Pamela H in Texas Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Okay, I just want someone other than me thinking of "my" kids. D and L are preschoolers, a girl and a boy and B is a girl of almost 18months The children were supposed to come to us last Monday from the home they've been living in since last summer when they were removed from their parents. Each day last week, that placement was moved back with a little more information given to us, but not much. Today, there was supposed to be a meeting with the family and CPS. It didn't happen. The caseworker still has every intention on placing the children here and we are ready for them. Honestly, it feels like being 9months pregnant. You know it should be any time. We have their bedrooms ready. Their brushes, toothbrushing charts, jacket/backpack pegs are up. We have swim lessons set up. We picked up some more hair thingies. And yet there is this knowledge that *something* is just not right. We are extremely concerned about the children at this point. I just hope that they are safe and FEEL safe. Sweet dreams tonight D, L, and B. Edited March 6, 2012 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Awwww. Of course I'll pray for your new babies. It takes a special person to do what you do. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Prayers for protection for the little ones. May they be your safe home soon!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Praying for you and your new little ones. I will be waiting to hear that they are home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Yes, absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I just said a prayer for those sweet babies. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks y'all... I'm so worried. I'd be okay with them not coming here as long as the situation at hand gets safely resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykdsmomy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Praying for their safety and peace for you :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Praying for those sweet children to be in a safe and happy home soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 :grouphug: Prayers from our family to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Praying that those little ones are safe tonight and will be in your care soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for your little ones to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Awwww. Of course I'll pray for your new babies. It takes a special person to do what you do. Thank you. Yes this. I hope they are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 :grouphug: Thoughts are with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks again y'all. My agency opens at 8am. Hopefully this morning, our worker will get a call, or at least an email, from the caseworker with good news about the children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlt Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 They are in my thoughts (and you too!). I hope you get good news this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Praying for you and your sweet babies that they are safe. I can't imagine what that must feel like as parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 That is sad. Your heart really shines through your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Still thinking of you :grouphug: Let us know when you get a chance.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) No news at all today. We've gotten calls from people who've gotten referrals for the children (ECI, our therapist, etc). It makes it hard because we don't know what to tell them since I can't very well set appts. Our therapist used to work for an agency and said that sometimes people take off with the kids. Usually, she said, they realize they can't run forever and will show back up in fairly short order. She also says that they are likely protecting them and the kids don't know what is up. However, I really am one of those people who jump in with both feet (and my heart!) immediately. They were mine the second we were chosen. I just really wish I knew their day was as ideal as it could be and that they were tucked snuggly into bed having sweet dreams. Edited March 7, 2012 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Of course. Sweet kids -- hope they are with you soon!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Praying. Foster care is a huge roller coaster ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 No news at all today. We've gotten calls from people who've gotten referrals for the children (ECI, our therapist, etc). It makes it hard because we don't know what to tell them since I can't very well set appts. Our therapist used to work for an agency and said that sometimes people take off with the kids. Usually, she said, they realize they can't run forever and will show back up in fairly short order. She also says that they are likely protecting them and the kids don't know what is up. However, I really am one of those people who jump in with both feet (and my heart!) immediately. They were mine the second we were chosen. I just really wish I knew their day was as ideal as it could be and that they were tucked snuggly into bed having sweet dreams. I think its awesome that they have someone who wants to love on them so much. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma H Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I just want to hug them, and you. You have a wonderful heart. I have 2 adopted from foster care. I appreciate your loving heart for kids you have never actually met. I pray they come home soon.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers for you and them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Caseworker made contact. Now meeting is set for Friday. Excuse me if I don't hold my breath. I keep wondering if they'll get in trouble for keeping the kids like this or if they'll have a lawyer who will be able to argue for the family to keep them. I guess what I want to KNOW is that the kids will be happy and healthy regardless. Please let the people involved (family, lawyers if there are any, CPS, judges if there are any, etc) make the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Caseworker made contact. Now meeting is set for Friday. Excuse me if I don't hold my breath. I keep wondering if they'll get in trouble for keeping the kids like this or if they'll have a lawyer who will be able to argue for the family to keep them. I guess what I want to KNOW is that the kids will be happy and healthy regardless. Please let the people involved (family, lawyers if there are any, CPS, judges if there are any, etc) make the right choice. Is the other foster family keeping the kids, wanting to adopt them? Or is it the bio parents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 awwww....you are such a good mommy. I would be honored to pray for your babies. :grouphug::grouphug: Peace for you all, Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Praying that these babies are safe and oblivious to the turmoil around them right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Is the other foster family keeping the kids, wanting to adopt them? Or is it the bio parents? Juliana, they have been in a kinship placement since last summer. I don't want to sound like I don't understand their plight. The children were removed from their parents. Family is often the next best place for kids. However, if that placement wasn't working out....... But of course the parents and the family still love and care for the children! I certainly wouldn't want to give up the kids if I were them either! However, CPS has a reason for wanting to remove them from the kinship placement. We'll just see.... Edited March 7, 2012 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Email at lunch: Meeting will be Friday morning. Will keep you posted. Email at snack time: Placement will no longer be happening. No idea what happened, but hopefully the children will be happy and healthy and safe :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Email at lunch: Meeting will be Friday morning. Will keep you posted. Email at snack time: Placement will no longer be happening. No idea what happened, but hopefully the children will be happy and healthy and safe :) Aww Pamela - I'm so sorry. Prayers for your family - although this in a way is a positive outcome and I can tell you're trying to keep a good attitude. I save you the rest of the spiel that you already know. (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Awww.....I'm so sorry!! Your heart must be hurting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Email at lunch: Meeting will be Friday morning. Will keep you posted. Email at snack time: Placement will no longer be happening. No idea what happened, but hopefully the children will be happy and healthy and safe :) Aw, I'm sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I'm sorry, Pamela. I know you were looking forward to them and that you are worried for them, too. These things are never easy. I just hope they are well, wherever they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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