I just heard from the girls' caseworker that a relative has come forward from out of state.
She is a licensed foster parent there and just finalized adoption for a two year old. When my caseworker mentioned that the girls are with a foster family who is more than willing to adopt, she said she didn't care they are family. While I find this admirable, I don't understand why she is so adament about the girls staying with family when no one bothered to do the same for the other three children the birth mother has lost custody to already. They don't currently have a relationship, but that is most likely due to distance and the birth mother's actions.
I have never felt such pain in my life. I love these two with all of my heart as does my family and friends. I know I've only had them a little less than two months, but I let them take over my heart completely. Sitting here listening to them laughing and playing with each other I don't know how I can live without them in my life. I'd be more than willing to maintain contact with family members not involved in drugs. How does one present this idea to someone on the other end? I am sure they love their nieces with all of their hearts, too. Would it be so horrible if they remained an aunt and someone else got to be their forever mom?
Since the family member is already a foster parent, how long do you think it will take before they move the girls?
Sorry this is so disjointed...I had to stop and feed them lunch.