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Wow, Christie. I am awed by your commitment and support. I hope I have the stamina that you do. I'm not young and am already feeling the affects physically and emotionally. If I need you, I definitely will let you know. Because I've also been a foster parent, I've also seen the affects of children being moved around and detached. Because our daughter was 2 when adopted, I experienced the bonding with her on a different level than with our infants. It DOES impact them . . . forever. I have many close friends that are social workers who understand why we do what we do and respect us, along with our pediatrician, priest, many that support us. That support is what keeps us together right now. I cannot possibly express my thanks for your last post (in the middle of the night). Can't sleep?? Wonder why!!!!! I wake every morning and the first thought that pops in my head is that we are still not final with our beautiful girl and it is tearing us all apart. And it is needless. And it is allowed.
Your friend,
Josie
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