[aMarylandfamily]

... but know that our hearts and prayers are with you. Sometimes "enough" is short term and other times it is long term ... only you can answer the personal-ness to "enough". Having come to a decision a few years back when disrupting a placement (not yet finalized) we waited too long and added emotional hurt to both the family here and the children being put back into the system as we wanted to but couldn't meet their mental health needs. And today our latest placement resides in RTC with a roller-coaster prognosis ... some weeks are good - others are worse than ever deemed possible from both an emotional and violence nature. And yet ... during a requalification for state medical assistance, I was reminded that without us in his corner (at this point until we are interfering with those services being provided at this level ... without social service or juvenile services intervention) his treatment wouldn't be so directed (hope that's what I mean) as it is being followed behind 100% of the time.

Hang in there, but not too long - remember to look at the whole family/household picture vs. the love you share for him - that will never go away - just modify the way it is given - through yourself or through services - even when it means cutting a string or two or more.

Keep us posted ... we are here to listen always!