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Originally Posted By Me again...

I could really use some good news on this board...any body got some. My heart is beginning to break.

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Originally Posted By barki

We had some BAD news today -- nothing to do with our adoption. (I'm still waiting to hear on that....) A family friend's baby died today. On top of our adoption stuff and some other things that happened last week I'm getting a bit down. I know that these things happen, but it was such a shock. The baby dying today seemed like the straw that broke the camel's back. Everything looks a bit gray right now. I'm half afraid of what's going to happen next. (!) I'm tired of death and trying to deal with the traumas. (Then I feel so weenie for being upset, knowing how our friend must be hurting so much.) Some good news would definitely help.

So, some happy-news-full person please POST!! LOL!!

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Originally Posted By Shelley

So sorry to hear about the baby....death is never easy to take especially when it happens to a small child just beginning. Things will get better in time, remember you have
a beautiful child now and life is full of fun and adventures. LOL listen to me...

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Originally Posted By Sondra

Sorry I havent been able to post lately.....but alot has happened....and it is all wonderful news!!! Whoo hoo!!!

First we have been matched with a sibling group (boy 10 and girl 8). After CAREFULLY reviewing the casefiles (yes Keagan.....your advise was always in the back of my mind)we have decided to proceed. I dont want to be over optimistic, but the kids are just what we were wanting. Anyway we are to have the meeting with CPS next week and they will be placed with us the following week.

Second we have sold our house and are moving THIS Saturday. We were hoping that we would be able to move and get the kids close together. Then we would be able to start off in a new neighborhood (where no one knows us)and hopefully give the kids a chance to get a fresh start without being labeled as foster kids.

Our new house is really cool. It has five bedrooms and three living areas. Four bedrooms are upstairs....so that will allow for all the kids to have their own room plus an extra room for the computer,playstation and toys. The masterbedroom has its own sitting room. The sitting room will contain two lazy boy recliners and a tv. Great thing about this room.....no kids allowed to enter after 9:30 PM....LOL!

Anyway I cant tell you how excited we are. I think it will be really great!

The kids have already been told about us by their caseworker and are VERY excited. They have lived most of their lives in homeless shelters. Once they were taken into custody, they were placed in seperate foster homes. Both foster homes presently have 10 kids living there. This will be the first time that the kids actually have their own home not to mention their own room. I cant imagine what is going through their heads right now.

Chris and I have been talking about holidays too. We are so used to it just being us and Tawni. Well things are about to change! These two kids have 4 other siblings that they are required to keep in contact with. All of them have already been adopted and live very close to us. Can you imagine what it is going to be like on b-days or Christmas? Talk about extended complex family. LOL! So now, instead of buying Christmas presents for one kid.....we will have to buy for 7!

Anyway I will keep you guys informed the best I can. Just keep your chins up!! Good things do happen!!

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Originally Posted By yrand

Oh Sondra that is so-oooooo wonderful!!I'm excited for you.In the back of my mind I'm holding the dream of my girls being home for the holidays too!It would be heartbreaking if they were still in foster care by then.I talked to the lady at the
Federal level and it sounds like they are running out of patience with the local agencies in general so maybe there'll be some action afterall.Everyone should have gotten my manifesto by now so the ball is in their court.Enjoy the moment cause it's getting ready to get really interesting at your house.

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Originally Posted By barki

Wonderful news for you and your family Sondra! ) Sounds like Santa's going to have to reinforce your rafters before he lands! LOL!!

Do keep posting as you are able. I'm especially interested in the little family group of 3 changing to the bigger family group of 5 aspect of things. I'm trying to imagine what more persons at the table will be like on a daily basis...but my mind boggles and I can't get a clear picture! LOL!! Maybe you can fine tune the reception and I'll be able to visualize it! )

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Originally Posted By Jerry

Okay, I'm jealous..............We can't move until late October, at the earliest (so far). ...................and what's this, I think we'll move this saturday!LOL....I've got all my tools, books, and equipment already moved, AND it will still probably take us a WEEK!!!LOL!!!
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Great news about your placement, trick or treat is coming soon, now you can go as a basketball team!!!LOL!

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Originally Posted By Lisa

Wonderful news!!! Sounds like things are moving quickly for you---I'm sooo jealous, I'm still waiting for my little one to come home and we were matched FOUR MONTHS AGO!!! What an exciting time for you!! When you are settled into your new house and your little ones are home you'll need to post all the wonderful details. BIG SMILE!!!