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Originally Posted By Jillian

We are excited to find out that we may be matched with two little girls ages 19 mos and 6 wks. They are siblings. County is on vacation today and we will not hear until tomorrow. We are hopeful but not too as we know this can be a disappointing process

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Originally Posted By Kari

I am so happy for you - Good Luck and we will be praying for you and your family.

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Originally Posted By Jilian

Got a call from our social worker. All we need is a visit from the county worker to make sure our place is OK and we should have the girls on Thursday or Friday. I really hope it works out. This is not a permenant placement as they are working on reunification with the birth mom, probably 1-6 month placement but it's OK with me. If I can make a difference in these babies lives, if only for a little while, I will be happy. Who knows until I actually have them if it is gonna work out????
It sure is nice to have a place to vent though. This is such a waiting game. I try to stay focused on every day things but it's hard. I have to remember as we go through this that GOD is in charge, not ME

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Originally Posted By Kari

It is so true that God is in charge and not us and he has the prefect plan for our lives. Unfortunately, his plan changed for us last week. We did not get the opportunity to parent the 2 year little girl, so we again begin our waiting. Long story, but her social worker had started the entire process in error. Very heart-breaking, but my husband and I will go on. I understand how hard it is for you to stay focused, I understand completely. Hang in there.

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Originally Posted By Jillian

Guess what??? The little girls are most likely being placed with a Bio Aunt. My worker is fighting it and said we should hang on until Friday and wait and see. Back to square one we go, .OK. So I pick myself up and hope the next time goes better. We were so close. We had a 2:00pm appointment today. I'm on my way to church. A lot to pray about tonight.

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Originally Posted By Jillian

Guess what??? The little girls are most likely being placed with a Bio Aunt. My worker is fighting it and said we should hang on until Friday and wait and see. Back to square one we go, .OK. So I pick myself up and hope the next time goes better. We were so close. We had a 2:00pm appointment today. I'm on my way to church. A lot to pray about tonight.

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Originally Posted By Jillian

Guess what??? The little girls are most likely being placed with a Bio Aunt. My worker is fighting it and said we should hang on until Friday and wait and see. Back to square one we go, .OK. So I pick myself up and hope the next time goes better. We were so close. We had a 2:00pm appointment today. I'm on my way to church. A lot to pray about tonight.

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Originally Posted By Kim

Just to let you know it is in God's timing. We decided to do more foster children and we let it go. We had the first call with twin girls someone else got them then we got more calls but it just didn't work out for one reason or another. We just kept up the prayer that we know You have the right children out there for us. A few weeks ago a woman from our church sought us out because she saw us at the county building in town. She was a CPS worker. Within 3 days we were placed with a 7 mo. old with the 3 yr. old brother on his way next week. God's timing. They are wonderful boys. They are trying for reunification and that is fine again God's plan is at work. God bless you!

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Originally Posted By Jillian

Thanks for the story. We almost had a placement of a 6 wk girl and her 19 month sister this week, but it turns out they are being placed with a Bio Aunt. It was hard waiting all week for the decision. When it finally came on friday afternoon I was just happy to have an answer. I learned a valuable lesson, I have NO CONTROL over this thing. I have to learn to let it go and let God work it out, but it's hard to do and easy to say. I am determined to keep my spirits up and my mind positive!!! and PRAY PRAY PRAY

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Originally Posted By Kathy

Hi. What county are you in? We are in Alameda and still waiting for our 2nd homestudy visit. It's been about 2 1/2 mos. since our last MAPP class. It's a long wait! Did you get the little girls?

Kathy

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Originally Posted By Jillian mistermrsc@cox.net

No, they were placed with a Bio Aunt. I am in Orange County

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Originally Posted By Kari

Jillian, I'm sorry to see that you didn't get the girls. I know right now there are no words to comfort you but know that you are in my thoughts

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Originally Posted By Jillian

Thanks Kari, but I am actually OK. I was just releived to get an answer. It was 7 days of waiting for the "what if..." It was so difficult. I am much more able to cope with a yes or a no than a maybe. I just want a baby to hold and nurture and raise. We have two Bio children 16 and 13 and I have wanted a baby for 10 years. It's been a long time coming. The nursury is ready and now we are just waiting on God to move His hand and bring just the right children into our home..Thanks for your compassion.

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Originally Posted By Jillian

So true Kim, just got our first placement. A precious little boy,age 2, also trying for reunification which is just fine with me. He is so wonderful and it feels so good to get some use out of all that baby stuff that has been collecting dust for 5 months. I am in heaven, not expecting this to be the child we adopt but enjoying sowing into the life of a little boy who is soaking up every bit of love we can dish out. Bliss I tell you, God is good

Remaining in HIS hands.....