Normally I feel like people in the Dept. listen to my thoughts on what is happening with our Foster cases. Recently it hasn’t been that way. I feel like I am being given blank stares and that they’re coming back with excuses or reasons of why something may be a certain way. For example, Jeremiah…
Read Morepickles
Yes, pickles. Payton LOVES them. We don’t usually have them at our house. If we did, she would eat them every day and her sodium levels might turn her into the proverbial pillar of salt.When we visit Grandma & Grandpa she always gets to eat pickles, and that is something she looks forward to very…
Read Moregive thanks
What unexpected things life has brought us since Thanksgiving last year. So much to be thankful for. Payton was adopted right before Thanksgiving last year, this year we celebrated with an Adoption Day which we will continue to do every year. Jeremiah came to us after Thanksgiving last year. Although we have given thanks for…
Read MoreJeremiah’s bio mom is back
Jeremiah is having visits with his bio mom again. I’m sure it all gets a little confusing when you’re not living it day to day. We have been told, “I thought the bio mom’s rights had already been terminated.” That’s not quite the situation. It was discussed, but never came to fruition. Many months ago…
Read Morea baby scrapbook brings the unexpected
I was so excited to pick up a scrapbook that Payton’s biological aunt had made for her. At the time of Payton’s adoption I had spoken with the aunt, she shared with me that she had pictures of Payton when she was a baby, and they had some family history they wanted to give us.…
Read Morea path chosen or destined?
God can work anything out for His good. Well, this is what my husband, Justin, so lovingly reminded me of when I shared what I’d just realized. What I realized is that we would be somewhere completely different if we hadn’t chosen to do foster care. In all fairness, it isn’t something I chose at first.…
Read More10 minutes of fame (okay 2 min.)
I am so thrilled about this, I was able to share what my heart beats for… We were on the local news. Here is the print version: Giving Kids a Safe and Loving Home Some families here on the Western Slope are working to raise awareness on the importance of adoption. It’s something they have…
Read Moretermination date set!
TPR – Termination of Parental Rights has been set. We will go before a Judge, and he will decide whether or not to terminate Jeremiah’s biological parent’s rights. The hearing will be on January 11&12. Not close by any stretch of the imagination, but it come quickly with the holidays to be celebrated between now…
Read Morefeelings on bio parents
In the beginning of this case it was so difficult to imagine two people losing their child because of Mental Health issues. I was so sad for J’s bio mom, as I saw how sad she was, and I could also see obvious evidence that she wouldn’t be able to care for a child. But…
Read Morefalling
Directly following Jeremiah’s visits with T (bio father), Jeremiah is falling down and hitting his head. He won’t use his protective abilities, he will just fall from standing and bang his head on the floor. We have wood flooring, so this is cause for some concern. My biggest concern is that he only does this…
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lovin' adoptin' & autism 