OUR FIRST FOSTER PLACEMENT CALL - a sibling group!

Just 5 days after being licensed, we got our first call for a sibling group!
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[@debrataylor2059]

I'm not crying, you're crying....just wow! God is so amazing. I am honored and blessed to have met you both!

[@HappyHoppe]

God is good 😊❤️

[@samanthastawick6289]

Wow this is such a good example of a call. Everyone our certification classes wanted to know what the placement calls sound like. Thank you for posting this.

[@emilyschlotte5914]

I got happy tears when you said the parents love their children!!! You are going into this with hopes of them returning! Many don't go into it like that!! I just discovered you guys and I myself am a foster parent!

[@HappyHoppe]

Yes, definitely! A foster parents goal should be reunification when it's safe and possible. We're definitely continuing to pray for that

[@emilyschlotte5914]

@@HappyHoppe agreed ! Many think or go into it thinking oh they are mine even tho they know otherwise 😉 just love your hearts!

[@RaechelDesertQueen-ei7ip]

I love that she said that

[@rcorn8114]

From the 1980's into the early 2000's we fostered. I had to say goodbye to hundreds. Yes, your heart will heal. Somewhere there is a book with all their pictures, names, ages. Hundreds of children all with different stories. Twenty years from now you will be at a Walmart, a gas station or a Mall and a teen or young adult will walk up to you and say “aren’t you Mr. and Mrs. Hoppe? I pray Gods riches blessings for you.

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww 🥰 that’s such a sweet story! Thanks for sharing! I like the idea of a book for you to keep with pictures and names :)

[@kristyarmstrong1218]

I am starting my journey into becoming a single foster mom. I am starting to collect the things I need, the classes start in August or September . I am so excited to start this journey.

[@HappyHoppe]

That’s amazing!!!

[@rachelann6036]

Loved watching this. My family got certified last year and got our first placement shortly after of 3 amazing kiddos 6mo old 1yr old and a 2yr old. a little bit crazy. We celebrated all three of their birthdays they grew up a lot in the time they were here and just went back home with their mom a couple weeks ago. We also got a newborn from the hospital recently as well. I love being a foster family so much ❤️

[@HappyHoppe]

Love this story!! Wow 3 kids that close in age would be a lot, but what a blessing for them and your family 🥰

[@dmtlmusic8344]

how long did you take care of them for?

[@Lidzee22]

That is exciting! It sounds like a hard emotional journey, but I am sure those kids will be loved while they are will you, which is what they need. God Bless!

[@crcb4]

Praise God. Praying for the healing of this precious 7year old. You will be a blessing to these kids.

[@shellsfacebook]

Squeals in excitement for you. I hope all is going well with the placement.... Hugs to you all...

[@916tiffanym]

We are 11 months into our first foster placement,m and have started the adoption process. Hoping the adoption will be finalized by March

[@afpwebworks]

Didn’t I tell you that you are such great people that life will reward you. Fostering might prove to be so rewarding for you!! Now you’re instant parents.

[@susanlumley5547]

Wow! That is huge! 3 under 7! All the best x

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah, the past 1.5 weeks has been a little nuts 😜 but we’re so thankful and things are starting to calm down

[@crazylicious85]

😭 y’all are seriously amazing to even consider fostering 1 child, much less 3. Not many would be willing & it’s so nice to see you are interested in giving these children a stable home. I feel so bad for them being forced out by the first foster family.

[@antoniohicksgiggetts6561]

I got so happy to hear that call you guys got

[@Melh21]

I had tears in my eyes listening and watching you guys taking that call. You guys are wonderful for giving children the chance at a safe and loving upbringing. So many don’t get this opportunity to be placed with such great people as yourselves. I work with students with disabilities and so many come from disadvantaged or unstable homes. So nice to see this. 😎👍👍👍

[@madisondorsey2304]

I dont know why I cried this was such a beautiful moment

[@Victoryfath]

Crying for you both happy tears and sadness.for the children. May God show his love through you both . May the children find God

[@mommingyourway]

Love the conversation at the end! "That's not normal for me!" And, "I'm a contemplative guy!" Lol! Love you guys! 😂

[@alanmoffat4680]

I've been watching your Aussie adventures with much joy. I have lived in Brisbane for over 74 yrs and we have been Foster Carers for 25 years. I know that you will have joy and some sorrow with your fostering. A most worthwhile endeavour and wish you well, good job mate.

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww! Thanks!

[@chasingrainbowschannel]

I started to cry with you! So excited for you both!

[@elizabethlarose3632]

I’m not crying your crying.....omg happy tears... so happy for you and the 3 kiddos.💖

[@RaechelDesertQueen-ei7ip]

❤ Congratulations guys

[@jessicacarnahan1096]

I pray these kiddos get to see this video someday when they are all healed and together with their family- to know they are loved this much- even before you met them- well that’s a lot of hope for their future! Congratulations and many many blessing to come for everyone!! Eeeeeek!!! How exciting!!

[@ReiverGrad14]

I love that your first was loving on the babies but also their parents. I have watched so many of these videos and loving the parents is the last thing on their mind. God bless you!

[@RelatableMotherhood]

We're about to be licensed here. Hopefully in the next week ❤ can't wait to follow along with you two! Praying God's hand on you!

[@HappyHoppe]

So great 😀 excited for you to begin your foster care story 😊

[@123ranne]

Thank you for posting this! Helpful to hear before we accept our first placement!

[@KristinaWatts]

Omygosh this is amazing! I was put into an orphanage at a young age with my siblings but I was very blessed to be adopted into an American family. I was from Belarus. You are doing Gods work and that’s just awesome! Praying for you and your family !

[@RigbyRomage]

My partner and I are very near to the finish line of licensure and rewatching this video is bringing me so much calm. Thank you thank you for recording it and sharing about your experience. Seeing the look on your face when you were an immediate "yes" brought tears to my eyes. I know that no call or experience is the same and I am having a little bit of a hard time being anxious about the unknown. Seeing you handle it so beautifully helps me to relax a bit. So eager to hear about your next placement. I would be so interested if you all did a video to share what made you want to get into fostering and if your ultimate goal is to adopt. No pressure because you might not want to share that info.

[@HappyHoppe]

So glad this video helped calm you down. Yeah, so many unknowns and it’s easy to worry. For me, I have to focus on my faith in God over my fear ❤️ Thanks for the video idea. I’ve talked about those in several videos several years ago, but it’s not the main focus of the video and it’s been awhile, so it’d be good to make another video - plus our ideas of ultimate goal has definitely shifted since we first started to foster.

[@JulieLynn89]

I’m SO EXCITED for you all! 😭 Praying for you guys and those precious little ones! ❤️

[@bigkiwifam844]

Oh, you guys are amazing! I just love your heart for serving God and serving others 💗 Praying that all has been going well with these 3 precious children, they are blessed to have you in their lives. Love and blessings from New Zealand.

[@saraschneider6781]

Your husband is precious. "If they wet the bed, we're good." Just found your channel so I'm looking forward to catching up on your story!

[@HappyHoppe]

Glad to have you here Sara :) if you’ve not already found the playlists, check out the Foster Care Playlist- it makes it easier to watch our journey in order. And yeah, Peter doesn’t make it into a lot of the recent videos, but he is great- very supportive and an amazing foster dad ❤️

[@saraschneider6781]

@@HappyHoppe thank you!

[@DJ_afroASH]

Your smiles show how much love you both have ♥️💙

[@silviaandrea1535]

Congratulations on getting your first foster kids. You are going to do a great job you guys have the perfect heart for this journey. Can't wait to see how it went!

[@alexisl639]

It has been incredible to see your journey over the years, and I am so excited to see this new adventure! Congratulations!

[@jodiebryant2409]

I'm from the UK, it was awesome seeing what you have done to prepare and witnessing your first phone call. My husband and I got licensed on the 19/10/2022 so far we have had 7 potential placements, were still waiting.

[@HappyHoppe]

Waiting is always hard :) thanks for your comment

[@kaylapaige03]

You both have such big hearts!

[@tateapage]

Thanks so very much for sharing this call with us. My husband and I are awaiting our official license to come in the mail for the state of Maryland. I had so many questions on this process and your video was extremely informative. Wishing you guys all the best on your journey with the kiddos 😊

[@HappyHoppe]

Good, I was hoping it would be helpful for others going through the process as we had no idea what to expect our questions we should ask :) Excited for you to start your journey! Give yourself lots of grace and let little things slide the first week of placement as its a lot of change for everyone. Things have really smoothed out our second week (Tuesday is 2 weeks) with consistency.

[@tateapage]

Thanks, I'm excited for you guys next video! It's such an amazing journey to be on. I'm happy to hear things are smoothing out for you and everyone is doing well. Take care 🤗

[@UnbreakableCD]

So happy for you. We still have 1 more class this Saturday to get our certificate but the home study/visit and a few other things still have to be done. I was crying most of this video. I'm only an aunt of 8 but long to be a true mother-figure. I am so excited for that 1st call (also kinda hoping for siblings).

[@sheilaknight9849]

Congratulations!! I have been following your journey for a couple of years. I am so happy for you. I will be thinking of all of you.

[@krissybilger8269]

This brought me to tears! So excited for you guys as you start this journey. God chose you two to be in these kids’ lives and I just know what a blessing you will be to them. You are doing amazing work and I can’t wait to follow you’re journey. You will show them God’s love in some of their most difficult moments and I can’t think of anything more beautiful than that. You guys are incredible!!!!

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww, thanks friend 😍

[@kamalvirkaur7809]

You two are too sweet. Sending tons of love.

[@debbieblincoe9880]

OMG I'm in such happy tears for you both! I have only just found your channel - I don't know how i wasn't searching it just came up on my suggestions on YT! It was meant to be - Can't wait to keep following your journey! The eldest sounds like she's just wanting to have some "control' in her world that she has zero control over at the moment!

[@HappyHoppe]

Happy you found our channel 😊

[@christinahernandez2943]

Omgosh, you guys. I smiled when you smiled in agreance to take the kiddos. This is amazing!!

[@samanthadavis5139]

So this was the first video I ever watched on your channel. It's one of the reasons I wanted to watch all of your videos. Yall just make me so happy. I can't wait until my husband and I get our first call. Thanks for this video. I could just feel/see how happy yall were. So glad for yalls journey to begin.

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww, thanks for sharing! I don't think I knew this video is what inspired you to binge watch our channel! I can't believe you've almost finished watching every one! 😲

[@brenna5202]

God bless you two for doing such a service and giving love to these kids❤️

[@hollybaganz2262]

This video fills my heart with happiness. I can feel your emotions as my husband and I also struggle with infertility and are waiting for an adoption placement. God knew you both can handle this and made you soo strong. I look up to you and your encouragement has helped me through our difficult infertility times. Those kids are going to be soo glad and blessed to have you apart of their lives no matter what length of time. God Bless.

[@grahamcroome2109]

These kids are so lucky.......a difficult but hopefully enjoyable journey for you both.........

[@MsDonna71]

Excited and happy for you both. I discovered and enjoyed watching your travel videos during Covid-19 and lockdown here in Australia. I wish you all the best in your foster family journey :)

[@kaitiesanders993]

Honestly this is one of the most helpful videos on foster care I’ve seen for a couple that is considering fostering. My husband and I have been talking about fostering and adoption since early in dating, but only recently have started to consider that it might be time. Just seeing your emotions and how the call went was a helpful insight. Thank you for sharing.

[@HappyHoppe]

So happy it was helpful for you! Yeah, just take the steps to take classes in your state and get licensed. You’ll know when the right call comes for your family! We still get calls almost every other week to see if we can take more. There is a need in every state for foster parents 💕

[@christiannepogie5937]

5 Days of waiting. You guys got Lucky, good luck.

[@cath8113]

How exciting for you both. You will be very stable and loving to those kids. Just be firm and strong in your rules.

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah, the first few days we were very lenient, letting them know this was a safe place, letting them eat whatever and giving extra stories and snuggles at night which was needed for the first few days and now we’re on a much better schedule and it’s really helping with behaviors 😊

[@kellyhester2371]

Foster mom here! So excited for you guys!

[@shelleyziats703]

so excited to find you and your channel. We just officially got our foster parent home certification 7 days ago and we are awaiting that first call. I know what i am binge watching tonight! God Bless you.

[@HappyHoppe]

Your life is about to get a lot busier, messier and full of so much love 💕 God bless you guys as you start this next chapter!

[@shannonbray7880]

I'm really excited for you two. I believe God has set up a safe haven for the lost. I believe that your not just going to restore families I believe your going to grow the kingdom of heaven with your soft hearts and love. Love you guys, I'll be praying for you both.

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks so much Shannon for your prayers 🙏

[@lifewithsierra1971]

Talk to Crazy Middles, Crazy Pieces, Be the Village they all adopted kids so they might help if you need any advice

[@Lrockclimber43]

I loved that I found your channel I just finished the classes and about to have my home study to be a foster parent!!

[@HappyHoppe]

👏👏 prayers for the start of your journey Laura! All my foster care videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLPHEqKWkXSm04pZ5FPlYIvqAPnjD0WIN8

[@antoniohicksgiggetts6561]

Hello I just got finished with my home studies and my fingerprints and paperwork done I’m just waiting on my approval letter for foster care and then a placement at this time it’s exciting

[@sarithaspt4]

I can't stop crying 😭 I am so happy for you guys

[@samaris83]

I got goosebumps watching this! God has it all worked out for you both, everything will be great!

[@stephanieremsen8564]

You are such amazing, beautiful bright shining lights of love and compassion and I wish you both every good thing as you embark on this next adventure

[@Sdal2593]

I can't wait to hear the next chapter. You are amazing for opening your home and hearts to do this.

[@Bushpygmy1]

Good on you, well done, praying for you all

[@al9643]

Awesome you guys! I remember my first call. 4+ years ago. I share your energy! Much luck to you guys!

[@HappyHoppe]

That’s awesome 👏

[@aliciaolsavsky4098]

Congratulations!!!!!! So awesome!!!!! Best of luck to all of you!!!!

[@hollykeenan4011]

I’m so happy for you! I’m apart of a sibling group that was a foster to adopt! It is defiantly special (me age 3, my sister age 4, and brother age 7)

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww! That’s awesome 😊 that’s great you were able to stay together!

[@hobsonfamily778]

Beautiful people with beautiful souls! I hope everything is going well! X x x

[@samaris83]

Oh my! This is lovely! We are praying for you!

[@leiashannon8858]

Congratulations!! Your DCF worker was on top of it! She gave a lot of vital information about the kids. In class they tell us that a lot of times they don’t have much info to provide you when they call but she was great! How did the first day go? I see your tree is up. Did the kiddos stay until Christmas?

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah, we’ve been really impressed with our county’s DCS here in Indiana. They came to us the 29th - right after Christmas! First day was rough- first week was rough! This Saturday or Sunday I plan to post a 2 week update detailing each day 😉

[@leiashannon8858]

@@HappyHoppe I’ll be tuning in!

[@mortent877]

Wow, that is AWESOME, so exciting, gonna be pretty exhausting probably, but so meaningful! So happy for you ❤

[@sierraforever2954]

Im so happy for you. I know you'll be able to help them through their struggles.

[@kirkcurtis4293]

Loved this!! Thanks for sharing your journey ❤️❤️❤️

[@christieo2739]

That’s amazing! Congratulations to you guys and I pray that you all can learn a lot from each other. ❤️

[@rebeccasheffie5043]

so excited for you both! Prayers your way and for the kids ♡

[@inthelymelife4390]

So exciting!!! Been praying for you all!

[@OurFamilyVine]

How exciting! I remember those feelings of getting the call. I can't wait to follow your journey. God bless you! ❤️

[@yodyod7]

I'm happy for you both. Best wishes.

[@Stepwel4two]

Praying for you guys, good on you.

[@kimberlyferguson2403]

I'm so happy for you all!!!

[@shandonwade5201]

Congratulations Mom and Dad, you got this. God has placed these kids right where they need to be on the road back to there parents. Just remember being a Parent isn't always unicorns 🦄 and butterfly's 🦋🦋🦋. Sometimes tears come but after the rain comes the rainbow 🌈. You are going to be fantastic parents. My prayers are with you on this fantastic journey. To God be the glory,. Amen. P.S. I cried happy tears for you.

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks for your encouragement 😍

[@shandonwade5201]

@@HappyHoppe kids and their problems can break your heart. I'm almost always here if you need a shoulder. My best friend was a foster Mom. Lots of times she just needed to talk something out. I'm just so very happy for you.

[@kaitlynwoods3178]

Love watching you guys!

[@sharonleong7120]

That was good news. Wonderful and congratulations.👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@touringband]

Wow, I hope it’s been going well. You guys are awesome 👏🏻

[@mareelewis7639]

Congratulations. I am so happy for you both. Please just one even for 1 minute to give us a update on how you are all going.

[@HappyHoppe]

I plan to give an update in next weeks video 😁 things are going good - crazy at first and much better now 😁

[@mareelewis7639]

@@HappyHoppe So proud of you both as I found it rewarding. You have so much love to give. 💞

[@lbcoach2295]

Hoping to receive this phone call soon. My wife and I are trying to have children on our own as well. But we are getting ready to take foster classes in Jan

[@harrycurrie9664]

Happy New Year ... and I sincerely hope everything turns out well for you all. 🙏 Kia Kaha.

[@irishinusa1615]

So delighted for you both, most importantly happy for the children. My parents fostered for 32 years. With 4 of us kids. We were a BIG happy family. Each one of us got attached to many. As a teenager at the time was tough. But all worked out in the end. Due to our caring parents!! God bless you both and wishing you every ounce of luck we can send you both ❤

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@syrenasketches6902]

God bless you both.

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. The very best of luck to you and to your kids. Did you get a crib/cot while on your evening shop? Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@HappyHoppe]

We ended up having a friend who gave us theirs 😍 So he slept in the pack and play for a couple nights ☺️

[@eliseatire934]

wow! beautiful! thank you for sharing

[@liyathomas.08]

I'm so happy for you both 😍😍🥰🥰💕💕💕

[@OurLifeinLouisianaLovingit]

Be careful depending on agency they will not like this video. There is foster family that have lost placements for posting too much information on the children. I’m saying that because I’m a foster parent and I have seen families loosing kids because of this type of video. I know you are excited but Be careful, you can even talk to another KZbinr here that could tell you more about this. I can send her name.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

What a great vlog.

[@FinMeg]

Congrats ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nikki889-t8e]

Your way to excited .. these children are traumatized and have had their entire life ripped out from under them? I am a foster parent and I always feel so bad and my heart breaks the goal would be that we would never be needed and families stay healthy and together

[@rachelreed9896]

We are still in licensing and got a call yesterday for a sibling geoup for a prematch pending license 😭my tummy in knots

[@HappyHoppe]

Wow! Crazy to get a call before licensed! Must be a good fit! 💕

[@TheTeaIsReady]

God bless, sending lots of prayers

[@Bella12121]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@painterscastle]

You told the caller she was on speaker with your husband but not that you were recording her to publish on KZbin. Even though you said you were not disclosing the children's personal information that lady had a right to know you were recording her to use on a public platform.

[@Angelface11]

No. She's a government worker and it's on her work call so it's legal. Also chill, it's a short message

[@Angelface11]

Also it's good to record anything from CPS for safety

[@jennschulgin2688]

Hello as child that may go into foster care I have a question are most foster care people good or are a lot of abusive and using

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh my goodness. Your comment breaks my heart for many reasons. I'm sorry you are in a situation where you may go into foster care. And to answer your question, most foster parents are absolutely amazing! Foster parents have to go through a long process of background checks, house checks, health checks, paperwork, and training classes. The reason they want to be foster parents is to help provide a safe and loving home. Praying for you and your family Jenn 💗

[@jenniferhamaba1509]

Everything I have learned about fostering says that you can't discuss the kids situation with anyone but the caseworkers so why is it this phonecall can be posted on youtube?