It is 12:40 and I now have all 6 of my babies asleep. We didn't get them until about 11:00 pm. Noah and Zachariah were both still up when they arrived. Thankfully Noah fed Hunter a bottle while I got Zachariah settled. I really needed Noah's help. I am so thankful he was more than happy. He is just glowing that now he has 2 "brothers!"
The little girl was conked out when they got here. SHe has BEAUTIFUL long curly pale blond hair. They are both very fair skin, very light hair. The investigator that brought them did have their b-days for me. The boy, Hunter, is 7 months, Amberleigh will be 4 in October. She looked the same size as Rachel lying there, so I will probably have plenty of clothes for her. I am so thankful Becky sent all those clothes to me b/c I was just able to go out to the garage and get what I needed!
I am sleeping on the couch tonight, b/c there is no telling how many times I will be up. I am so worried what Amber might do when she wakes up....with no idea who I am, and where she is! Bless her heart! I don't know what tomorrow will hold for us. It may be awhile before I can even think about sitting down at the computer, but I will post pictures, and fill everyone in asap. Unlike Zachariah, who was put into DHS custody at birth, both of these have been with their parents until today. I have no idea how they will feel about that, and about us tomorrow.
Please, everyone, say a prayer that I will have the strength and patience to care for all my children, and to give them all the attention they need. I am so happy to be able to do this for them, but to be honest, I am absolutely terrified! But, when we got that call today, that the kids had been removed today, on a holiday, and all these people were working on their day off, and the kids had been at DHS office all day long, with them looking for anyone that could take them, how could we say no?
wow.
ReplyDeletepraying for you! I think having your other kids will help these feel safe and secure even faster. Having built in siblings for your fosters keeps their minds and days busy.
I hope you were able to get some sleep last night. Praying for a good day today.
ReplyDeleteGirl, you are doing a wonderful thing, and God will bless you for it. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI hope your night and morning has gone well. Really, I can't say it enough how much of an inspiration you are and how amazing you are for doing this. I really think you make me want to do this some day when we are able. I know you can do this and we will pray for you - and those children!
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