[KelleyF]

Unfortunately, this is a crazy game of waiting and patience. Another poster said it perfectly, when it comes to TPR issues, time is your friend. The longer a child is placed with you, the more likely the judge will leave him there. Of course, that's not always the case but more ofter than not, yes.
Good luck and be patient. It's a long haul. By the way, we're neighbors! I'm from R.I. (and I'm going to the Red Sox game on Tues. whoo hoo!)