Well thank you...I guess I don't consider myself a hero since I did start partially for selfish reasons (wanting to be a mom). And most days I feel like it's the little ones who did the rescuing of me! It is very hard to get attached and sometimes you want to hold yourself back and protect yourself...but then you remember who needs love and attachment more than a child who's been through so much already? They are so deserving of that, even if that means heartbreak on my part. I thought after I posted...I should have included the "why" I'm writing this piece. It isn't because I want attention or to gain anything...it's because it's what I'm living and going through at this moment and it's pretty much all I have space to think about! People only hear negative stories (it seems) of foster care, and I wanted to shed some light on the other side that maybe people don't hear about as often. And maybe inspire others to consider the calling as well. Ow the important question: when does your (teenage) baby come home to you...or has she already??
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She's supposed to be moving in next weekend. Then, we do the mandatory three month residency period where we are her guardians, and the social workers give us one scheduled and two un-scheduled visits to see how it's going. Then, if all is well, we can finalize the adoption.
Ah! So exciting. I will be praying for your family too! I hope it all turns out well!
It's funny though how different it is from state to state. I was just rereading the process you explained. So different!
Thank you. Good thoughts, positive energy, and prayers to your family, too.
Thank you so much!