So an update and a little rant.
Currently, our Little Miss has been at our house for 2 months. She is adorable, perfect and we love her. When they placed her with us we knew the risk. We were given all the facts and we knew her stay would be unpredictable, her fate unsure. Initially they said they would know in about a month. At the time I knew better than to believe that. But it's been 2 months now. Come on people!
Her birth-parents are out of the picture and not being considered. They are now considering extended family. So far the only person who has come forth is a great aunt. I don't know her age, marital status, or many details. But the latest is she has been investigated and given a list of repairs for her home so that she can be considered for placement of this little angel.
Currently, she doesn't want to do the repairs unless she is promised to receive or receives the baby girl first. I guess I kind of get that, but not really. If you really want a baby, you play the game. You step up to the plate and do what it takes. They say jump, say "how high?"
Also the standards for blood relatives are much lower than they are for foster parents. (meaning they are requiring less of her than they did us.) Some of what we had to do was a pain, but we did it. Children require work and sacrifice. They deserve a safe, loving family. That's why we already did all the repairs, bought a brand new safer crib (no more drop-downs allowed); we spent the money, bought a ginormous fire extinguisher and mounted it in our kitchen. (Oh, and let me tell you, it's just lovely!) The 64 point check list--we did that, all of it. The physicals, financial statements, the letters of recommendation, fingerprinting, emergency babysitter training and background clearance, all the training classes nights and weekends--all of it, we did that.
So in my mind, it's a no brainer. LET US KEEP HER! I still have no idea what the county will decide. I've been given no indication as to what they will do or what direction things may go.
The clock keeps ticking. I hope she stays, but I mostly hope she gets to be with her forever family as soon as possible. She deserves that.
4 comments:
yes...totally agree! it is a no brainer! :) i hope it works in your favor! she is in a wonderful home!
I hope she's with her forever family right now. The family that will do everything that is required of them for her whole life. That's what you've done, and continue to do every day.
At times like these I would love to know the mind of God, and get a glimpse of what that sweet baby's future will be. But, since faith is the first principle, I'll just keep hoping and praying that she will be with you forever.
Sorry i stumbled upon your blog from MMB and i too have been praying this sweet little angel will be placed in your home! Good luck, keep praying, I hope the best possible outcome for your family.
I've been thinking and praying for you too. How AWFUL! Why didn't they give her to them in the first place? I am so so sorry.
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