ANNND.....We're Still Clueless.

Hello everyone,

Court was yesterday morning. Thanks to all who prayed!! Sorry for my belatedness in getting this post out there.... Yesterday was a little hectic, AND, I just didn't know what to say because I feel so unsure of what all of this means for us. Tali's case has been continued AGAIN until October. At that point I think one of 2 things will happen: Either birth mom will have made significant progress toward stability in her living situation and income situation, OR, Tali will be deemed a "child in need of care" (she hasn't been "in need of care" this whole time?!) and the case could still continue for months and months from that point. Argh.... The judge did acknowledge yesterday that he knows that Tali needs permanency and can't wait for an indefinite period of time....but he and all of those involved seem to be pretty bent on giving her birth mom every last possible chance to have her....even after 7 kids.....which blows my mind.

Anyway...I'm sure you can hear the frustration in the tone of my writing this time... I just can't believe how long they're letting this thing drag out after how many children she's lost previously...and I'd really like to see them have TALI'S life and future well-being as their top priority instead of what they seem to be doing. The truth is that the longer this case takes, the older she will be....and the older she is if/when reintegration with mom happens, the more damage it will do to her emotionally, attachment-wise, etc.

BUT...God is bigger than ALL of this. We have to maintain that perspective. He is able. He will make a way where there seems to be no way....whether that "way" is for her to be with us, or to protect her heart and ours if/when she has to leave us. He IS worthy of our trust no matter what our circumstances look like.

Okay...I've gotta scoot. I have to go to the dentist this morning for 2 fillings. Bleh. I'll talk at you guys later.... Thanks for your friendship and prayers. Love to all.