Last week we decided not to move forward with bringing baby Braden to our home. As hard as it is we feel it is for the best. We rushed and finished all of our updates for our home study to find out that Bradens birth father has been located. He just got out of jail but is currently looking to take custody of him. After talking to the social worker their main goal is to put him with a family member if possible. To make a long story short, Braden could be in our home for 2 years as a foster child and if his Mom or Dad get everything together he would go to them. They have not even started to terminate her rights yet even though she has not contacted them since the boys have been taken. It makes me sick. I have had my good cry and break down but I truly feel it is time. The only way we could consider having him is if he was able to be adopted by us. We did not go into this to be foster parents. We wanted and want to do a private adoption. I think the world of foster parents but I cannot handle loving a child and then sending them away. I am not cut out for that. So yet again this chapter will have to close but I know there is a plan for us and all will be well. Thank you to friends and family for all your support!
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
10 Honest Things
My friend Ashly tagged me to write 10 honest things. At the risk of everyone who did not already know I am a freak show here are ten honest things about me for your reading pleasure...
1. I love having a clean mopped floor. It makes me feel better when there are no spots on the floor. I do not like to mop but once it is finished and the floor is shining I feel happy, very happy.
2. I like girls and like having girl friends but I don't like clicks. I have a lot who I consider friends and I only talk to on Sunday at church or if they no longer live here I can go months without talking to them and still feel like they are my good friends. I have been told I have a personality of a cat. I come to you when I feel like being social but don't feel the need to cater to others social needs. Huh?!? Maybe I am like that.
3. I LOVE BRITNEY SPEARS. I know call me crazy but I do. I have been a fan from the beginning. I just really like her music and listen to her when I work out.
4. I don't like to be touched. I get uncomfortable when people touch me. A short hug is fine but don't you dare sit too close or put your arm around me while sitting next to me in relief society. Jamie and my kids are the only ones who don't freak me out when they hold my hand, hug, put their arm around me and so on.
5. I LOVE shoes. You would not know this because Jamie does not let me be who I am and let me spend our life savings on shoes. If I could I would buy a new pair every week.
6. I hate my teeth, knees, butt, lack of breasts and my toes. Enough said.
7. If you are fishing for a compliment and I know you are you might as well move to another pond because I will not give you one.I will not ever compliment unless I really mean it.
8. I am a horrible liar and if I have done something wrong I will tell you shortly after.
9. I want to learn to play tennis. I have no time for myself to learn it at this point in my life.
10. I am a class clown. I love to laugh and hang with other people who love the same.
I tag Mom, Kari, Lindsy and Jen
1. I love having a clean mopped floor. It makes me feel better when there are no spots on the floor. I do not like to mop but once it is finished and the floor is shining I feel happy, very happy.
2. I like girls and like having girl friends but I don't like clicks. I have a lot who I consider friends and I only talk to on Sunday at church or if they no longer live here I can go months without talking to them and still feel like they are my good friends. I have been told I have a personality of a cat. I come to you when I feel like being social but don't feel the need to cater to others social needs. Huh?!? Maybe I am like that.
3. I LOVE BRITNEY SPEARS. I know call me crazy but I do. I have been a fan from the beginning. I just really like her music and listen to her when I work out.
4. I don't like to be touched. I get uncomfortable when people touch me. A short hug is fine but don't you dare sit too close or put your arm around me while sitting next to me in relief society. Jamie and my kids are the only ones who don't freak me out when they hold my hand, hug, put their arm around me and so on.
5. I LOVE shoes. You would not know this because Jamie does not let me be who I am and let me spend our life savings on shoes. If I could I would buy a new pair every week.
6. I hate my teeth, knees, butt, lack of breasts and my toes. Enough said.
7. If you are fishing for a compliment and I know you are you might as well move to another pond because I will not give you one.I will not ever compliment unless I really mean it.
8. I am a horrible liar and if I have done something wrong I will tell you shortly after.
9. I want to learn to play tennis. I have no time for myself to learn it at this point in my life.
10. I am a class clown. I love to laugh and hang with other people who love the same.
I tag Mom, Kari, Lindsy and Jen
Monday, March 2, 2009
I lost it
my camera that is! I have no idea where it is. It has slowed down my blogging. Anyway, today Ryan has been calling me Grandma. Do I look like a Grandma?!?! He also call's Jamie, "Jamie".He is one crazy little 2 year old. Last night Luke did not go to sleep until 2 am. Aubree was sick so I had all three kids home today. I have a cold. It was a great day!HA! HA! HA! *Sniffle, sniffle*
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