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I let them have as normal a morning as possible while I dealt with cps on the phone. They are going to leave them with me until Monday when they can have a staffing regarding the situation.

After they got home from their school and church activities I gave them lunch and then sat down with them. The oldest who remains hard as a rock on the outside (at all times) broke down in tears. I havn't seen her cry in since, I can't remember when. I sat and held her for a while which she has never let me do before. The middle child acted like nothing was wrong as usual. She tends to hold everything in for long periods and then loose it all at once. The youngest was a mess also. We sat for a long time and told him how much his mom loves him but that it was not his job to protect her anymore (he had been keeping the house clean and doing the laundry).

They are trying to stay occupied which is great. They have popped up with questions once in a while. I have tried to answer them the best I could. It has been a long day though and everyone is emotionally exhausted. I cannot wait until bed. It will be a long next few days for these children. Keep them in your prayers please.