Well, less than one week to go before our permanent
placement hearing. I am trying not to think about the outcome. I hate
to admit it, but I have not even been praying about it in the past few
days. I think I feel that if I don't think about it, or acknowledge it,
the looming court hearing will not happen. But, I know that is wishful
thinking.
Princess had a visit with
her bio Dad yesterday. He talked to me afterward as he always does, and
said he couldn't believe that he got yelled at by the counselors for
not calling when he didn't show up for his visit. This is the mindset
and intelligence level I am dealing with here. He also said he made his
living room into a bedroom and bought some old, used twin beds for "the
siblings" and was sanding them down and repainting them. He is sure he
is getting these kids back. I'm not so sure he isn't. He also
informed me he and his girlfriend have been going to church every Sunday
and to Bible study afterward. I about fell out of my shoes when he
told me that! Maybe God is working in his mysterious ways again. I do
hope he works in bio Dad's heart and helps him if he does not regain
custody of his children. I also pray he helps him if he DOES regain
custody. Of course I still think this is NOT in the best interests of
the children, but that is for the judge to decide.
I
received a letter today saying that we will be allowed to speak in
court at the permanency hearing. I am not sure that will happen, as we
have never been addressed before. I did fill out a form stating our
thoughts/concerns, and it will be admissable in court, so we'll see. I
will be nervous if I do speak, but it is all worth it for this little
baby girl. I do so hope that we get to make her a permanent part of our
family. She has been with us for one year, and knows we are Mama and
Dada. If you are reading this, please pray for her, her bio parents and
our family.
Blessings,
Queen Mama
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