Posted in Family Life

Good morning, all.

I need to request prayer for my SIL's family. Her children were taken from school yesterday by CPS. The hubby has had a shaken-baby incident in his past -- about 15 years ago, but hasn't had an incident since. He has, though, dealt with drugs and anger issues, though the anger issues generally stem from CPS' continual assault on him. (I do know about fears of abuse -- I have been trained in domestic abuse advocacy. But this is not the case with this family and with these two little girls. The school counselor even agrees.) CPS has continued a major assault until this week when my SIL told them to back off because there was no active case.

The girls are in an undisclosed location, instead of being sent to us or my in-laws. CPS claims there's no one to send them to, but had spoken with my in-laws the day previous. They lied in their information to the judge for the warrant. They've lied to the state representatives, the state ombudsman, police and to the school as well.

These girls are very family-oriented, and the 5yo is very shy. The 11 yo has health issues too.

Please pray that the lawyer's experience dealing with CPS' abuses in the past will give him a good foundation and that God will give him wisdom. Pray that the girls will be comforted; I've been praying that He send them an angel or a Christian caregiver to help them. Pray that the parents trust Him to take care of the situation. Pray that the girls will be allowed to come stay with family right away, if not back to their own mother. (BTW, the father is visiting daily, but is not living in the home at present.)

My SIL meets with the lawyer today at 4 pm, and the hearing is Friday at 4 pm.
I know you don't have enough info to simply take sides, but if you know me, you know I am very protective of children's safety but also of freedoms. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that these girls are safe with their father. Just pray and we'll hope together that God's will be done.

Thanks.