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Foster home???
March 31, 2007
WOW....okay a bit of news dropped in our laps yesterday. I got a knock on the
door by a caseworker....looks like hubby's sister got her self into a bit of trouble
again and her kids were taken away, for the 5th time. I know they were in foster
care over the winter, but last I heard she had them back, I thought all was good.
Over the winter I felt terrible for the kids, wished there was something I could
have done....looks like we might get that chance, if we choose to take it. Looks
like the caseworker woudl like to come speak with us Tuesday, I think they want
us to consider taking the 3 kids. K(15), C(10) and J(6). My first reaction was
*sure, why not*....but looks like we have some deep soul searching and a HUGE
decision to make here. I know wanting to help and being able to help are 2 different
things here. At first our kids were very excited, but then Sidney last night,
she broke down and sobbed. She said she doesn't want our family to change. I
tried to tell her our family is still the same, we just might be helping Daddy's
neice and nephews, we need to do what's best for everyone. She was fine again
this morning, I think this is just too much all at once, I know it is for me.
Brett talked about it at first but then I think he too is overwhelmed by it all....I
know I am. We just have a 1700sq foot home, 3 bedrooms is all. We're crowded
as it is. And what about a car, we just got a new one that seats 6...I'd need
to seat 9!!!!!! So much swimming in my head right now. We'll be meeting witht
he caseworker Tuesday, see how we can help, if we can help. I want to do the
right thing, those poor kids didn't ask for this, so I can understand the need
for help. If we can we will. Anyways....alot on our shoulders right now, I hope
we make the right decision. :)
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