I was told that Arizona, Lil' Man and their older brother, Owen came BACK into care after being reunited and home for only a few weeks.  Please pray for their foster parents.  I hear they are all placed together and that is a recipe for trouble.  :(

Remember the part in the D*sney* movie 'Aladd*n' where Aladd*n hold out his hand to JasM8ne and says..."Do you trust me?".  That is all I've been thinking about this week.  We got the call late Monday night for Papi and Mimi (blog names).  The supervisor called me and I originally said no because I had SO much to do this week.  But after thinking about it I called her back and she said she still hadn't found someone to take them...I said yes.  I consider it an emergency placement when they call that late at night.  Why? Because usually they try to match the child with a family..hence the purpose of the M*APP class...right??? We picked them up at W*lmart at about 9:45pm because I had no diapers or formula.  Papi is 26 months and Mimi is 8 months. They are bio brother and sister.  The CP*S worker handed them to me with a piece of paper with their names and birthdays and left.  We shopped for about 30 mintues then came home.  The kids had nothing that I could immediately use (without washing) so I bought them some pjs, diapers, wipes and formula.  I gave them both a bath and got them in bed...it was close to 11pm.  They both slept throught the night....THANK GOD!!!!!!!  Bottom line, she is a great baby but he is 2.  Nuf said.  He is into everything, doesn't speak well and it's a bit obvious that he will need physical therapy.  (No, I am not a professional).  She seems age appropriate and is a very easy baby.  On Wednesday I met bio mom at a visit.  I found out that the kids have been in care before and I was a bit sad for them.  With that bit of knowledge it seems that's the answer to why Papi is not on target for his age.  (Again, not a professional diagnosis)  After the visit I asked to speak with the caseworker and asked her to find them a home that would fit their needs more.  I don't feel that I'm up to therapies, and dr appointments or visits for that matter right now.  I felt SO bad asking but I know that for our family this would be the best decision.  The caseworker was very understanding and they are no with their great-grandparents as of this morning.  But part of the 'deal' of them leaving was for me to take Pickle for this weekend and Baby Tulip next weekend.  NO PROBLEM!!! I also asked to have our availability changed from 2 openings to 1 opening and 1 respite.  That way, we'll only foster one baby at a time.  I really feel like God is saying..."DO you trust me?".  I do.  I know HE knows what's best for our family.  The best thing for Papi and Mimi is to be with family that loves them and is able to take care of them.  So, for the next few days I'm loving on Pickle and LOVING EVERY MINUTE!!!!  :)

I got a call for B/G siblings.  First, I said no because I have so much going on in the next few days.  Then I called the supervisor back and said yes.  Boy is 26 months and Baby Sister is 8 months.  I had to pick them up at Wally*world because I had NOTHING in the house.  (You'd think I'd have known better!!!)  :)  They are bathed and sleeping now.  Let's all hope they stay that way...at least till 7am!!! :)  More soon...

Hey.  I have a request.  Please PRAY!  It's really an 'off the wall' IMPOSSIBLE situation but I know that it's THESE kinds of things that helps show us that NOTHING is IMPOSSIBLE with God.  There is a pregnant girl looking to give her unborn SON up for adoption.  She is already working with an agency.  We are NOT a family profile on this agency's shelf.  But there IS someone involved with this situation that knows we are actively looking to adopt.  PLEASE PRAY.  I know that God can do 'EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY MORE than I can EVER ask, dream or imagine..."  (Ephesians 3:20) and what seems impossible with me is totally possible with God...just PLEASE pray God's will be done in this situation.  Thank you in advance...I'll keep you updated if I hear anything more...  :)

Rejoicing today

with my sweet God given friend,

 Beth and her husband Steve

on the referral

of their son. 

IT'S A BOY!!!! :) 

Go on over and send them some blessings...  Beth's Blog...

He is FAITHFUL!!! 

New post on the 'other' blog...

Another wonderful weekend.  Last week I got a call to do respite for Baby Tulip.  She was with us for the weekend.  She has grown SO much since the last time we had her.  What a little sweetie!!! We really enjoyed having her.  We also had Pickle here.  Only for a few hours but still.  We enjoyed watching them both play and interact.  I kept thinking..."Twins wouldn't be that hard..."  :)  Next weekend we'll have Pickle again.  Enjoyed having them both ...

New post on the 'other' blog... ;0)

I have to be totally honest.  I really enjoyed having the girls here.  Even though it was a bit hectic running around to get their room ready I'm thrilled there was a happy ending.  I'm thrilled they're with family.  I envisioned them here for the next few weeks (if not months) dressing them and painting their toes.  So, back to waiting for the phone... :) 
I'm ok with that. 

They're gone...CPS called and said they can go to grandma's.  As fast as they came...they're gone.  It sure was fun while it lasted...

So we are adding 'Sassy' and 'Sweet' to our family...at least for the weekend.  I was called late last night (after a very LONG day) and was taken by surprise when the CPS worker said girls.  I was told that they were 'in care' for 4 hours before they could locate a home willing to take them...  Sounds crazy to me but if you remember...we have requested only boys.  The CPS worker sounded desperate and she said worse case is 'only till Monday' when D*S*S opens again.  (Yes, we've ALL heard that before!!!)  I scrambled for a few minutes getting blankets and beds ready but then I realized I had no girls clothes.  I made a few phone calls and some amazing friends dropped off a few items to get us through the next few days.  The girls came with diapers and some clothes, neatly folded in a bag.  (That says ALOT about where they've come!)  The workers brought them to the house around 10 and as soon as they walked in the door I recognized them. I have 'met' them before (not from care) and was thrilled.  I was told they were 2 and 3 but they are acually 1 and 2.  They were clean (aside from smelling like smoke) and even had their toes painted.  :)  I know their mama loves them.  I have seen her with them (previously) and look forward to hearing more about their future.  I spoke to a friend who is familiar with the family and she seems to think they'll go to a relative this week.  We'll see. We went through that with the boys...SO many family members but none approved to take them.  I think they WILL be going home to their mom.  But I haven't spoken to anyone at D*S*S yet to find out anyhting official.  So, at least till Monday...they're here.  They are as sweet as can be.  Sassy and Sweet are BOTH very well spoken for their age and hysterical.  They are obviously VERY bonded and you can see how much they love each other.  They love to cuddle and smile often.  Getting them to bed last night was easy...keeping them asleep was a little harder.  I did not sleep AT ALL but I know God's grace is carrying me through.  Every hour I was up consoling one or the other.  I will update more soon.  They are doing well and having a blast...so am I.  :)  If you know THIS blog...you know where you can find more details...  :) 

Got a call tonight.  2 little pink. (STOP LAUGHING!!!) God most definitely has a sense of humor!!! :)  They are now sleeping...more soon.