[mrsred]

This is the story I wrote for C today, and read to her before telling her she was going to be moving.

This is the tale of two stories, and how God's perfect plan brought them together and made them one.

The first story is about two grown bunnies, named Ardy and Cece. Ardy and Cece were very much in love. They got married and were very happy. Their lives together were wonderful, except for one thing.
Ardy and Cece wanted, more than anything to have a child to love and care for. Their house was nice, but is was much too quiet.
They began to look for a child that needed a mommy and daddy as much as they needed a little one to love.
One day they met a little boy fox. He was very cute, and he really needed a mommy and daddy. They were hoping maybe they could be his parents, but no. He went to live with a family of wolves, because that was where he fit best.
Next, Ardy and Cece saw a baby turtle and her big brother. They were all alone in the world and really needed a mommy and daddy. But they moved in with the frog family that lived at the pond. Ardy and Cece were sad, but they knew it was for the best. After all, bunnies don't much like to swim, and we all know that turtles love the water!
Ardy and Cece were getting very discouraged. They so wanted a little one. Cece dreamed of someday snuggling on to sleep, and hearing giggles in the morning. Ardy hoped for the day he could take a little boy or girl n a bicycle ride. They were afraid their dreams would never come true.
But God said "Be patient, I am finding the perfect child just for you!"

We are going to leave Ardy and Cece's story right there for awhile and move onto our other story:
This is the story of a sweet little bunny named Hunny Bunny.
When Hunny Bunny was born she lived with her first mom and dad. Sometimes it was fun there, but sometimes, when Mama Rabbit and Daddy Rabbit fought it was scary. Sometimes Daddy Rabbit would get so angry with Mama Rabbit that he would hurt her.
Sometimes he even hurt little Hunny Bunny.
Mama Rabbit and Daddy Rabbit loved little Hunny Bunny, but they did not know how to take care of her and keep her safe. Hunny Bunny had to go to a new place to live, someplace where she could be well cared for and safe. Hunny Bunny knew that even though Mama and Daddy Rabbit could not take care of her, they still loved her and Hunny Bunny could hold that love in her heart forever.
Little Hunny Bunny moved in with two very nice goats, named Billy and Nanny. They had a little baby goat too. Hunny Bunny liked living with Nanny and Billy. They took good care of her, and she liked playing with Baby Willie. But Baby willie, being a baby, took a lot of Nanny and Billy's time and attention. When Hunny Bunny wanted to play she had to be quiet so as not to wake Baby Willie. When Hunny Bunny wanted to snuggle, which was her favorite thing, nanny was too busy rocking Baby Willie. Sometimes, when Hunny Bunny felt like she wasn't getting enough attenton she would get very mad.
God knew this was not the best place for Hunny Bunny to be. Nanny and Billy knew it too. They loved Hunny Bunny and they wanted her to be happy.
That was why Hunny Bunny went to live with Sherry Sheep and Connie Cow. Hunny Bunny was kind of sad to leave Billy, Nanny and Willie, but she knew they loved her and that she could hold that love inside her heart forever.
Sherry Sheep and Connie Cow did not have any other children living with them, but they did have Missy and Andy Mouse that came to visit them on weekends. Hynny Bnny was happy with Sherry and Connie. They were very nice, and took grat care to make Hunny Bunny feel safe and loved. Hunny Bunny and Missy became great friends. when Missy was there visiting Connie and Sherry the little girls would play dress up and other fun games.
But Connie and Sherry, as much as they loved Hunny Bunny knew that they could not keep her forever. They knew that Hunny Bunny needed a family of her own, so they began to search for one.
One day a mama cat, named Candy Kitty came to Connie and Sherry's house and picked Hunny bunny up. She took her to meet her three kittens, Johnny, Tessie and Eddy, and her husband Tom Kitty.
Hunny bunny played with the kittens all day long. The kittens were all much older than her, and much bigger, but they had fun anyway.
The next couple of weeks Hunny Bunny went to visit the Kitty family a few more times. Then Hunny Bunny moved in with the cats. She was sad to leave Sherry Sheep and Connie Cow, but she knew they loved her very much and she would hole that love inside her heart forever.
All the Kittys loved Hunny Bunny vry much. They tried to make her be one of them. but, no matter what you do, a bunny is not a kitty. The kittens would get cranky with Hunny Bunny. Eddy Kitty was quite a nervous kitten. All of Hunny Bunny's hopping around would make him feel very frustrated. Sometimes he would try to scratch little Hunny Bunny. Mama Candy had to keep a close eye out to make sure that Eddy never hurt Hunny Bunny.
Tessie Kitty liked to be by herself sometimes, but Hunny Bunny wanted to play with Tessie all of the time. If Hunny Bunny went into Tessie's room, Tessie would hiss and spit. Then Mama Candy would have to come and help Tessie and Hunny Bunny sort things out.
Johnny Kitty was nice, but he just liked to play his big kid games. If Hunny Bunny went into his room, or took any of his things (which she did a lot of) he would get very upset. Johnny Kiitty would go complain to Mama Candy, and then Mama Candy would have to come sort that out too.
Hunny Bunny wanted to play with Daddy Tom when he would come home from work. But most the time Daddy Tom would be so tired he would just fall asleep.
More than anything though, Hunny Bunny just wanted Mama Candy to snuggle with her and talk to her. Mama Candy knew this, but she was always so busy working and taking care of the kittens. She had to work on her computer a lot. She had to make food and clean house, and wash lots and lots of mittens for Hunny Bunny and the kittens.
It made Mama Candy very sad that she couldn't give Hunny Bunny all the attention that she needed. Things in the Kitty house were not good. The kittens were mad all the time. Hunny Bunny was mad all the time. Daddy Tom was tired all the time. And Mama Candy was sad all the time.
Mama Candy knew this was not how God wanted them to live. She prayed and asked God to tell her what they should do. She loved Hunny Bunny and the kittens so much, and it made her sad to see everyone so unhappy. Mama Candy knew that Hunny Bunny could not stay with the Kitty's forever. She also knew that god had a different family already picked out for Hunny Bunny, and that soon God would let them know who it was.
One day Hunny Bunny got to go to a very special party, with lots of other little ones, and lots of grown ups too. At that party she played all sorts of games and met all kinds of nice people.
And this is where our two stories come together in God's prfect plan.
Because two of the people that Hunny Bunny met and played with there wire Ardy and Cece Bunny. Ardy, Cece and Hunny played all sorts of fun games together. The three of them had a very good time. Ardy and Cece had so much fun with Hunny Bunny they asked if they could see her again soon.
So, a couple weeks later Daddy Tom took Hunny Bunny to meet them. Ardy and Cece spent the whole day with Hunny Bunny. When Mama Kitty came and picked up Hunny Bunny she could tell that they all had a very good day. As Mama Candy was driving home, little Hunny Bunny told her all about Ardy and Cece. Mama Candy could tell that Hunny liked them very much.
Meanwhile Ardy and Cece Bunny were driving home to their guiet, empty house. Cece said to Arby, "Oh, how I wish that Hunny Bunny was our little bunny. I would love to snuggle her to sleep every night and wake up to the sound of her giggle every morning." Ardy said "Yes, and I could take her for bicycle rides and other fun things".
Ardy and Cece's family was like a puzzle, but there was one piece missing.
And so it was, that little Hunny Bunny found her spot where she really belonged. Hunny Bunny was the missing piece, and she filled the hole completely.
Of course the Kitty family was sad to have Hunny Bunny move away from them. But they all loved her so, and wanted her to be the happiest bunny she could be. The Kitty family and Hunny Bunny all knew that they loved each other, and that they would hold that love inside thier hearts forever.
Now Ardy, Cece and Hunny live all together, and are so very happy. Hunny still gets to see Mama Candy and Daddy Tom and the kittens. But now, she calls them Auntie Candy and Uncle Tom. And although the kittens are no longer her brothers and sister, they are the greatest of friends. Now when they get t see each other they are all happy. There is no more scratching, hissing or spitting. They laugh and sing and play silly games. And when it is time for the ZKitty's to go home, they take Hunny Bunny's love in their hearts.

[mrsred]

So, I read the story to her, then we went through the story identifying the characters with the people in her life. She knew immediately that she was Hunny Bunny because that has been my nic-name for her.

I wish I could say it went well. I guess in some ways it did. both of us were in tears. so, if nothing else doesn't this prove that she is not full blown RAD? She is very heart broken. And I am the one that broke her heart. Which just about kills me.
But better to break her heart now than ruin her entire life, along with the lives of my other children. As hard as this is, this is what we have to do.
We have a transiton schedule that will be carried out over the next three weeks. Please pray for us all, as I am sure these will not be easy days.

[SuzBerg]

Red - Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you. We'll be praying for kuttke C and your whole family. Lots of Hugs - Suz

[zebramom]

Red, that is so beautiful and such a loving thing to do for your little car.

Sending God's blessings and prayers for her and her new bunny family.

[kay]

A beautiful story, Red. I pray that this transition will go well for all of you.

[chickymum]

Red that is awesome. You are such a loving mother. How difficult this must be for all of you. You have been in my prayers.

[aspenhall]

OMG! That was the sweetest cutest story ever. You should totally make that into a real book!

I'm sorry things are rough, but your story gives Hunny Bunny an "end" to her moving around story and will help her believe she truly fits in.

[athikers]

Okay, I'm bawling here... as we are living the same life right now.

That is beautiful. Can't stop crying

[mrsred]

Thank you all. Your prayers are appreciated and very much needed. Things are not going easily here. I took her in for her MRI today. That actually went pretty well. but on the drive there and back there were a few times when she clouded up pretty badly, saying "Mommy, I don't want to move". I keep trying to put a positive spin on this, reminding her how much her new mommy and daddy will love her, and how she won't have to share them with anyone. I remind her how often the kids get mad at her, and even how mad at eacn other she and I get (that girl is stubborn and will go to the mat over the littlest thing).
Bottom line, she is scared I think. As she gets to know them better I think she will warm to the idea. We are having a three week transition, with lots of back and forths. If by the move out date she doesn't seem ready, I will try to extend it.
Dang,. this is hard.

[BrockBaby]

Well done my bella (aka red). I know how very difficult this decision was for you, but you have handled it well. God has His hand on our little car and you as well!!!! luvya lots.....your cutie

[reapingjoy]

Thank you for sharing this! We have made the hard decision to have our newest daughter moved (we haven't finalized yet) because of her multiple special needs that went undiagnosed in 2.5+ years in foster care. I know she will be very sad & your story is a great idea for how to make it understandable on her level (although she has FAS & cognitive delays so I'm not sure how much she'll really understand).

I will pray that your move goes smoothly & that God will comfort her heart (& yours) during this transition.