I hate negativity but I'm just being honest...
Tuesdays are never EVER great days for us. The reality of our situation is that this is, in fact, a legal risk adoption (meaning parental rights have not been, but will soon be, terminated). For this reason, it is court ordered that on Tuesdays for an hour and a half the girls see biological family (with supervision). At first, this was a minor event. More and more lately it is just bad. Continually, week after week, things are being said to the girls that confuse or frustrate them. When they get home we are left with the aftermath. Left to explain things that we can't yet explain. We can't yet promise these girls that they will be here forever. Although we have no reason to think otherwise, there is still that minute chance that things could change.
We hate the thought of broken promises. Unfortunately, the other family doesn't share in that thought. It is heartbreaking to time and again try to help the girls understand the reality of our situation (on a 4 and 6 year old level). This week was just enough for me. We have had a brief change in social workers so communication has been a bit off but enough....ENOUGH. Tuesday is a work day for me and there are only so many Tuesday late afternoon phone calls a mom can get (from dad) before a foot is put down. This isn't about our feelings. It is about the girls. About them being mentally and physically healthy. I am charged and ready to confront this situation. To let those involved with our case know that this is not in our families best interest. That it is disruptive and unproductive.
I'm going too far. I'm just so over this part of our adoption.
Pray please.
1 comment:
Jessica~my heart is just aching for you all. I can't imagine how hard this part must be. I hope you can feel the prayers coming your way!
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