you're still not getting any long-term answers. I would be beyond frustrated too. I'll be continuing to pray for you and your family!

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Charlene!

[@rosabellerabbit]

Prayers for you in this hard time. We just adopted our foster daughter after 5 years of waiting, so I know how hard it is. Know that God sees you through all of this, no matter what happens.

[@katrinaKJB1611]

I totally understand what you are going through. Both of my young siblings are foster-adopted. I was 19 when my little brother came into my life at 5 weeks old. I remember realizing after we adopted him 2 years into his life, that I had unintentionally put up a slight barrier because it would hurt too much to attach fully and then lose him. The same goes for my little sister, whom we got at 5 days old. Thank the Lord we got to keep them. But fostering is a great test of faith and patience.

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your story!

[@tammylong111]

I'm so sorry things are still uncertain for all of you. My husband and I also adopted internationally so I don't have any experience with foster care. But, I do believe that each day you have with these children you are pouring into them and planting seeds that will make a positive impact on them. You are very brave to step into their lives, knowing your time may be limited with them, and opening your heart anyway. I'll continue praying for you. And, no, you are certainly NOT being dramatic!

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Tammy!

[@sarahstangledtales]

You’re not being dramatic, you’re being real and I really appreciate and admire that. I’ll be continuing to pray for you and your family. 💖

[@jessicastamper4312]

Sending prayers on your foster situation. Prayer for big clarity in your life. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thank you!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Prayers for you and your family sister throughout this process. You are not being dramatic, these are real feelings and emotions for a reason and I would feel the same!

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks for your prayers, Amanda!

[@Peggymib]

Love your attitude. Listening to you, has just taught me I should live much more in the present and enjoy the here and now. A person always thinks they are the only one with these crazy issues. Thank You, for sharing, and enjoy the day the Lord has given us.

[@MoniquetheBookGeek]

My heart and prayers continue to go out to you and your family, Chantel! 🫂🙏

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thank you, Monique!

[@bytesofmemory]

This is so hard! The basically no update is disheartening! Prayers for piece when your life feels like it is in limbo because of someone else's decisions! We are currently living in that place as we seek in home care for my FIL.

[@ChantelKlassen]

I'm praying for you too, Lindsay!

[@tomaria100]

Chantel, you and your husband are to be commended for loving these children! Yes, beautify your part of the world!

[@lyddie8]

I’m so sorry and I really hope everything get sorted out 🙏🏽❤️

[@miriamelizabethreads]

Praying for this situation Chantel ❤❤❤ You are not dramatic at all, and that's so unfortunate your friend accused you of this, I had a similar experience last year and then received an actual diagnosis.

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Miriam!

[@CM-ey6qy]

Sounds to me these people in charge of fostering don’t know what they are doing, they are lucky to have people like you caring so much about children! It must be difficult and I would never think you are dramatic! You are inspiring!

[@ChantelKlassen]

It can be hard to foster when the system is so broken!

[@ReadBrucey]

Yes I did my time fostering! When I lost the kids I had, I was done! It was too much on all the levels. The state I live in horrible but hear that is on par for other places.

[@BandanaBookmom]

“Live present. See the beauty. Create the beauty.” YOU GOT THIS!!!! 🙏🏻💕 Also, you are amazing - I only foster kittens and it’s hard…. Nothing compared to real little humans.

[@victoria9663]

Praying for you. ❤️❤️ (And for the record I have never ever thought you were dramatic. You're one of those refreshing channels where I feel like you are as authentic as it's possible to be on social media, and are just yourself. Which is why I enjoy your videos so much. So I'd let go of that old friend's judgment if I were you ❤️)

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks for your prayers, Victoria!

[@JacquelineCaron]

So sorry you are on this roller-coast journey with your foster children, I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers ❤

[@Amy_loopsandliterature]

You are such an inspiration! I will definitely be praying for all of you...that the best is done for those two young children! What a blessing your family is to them!

[@Jess-pagesandgrace]

My heart goes out to you on this journey. You are all in our prayers. You worded it so well that it's a whole other level of instability and a complete surrendering of your life to God's will. Zero control over your family dynamic and the future of these precious kids. I felt so many of the struggles you described deeply as I watched the video. Our son was with us 3 1/2 years in a roller coaster foster care journey before we were finally able to adopt him this past August. We have now started the journey all over with 2 year old twins. Praying for continued strength. You're doing amazing work.

[@m.appleton9956]

Ugh, I’m so sorry you guys are still in this space of unknowns. So hard! Also, I now really want to know what book you’re reading that’s making you want to make more beauty-I think we all need that. 😊

[@ChantelKlassen]

Chautona's Clock Tower Bound! amzn.to/4bJBMTB

[@covergirlbooks]

Praying for you! May there be settled matters and settled hearts soon!

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Beth!

[@viennafingers26]

I’m so sorry. Praying for you all. This sounds so hard. Hugs.

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks for your prayers!

[@jaimeg.3012]

Praying big prayers for you all! I have a dear friend that is walking through something similar right now. Her and her husband are fostering a little boy (going on 2 years) and I see how the constant not knowing affects each of them. It is not being dramatic....it's being real. Lots of love and prayers going out to you and your family.

[@ChantelKlassen]

Oh, I feel for your friend! It's so hard to have it drag out. Thanks so much for your prayers, Jaime!

[@chasingrainbowschannel]

I can relate to people thinking or saying you are dramatic over being sick (I went through many illnesses and severe injuries through school and work)...my husband also has crohns disease...that is a huge struggle in itself! Foster care is a dramatic roller coaster...you are not dramatic by sharing that!❤❤❤ prayers are continuing for you and your family🙏💜

[@annas.7725]

I'm so sorry you have had, and are having these struggles. It must be a real heartache, and a frustration as well. I will continue to pray for your family to be strong during this trial, and for the best outcome for all of you. God bless you, Chantel! 💕🙂

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks for your prayers!

[@carlyhunt5339]

I’m continuing to pray for you and your family. You’re not being dramatic at all. This is a lot to deal with. ❤

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Carly!

[@addyhay]

I'm thinking and praying for you all! What book have you been reading?

[@ChantelKlassen]

The book I was referring to is Clock Tower Bound by Chautona Havig!

[@jessicaburkett78]

It’s so sad that Canada sounds so similar to the U.S. when it comes to the foster care system. Unless you live it you don’t completely get it. It’s. So. Hard. Completely understand where your are coming from. Continuing to pray for your family, the kids, their family. Those kids deserve permanency. They feel these things too and if it’s so hard for us as adults, imagine what it does to them. 😢

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Jess! I'm both glad and sad you can understand. 💕

[@BeckyMueller-m6x]

Praying for you!

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thank you!

[@amybunner1158]

Definitely praying for you guys!❤

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thank you, Amy!

[@cassiemherbert2180]

Thank you for sharing! I have a friend going through something similar with her foster kids, and this video reminded me to check in on her ❤ Will remember to lift you up in prayer as I pray for her. I would love to know the name of the book you referenced about bringing beauty into the world?

[@paperbacksandponytails]

I'm continuing to pray for everyone involved. 🥰

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Katie!

[@paperbacksandponytails]

@@ChantelKlassen your welcome

[@lindawarner9406]

Praying for you

[@Moriahg]

I'm sorry you're going through such a rough time. I'm praying for you. It seems like the foster care system in the US is a little better than Canada. I understand why its so complicated but its still very unfortunate.

[@darlenefarley8193]

Chantel I feel so bad for you and your family to have to go through this. And so kids must be so confused as well as you guys do. But you and your family is so good that you take in children who needs some love. I will keep your family in my prayers.

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks for praying for us, Darlene!

[@darlenefarley8193]

You are so welcome

[@moiraoliver1671]

Prayers will continue. x

[@sandra3616]

In my estimation, some things sound dramatic because they are dramatic. This is a really difficult situation, and an ongoing one. Social services is a strange beast! I really appreciate your family's commitment and devotion. 🙏

[@tinar590]

🙏💞 may God continue to guide you, give you wisdom and peace

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Romanticizing your life. I love this.

[@Writing4Jesus247]

Man, I'm sorry, Chantel. The government and social services make things so complicated and confusing. I don't know why. I can't imagine what that feels like. But God bless you for doing the Lord's work. You are a light to these kids and I know He's proud of you. Giving up your own normal life to serve Him.❤ Praying!

[@KrisFasseBooksandButterflies]

Well, you still have my prayers for sure

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Kris, it's been nice knowing you are praying.

[@KrisFasseBooksandButterflies]

@@ChantelKlassen right back atcha ❤️

[@breatheinsimple5369]

Aww I am sorry this sounds so stressful! Anyway you could still get the bigger house and if they did have to unfortunately leave, could you foster kids there to help with the finances? ❤

[@ChantelKlassen]

In theory we could but we are no interested in continuing to deal with the foster system more than we need to.

[@kimberlypearson5694]

The Lord is ever present and He direct and guide your family and the kids too❤❤will be praying for all of you!

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thank you!

[@growingthesedas4523]

Foster mom here, it’s been four years that we have been doing it. Yes, we try to keep our eyes on Jesus and pray that he will come and keep our faith strong. But it is very hard you are not being dramatic at all. It’s an emotional roller coaster.

[@Sarah-bf3yb]

🙏❤

[@starlasell5698]

🙏🙏🙏

[@RambleMaven]

I’m sorry your video randomly popped into my feed but I clicked cuz you looked like Tina Fey in the thumbnail 😭

[@ChantelKlassen]

Haha, I've heard that a couple of times.

[@ChautonaHavig]

Still praying, but want to reassure you... this doesn't feel excessively dramatic to me on this side. I think it is for you because you know the details that we don't. So for us, it's more matter-of-fact (by comparison). Sigh... Just wish they'd consider the kids' need for stability, too.

[@ChantelKlassen]

Thanks Chautona! And also, thanks for Clock Tower Bound and making me want to romanticize life! ☺

[@baritt77]

That you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9. Praying for God's heart, clarity and resolution for you and your family.

[@lauraramosdelgado]

Praying that the Lord would move in unexpected ways and you would be able to see it all work out in the end. “And we know that ALL things work out together for good to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28). 🙏

[@sandrametcalfe7483]

Our friends were foster parents for 20 years. They ended up adopting 4 of them. Their own children suffered a lot having to share their parents love with foster children. They didn’t discover this until their children were adults and let them know. I think it’s something every foster parent needs to think about. May Our Lord doesn’t want you to move just now. It might be better to stay until you know for sure if your foster children will return back to their parents.

[@erinmangold4263]

This has been my go-to verse this week while I go through my own “drama.” 🩵 “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5:10-11

[@ChantelKlassen]

I love those verses, thanks for sharing!

[@evamatlach1986]

I don‘t believe that anybody here has the feeling that you are dramatic. 🫶🏻 You share your journey but without drama! And your situation for me is dramatic and sounds really hard! I pray for all of you! 💚