Mar. 20, 2008 - another step closer`

There has been some developments, moving toward closure for the girls. I remain steady, unable to let a flicker of hope build beyond just that ....a flicker. I dare not hope or be too optimistic because I have been there only to have my heart crushed.

We went yesterday for an "intake" which is an information gathering session, with the counseling center that will oversee the next birth parent visit. It is only 45 minutes from our home. The person overseeing this visit will determine if there are any more to follow. The judge ruled that there could be more visits during the birth parents appeal on their Termination of Parental Rights. Normally, there are no more visits during the appeal, but our judge is very liberal and left it up to this new person to decide. I pray that they are wise and stop it all together.

The girls missed the visit for Feb. Kendra is now calling me Mommy full time now, not using it as a weapon to gain favor. I told her it did not effect me, her calling me mommy or Cyndie and not to use it to "get something" (This worked with her birth mother, but not with me) Alot of her nervous habits are lessened. She can dress for school without tears. It has been a blessing. Kenzie is drawing pictures of herself, happy at the beach, BIG family, all together, holding hands, smiling, flowers in the background. When Kenzie is happy, she draws.

Matthew and Nathan are the same, playing and riding bikes. DH and I are trying to make sure they don't get lost in the shuffle of all this. That they are not pushed to the side in order for us to deal with everything going on around them. It has been a struggle, but worth every moment. So that is all for now, I have more to post and pictures too, but not today.....

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Mar. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums

So glad that things are continueing to go well with all of you. I pray that visits will be ended and the appeal process swift.
BLessings,
Dawn

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Mar. 20, 2008 - We are so glad....

Posted by Anonymous

to hear that everything is finally going your way for once.I can not wait until the day BIG FAMILY is in full force at the adoption.The look on their face is going to last a lifetime.I just keep thinking how lucky we have been that God brought our families together.There is so much our families can accomplish TOGETHER.

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Mar. 21, 2008 - Glad to hear it.

Posted by REInvestor

I hope you all have a great EAster together. I am sure it will be a special time for the girls.

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Mar. 26, 2008 - Still Prayer For you.

Posted by Jaimers

Hang in there we are still praying for your family.

jaimers

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