Just a quick update on what all is going on this week. Tomorrow I will take Zachariah for court. I don't really see a chance in him going anywhere right now, but this will be a very significant day for his parents. Because the mom hasn't been involved in his life at all these first 6 months, they are wanting to move from reunification from her, to the dad. The dad has a lot going on against him though, and I think the mom's attorney is going to bring a lot of that up. It is pretty hard to hear, and I am SO glad that Z is too young to understand all this b/c he is required to be in court. If he was, say, Amber's age, I would have to put in a request that he not be there, b/c no child needs to listen to all that. Anyway, I have never been to court yet, and I am just nervous about going, about what I will hear, how the judge will take all this.
Secondly, Amber and Hunter will be leaving us Friday afternoon to go live with a new family. More about that later, but the good news is, it is an AWESOME family, with no other kids, so they will have the time and energy to be all that they need them to be. They kept them this past weekend for us, and the kids were so happy when I picked them up. Not happy to see me, but happy about their weekend. Also, they live in Maumelle, so, we plan on still staying in touch, so that makes them leaving easier. I will miss them so much, I have been pretty sad this week, but I know this family will be great for them, and I feel blessed that they were part of our family for over 4 months now.
Please pray for me....I know I will be fine, but it is still hard.
Oh my goodness,I bet that is difficult but it is a good thing to be able to still have contact with them.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the court date...
I feel like a nosey gal asking but Are you guys going to take on more foster children?
We do plan on more probably....but only 1 more as long as Z is here. And we have to be strict about it too...if we can't ride in the car together as a family, then it is too many. And never 2 babies at once again either. We are going to take a little break though, and just enjoy the 4 we have now first.
ReplyDeletewow, lots of change right now. I'll be praying for you as you adjust. I'm glad the kids will be close enough for you to see them still.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you are taking some time off before adding another child, you need a break sometimes too.
Wow! You do have a lot going on right now! I know you will miss them so much, but at least they will be close to you all. I don't blame you for being strict with future guidelines.
ReplyDeleteI am happy and sad for you. I know it will be bittersweet to have 2 of your babies go to another family but it does sound like a good situation. I am relieved to know more about where they are going. Hope everything is bearable in court, and I hope you get some rest between kids! Be strict, I don't know how you've done it with 6!
ReplyDeleteOH, I just logged on there and read all this, and now it is all over! I really hope that the court date went well, and I agree, I am glad he can't understand, why does he need to be there anyway, it's not like he can understands, or anything?
ReplyDeleteI think that is really sad about the other kids, they will be missed, it seemed like they fit in so well with your girls. I bet it is a blessing to that other couple though, especially if they don't have kids (or can't have them). They will really enjoy it.
hope it all went well. I think you are amazing!