Surprise! One Big Happy Family
I still remember where I was when I sent Jerry the first text message about hosting a foreign exchange student. Siting in Zoup! enjoying a delicious bowl of lobster bisque. A friend posted something on Facebook looking for a home for a student. This was around the end of November (great soup weather). I immediately thought of another friend that I knew had hosted a student before. So I reached out to him and asked if he would be interested and if so, I would happily make the connection. Sadly, he was unable. But, then I jokingly sent a screenshot to Jerry and said something along the lines of "Hey, maybe this is a good step towards that foster care thing we have wanted to do." How did I think he would respond? I'm not entirely sure. I don't think I expected much. His response, "That sounds awesome. Contact her and see what it is all about." Uhm, ok, sure. So In the middle of Zoup! I give the local coordinator (w...