[Juliana13]

So today I met my foster-daughter's dad. Somehow, that made it better. They are a mess, but I do feel like they love this baby. He hugged me, with tears in his eyes and thanked me for taking care of her. He said he's in parenting classes, so he can figure out how to do this right.

So even though I know there will be huge challenges ahead, and I know they will not always make great choices, - it helps to know - and more importantly, FEEL - that they love this baby.

It still stinks. I want to help raise her, to protect and nurture her, and I don't like where she's going back to. But she is not mine. That's the bottom line, and that part sucks. (Thanks for letting me vent.)