As I was watching my daughter, Payton, play with her “babies” (dolls), I remembered a conversation I recently had with one of our social workers. The social worker was in our home visiting Jeremiah, but Payton was present during this particular one. I was sitting on the floor with Payton on my lap. We were…
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new termination date
We have a new Termination dates. It will be on April 11 & 12.
Read Moreindian counsel
Great news!!!!! ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) found that Jeremiah is not Indian. That part is over. Thank God. If they do find that a child is part Indian they do have the right to take custody, so it was more than a little disconcerting. No worries about that any more. Another one checked off…
Read Morestylist
For many months Payton has enjoyed playing with my hair. She also loves going with me to the salon to get her hair cut. At preschool recently, her and her friends were doing each others hair, which basically meant they pulled their ponytails out, brushed it a little, and ran off to find a new activity…
Read Morebirthday girl
I cannot believe my little girl is 3!!! Let me say it again. Three!!! I will have to go against all writing advice and share the cliche: “Oh how time flies.” Should I add, “When you’re having fun?” ARE we having fun yet? OH YEAH!!!! Having a toddler presents many exciting times and its fair…
Read Moreback in the land of the living
After being sick for four weeks, I am finally on the down hill slide. Yeah, the sucky part is that I am still on the stinkin’ hill. BUT, I am glad I’m finally sliding. It all began with stabbing pains in my kidneys, then severe aches in every part of my body, followed by chills…
Read Morepostponed until further notice?!!!!
The Termination trial has been postponed. I imagine it is all a lesson in patience. I am trying not to go down to the Dept. and ring somebody by their skinny little neck. Those horror stories still exist of other children who have it much worse than Jeremiah, and I must remind myself that it…
Read Moreon the fast track
I was taking a survey for Adoptive Families, when I came upon this question, “How long was it, in months, from the time you were certified as a foster parent to the time you were matched with the child you ultimately adopted?” The first choice was, “less than one month.” The second choice was, “one…
Read More“santa cwas”
I am trying to learn how to be Santa. I never envisioned it being too difficult, if I ever gave it any thought at all. Last year wasn’t too laborsome, as Payton hadn’t turned two yet, and Jeremiah was only a few months old. Even a ditzy Santa could take care of that one. This year…
Read Morethe new couple
A new couple came to our Adoption Group last month. When I spoke with the woman she said, “There are so many children that need a home, I don’t see why I need to have my own.” I was so excited. I rarely hear these words that my heart feels so strongly. I look forward…
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