Are We There Yet?

by Sue Badeau

“Are we there yet, Nanna?” a sleepy grandchild asks. “Not quite yet, just a few more miles to go,” Poppa replies. Moments later, our GPS confirms his prediction as it announces, “You have arrived!” “Are we there yet?” How many times have we heard these words while raising 22 children? And now grandchildren are chiming in! How many times did we ask our own parents while growing up in Vermont? “Are we there yet?” How many times have we asked God this very question, hoping for that answer “You have arrived!”? Have we completed our family? Have we arrived in our careers? Are we there yet spiritually? God’s answer is always “Not quite yet – you have a few more miles to go . . . . “ Come along with Hector and Sue Badeau on their ultimate road trip – adopting and raising 22 children, from diverse backgrounds with many special needs. Like any road trip, their story has twists and turns, detours and surprises. You’ll be inspired, laugh out loud and shed tears as you share their experiences in foster care and adoption, coping with teenage pregnancies, addictions, unimaginable accomplishments and raw moments of grief after the untimely death of a beloved child. “Are We There Yet” is an entertaining story which also imparts nuggets of parenting wisdom for any parent or grandparent. It is packed with spiritual truths and life lessons for teachers, social workers, pastors and others who care about vulnerable children and families in our world today.

416 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 8, 2013

Reviews

[Diana Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are we There Yet?
By: Sue Badeau

Wow title of this book brings back memories of growing up. Even now that I have my children they have said that and now our third generation gkids are saying It to me. So I can’t imagine what it would be like with 22 kids. Wow! I really give you credit on raising this many children for the Lord. To raise them honoring God is wonderful. Sue and husband have raised all these children. A few theirs, some special needs kids, international children and adopting siblings. It takes a heart of pure love to do what they have done. I give them credit. I just know in heaven you are going to have a big reward. Sue and Hector went through a lot of heartbreak during these years of raising children. All kinds of things they have been through with these children and still do it. It is through their loving hearts. I can’t imagine all the tears that have been shed not for sad times but also the joyous times. The joy they must feel in their heart. What you have done is amazing. On that day I just know you are going to hear “Well Done My Faithful Servant” ! God Bless them for all they do. I would recommend this book to all. I wish there was more then 5 stars I could give.