Mum Rachel Hillestad has taken to Facebook to urge anyone considering fostering a child to just do.

 

Taking to the social media site, Rachel wrote how too many people say they could never foster because they "would get too attached" - something she admits does happen. 

 

However, her ability to give these children a loving home outweighs any sadness she feels when they have to leave.

 

"You know what I know even MORE, though? I'd rather these sweet babies know my love than never know it," she wrote.

 

"I would carry their hurt inside my own adult heart if it meant there was less in their tiny sad one."

 

 

Continuing, she added: "There is absolutely no reason that an eight year old who watched his mother be murdered not know the love of a stranger."

 

"It's absolutely criminal that a two-year-old [should] sit in a social worker's office for two days in dirty clothes because I'm afraid I'd get too attached.

 

"I got attached. Getting attached has been the greatest pleasure and honour of my entire life."

 

 

Not surprising, her post received huge support with one writing: "This made me cry, hard. We had two for almost a year. The younger one only knew me as mom."

 

"Then they are gone, we've had no contact. It hurts, it's raw. I still can't go in to their rooms. But I've never once regretted it. I miss them every day."

 

"And yes, the smallest reminder can bring unexpected tears. I hope I'm strong enough to do it again, because it is about them and not me."

 

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