Thoughts and Prayers please.....

Thanks everyone! Seriously......I am SO thankful for this community! If I could give each of you a hug I totally would! So I am sending lots of virtual hugs out!!!! ((HUGS))

I really don't know what will happen tomorrow. We have had him since he was 6 weeks old and he is now 15 months. We are his mom and dad. He doesn't even know his parents because they only show up half the time when visits are available to them. SO, we shall see. If the judge wants to go status as is currently and evaluate at next court time then I will be able to breath a little easier. If he decides to change the plan and work on reunification with the parents then it will still be a while before he leaves our house. He doesn't know them so it will be a process to get him ready for the transition. We still have a long road ahead of us either way.

It just breaks my heart for Peanut. It is not fair to take away what he knows as family and security. I think what makes me the maddest is the parents. Don't get me wrong........I totally adore them. In fact, I feel bad for them. BUT I don't think they are capable of taking care of him. Seriously, no bias feelings here. They just don't get it. PLUS, they have had over a year to get all these things done to work on getting him back and they are JUST starting to work on things in the last couple of weeks. SO frustrating.

Anyways, I will update what I can. I wish I could just spill all the details and vent but I can't. I really do appreciate the hugs, thoughts and prayers. Court is tomorrow afternoon 1:30 central time.
 
I hope there is some way for you to express everything you just said to the judge or your attorney so they know how you feel and I really hope they look at what is best for the child. Which is to stay with what he knows and that's you guys.
 
THANK YOU!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! To everyone that has prayed, sent sweet words and given virtual hugs my way!

It was a VERY long and emotional day. We showed up at the courthouse at 1:15 and wasn't seen by the judge until 4:45!!!!! AND it was standing only where we were waiting for that WHOLE time. Needless to say we are exhausted. I did want to update that the parent's attorney did in fact try to change things but the judge SAW THROUGH the scheme and was very matter of fact with them. We are staying status que right now and will re-evaluate at the next court hearing on Jan. 26th!!!! THis is EXACTLY what I prayed would happen. I was really worried for about 15 minutes of our hearing because our side or Peanut's side was not being listened to. The judge came through. It was a totally God interruption. I am SURE of it!

SO, he is still OUR foster son. He will be here through the holidays for sure. We are at total peace about this and I know that wouldn't be here if God wasn't a part of this.

SO, again thank you for caring and loving me through this. I can not express in words how much it has meant to me. ((HUGS))
 
Tara I am crying in relief for you right now...such a huge blessing! Praying that the courts continue to rule in the best interest of your Peanut, and that your family can feel His peace no matter what may come in the future.
 
That's good news Tara. I will keep your family in my thoughts for continued good news. Enjoy your holidays with him and cherish every moment.
 
taracotta7 said:
T It was a totally God interruption. I am SURE of it!
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me, too! What a relief! I'm glad that the judge is putting Peanut's well-being first, continuing to pray for you and him (and bio-parents, as well!). As another foster parent, I deeply support reunification when it is SAFE and appropriate. It's a rewarding journey but heartbreaking and gray-hair making, too. Keep up the good work, mama!
 
So happy to hear this good news Tara! Enjoy the holidays with your Peanut, and good luck for the next go-around! <3
 
What a relief. I was praying that the judge would see things clearly and really do what is right for Peanut.
 
I'm crying, I'm so happy for you!!! Congratulations, Tara! What an extra-awesome Christmas you're going to have! :D
 
I'm sorry I didn't see this until now... my father has been in the hospital...

I'm soo happy for you!!!! I pray that thing will continue as planned. Hugs!!!
 
I don't usually post to threads that have this many replies but you were SO encouraging when we almost lost our foster son this summer, so I hope you come back to read this :)

I am so happy for you! We were the same, going into court on 'judgement day' with our hearts weeping, and then leaving joyously. This is wonderful news for right before the holidays!

((( HUGS!!! )))
 
Oh Tara, what wonderful news!!!! My sister goes to court next week in regard to her foster-bubba (just turned 7mths) . . we are not sure what's going to happen but have our fingers and toes crossed! I hope she is as happy as you and Val after court :) I'm a little selfish too I think, cos we are going to my sister's for Christmas and I would like to meet the lil sweetie I have been baby-talking on the phone to!
 
Val, thank you so much! :)

And Donna, I really hope you will get to meet that little guy at Christmas! Keep me posted!

Thanks again everyone for your support, thoughts, prayers and hugs. Means more to me than you will ever know!
 
Tara, I love that you are willing to put your heart out there to love a child who needs someone to love him. I hope your risk is rewarded and that you'll get to keep that precious child you love. I'm so glad things went well for you guys.
 
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