Is it Good For the Child?
Some of you may have read prior posts from me. Here's an overview.
I had a foster son - D- exactly 2 years old when he was placed with me in March 2005. D was with me for 6 months - until August 30 2005.
D was my first placement and I absolutely fell in love with him. I am single and have a rather large home and a dog so he got lots of attention from me, family, friends, church, etc.
When D returned home his birthmom asked me to be his Godmother. Of course, I agreed.
On October 20, 2005, D was briefly returned to foster care. As I was his prior home - they brought him back to me. Six days later, he returned to his birthmom (who also has 3 daughters - 18mos, 6 and 10).
The weekend after he went home (in October), I picked him up to stay with me overnight (Saturday to Sunday). When I arrived, he RAN to me screaming "Mommy"!
Note: I told him to "give mommy a kiss before we leave". He raised his lips to kiss me and could NOT understand that I meant his bio mom.
When I was planning to take him home, he said "I want to stay with MY mommy. I not like "other mommy".
My question is this - is my relationship with him REALLY in his best interest? Should I try to stay away for a while even though I am Godmom.
I love him VERY much. I want what's in HIS best interest.
Signed,
Confused
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