Our Family Is Not a TreeOur Family Is Not a Tree

"Families are often described as trees--neatly rooted, branching in predictable ways. But what if your family doesn't grow like that? In Our Family Is Not a Tree, Laura Boonstra invites readers into the tender, challenging, and faith-stretching journey of becoming foster parents. Through intertwined stories, she bears witness to a family formed not by biology alone, but through obedience, hospitality, and trust in God's provision. As Luara and her husband open their home to unaccompanied refugee minors seeking asylum and children in domestic foster care, statistics begin to fade and faces come into focus. Each child brings a story of hardship, courage, and hope--and each encounter reveals God's faithfulness in both ordinary moments and holy disruptions. With transparency and humility, Laura reflects on offering an imperfect "yes" to God and discovering how God equips those who are willing to take each step forward in faith"-- Back cover.