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Chris the Wheeler019

262 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

Nov 15, 2007 8:56 AM

Foster Child update

Well, if things go as planned, Little Miss will be returning to her family on Friday morning. She's been spending full day, unsupervised visits, with her Dad, a couple times a week, for the past couple of weeks.

Dad has done everything that he was suppose to do. He met all of the requirements of the courts. This is turning into a success story. I should be thinking "Good for this guy. He's done everything he needed to do to put his family back together". I should be cheering for him. Instead, I'm thinking I can take better care of her. I know that's selfish, but that's the way I feel right now. We've known this for a week now, but it's just starting to hit me today.

Just thought I'd give you folks the update.

MiniDriver

315 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. Nov 15, 2007 8:59 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

{{Chris, Amy, and Little Miss}}

Personally, I think you'd do a much better job of raising her, but you knew going in that part of foster parenting is that the goal is re-uniting the family of origin.

It must be heartbreaking, but I hope you'll be allowed to keep in touch.

And I hope her family lets Little Miss have her Ark for Christmas.

alnem

54 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Nov 15, 2007 9:00 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

I think I mentioned that we're going through foster care training too. And that's been my struggle all along -- feeling positive about the goal of reunification. But I know it's important (right?), and at least you can feel good that Dad has done everything he's supposed to have.

And you've done a good thing for Little Miss while she was with you.

janSport

307 posts since
Dec 12, 2007

3. Nov 15, 2007 9:09 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

Nothing to add...just you did good.

fla_girl

86 posts since
Dec 13, 2007

4. Nov 15, 2007 9:16 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

Wishing you strength and peace to get through this, CTW.
I certainly hope everything works out for the best.

Chris the Wheeler019

262 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

5. Nov 15, 2007 9:20 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Desert Tortoise:
I pray her father keeps his act together and realizes what an angel he has. You've done something wonderful for this child and she'll never forget it. <HR>

I hope he keeps it together too. We've already told the social worker that there will always be an opne bed at our place for her.

bluemagnolia

23 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Nov 15, 2007 9:31 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

I got teary-eyed when I saw the title of this thread. Hugs and prayers for you all.

tri_coach06

662 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

7. Nov 15, 2007 9:39 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

You mean the system works? ****, now I have nothing to complain about.

You done good CTW. A little one has a chance at a real life thanks to you.

CS

Longrun4fun007

247 posts since
Feb 9, 2006

8. Nov 15, 2007 9:46 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

I'm all verklempt

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Fionn mac Cumhail

341 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

9. Nov 15, 2007 9:47 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

I hope her father continues to pull it together, but I can imagine how you feel, Chris....I couldn't do it, just for that reason...
Sorry, man...try not to let it discourage you from future foster care...it's noble work...

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NYCross

191 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Nov 15, 2007 9:51 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

You've done a great thing by being a foster parent. But even if you think you could take "better care" of her, nothing could replace for her knowing that her parents love her and want her.

Chris the Wheeler019

262 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

11. Nov 15, 2007 10:07 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Fionn mac Cumhail:
Sorry, man...try not to let it discourage you from future foster care...<HR>

Thanks. We're staying with the foster care program, but we're going to take a break through the holidays. We just don't want to get into another drama filled situation during the Christmas season. Unless there's an emergency, middle of the night, need. Or another foster family that needs a couple of days respite. My regular family is enough drama.

ellenshana

467 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

12. Nov 15, 2007 10:20 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

What to say?

Thank you and Amy for helping the little one who was in great need.

makeda023

825 posts since
Aug 16, 1999

13. Nov 15, 2007 10:56 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

It's going to be hard. Good on you, Chris.

morefoolyou

122 posts since
Mar 25, 2003

14. Nov 15, 2007 11:04 AM

in response to: Chris the Wheeler019

Re: Foster Child update

god bless you for what you do. seriously.
and thank you

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