[tobeafamily]

Darlene,

From what you've written, I can't see where this would be an immediate placement. The family may or may not have been approached, may or may not be truly making an adoption plan for this child, may or may not have the legal right to do so, depending on whether the parents made wills before they died and named a guardian for this child. A lot of what you're hearing is heresay, so it may or may not be accurate. The fact that the family is in extreme grief makes any reaction they have unpredictable.

IMHO Go on the cruise. Take a cell phone that will work out there or make sure there is a way you can always be contacted. If need be, you can get off at a port early & fly home. Focus on that much needed R & R and trust that if this is your baby, they will find a way to get in touch with you and you will make it home in time.

IMHO,

Regina, Amom to Ryan Joshua Thomas