Baseline...

We're almost back to baseline in our home.  Baby Love is doing well with her mommy and we are returning to normal.  Sprout just celebrated his 3rd birthday and he is so much fun everyday.  Trying to pack up most of the baby items until we get the next call.  We are also in the process of adding square footage to our home.  Definitely keeping busy over here! Winter has hit the Notheast!  There is snow on the ground and a snowman in our front yard courtesy of Sprout and his daddy.  I do not like Winter but I enjoy the time to be a homebody and re-grouping. I'm planning on starting a new blog in January.  I will keep this blog for foster care.  God has shown me some things I'd like to share with others. Not sure when the next call will be.  I'm enjoying the quiet until then.  :) 

Gone...

Baby Love is gone. She left a few days ago for an overnight visit with bio mom but as of today she is considered home on trial.  I know that bio mom loves this sweet baby girl and will have to step up and learn how to be an advocate for her special needs baby girl. We will miss her everyday but I'm thankful for a good relationship with bio mom. Praying God keeps her safe...as only He can.  

Almost home...

There seems to have been some confusion on when Baby Love is actually returning home. Back in October at court, it was stated that since Bio mom had nothing directly to do with the medical neglect, there was no reason Baby Love shouldn't go home to her.  They set a date for later this month for a home on trial. We have been starting the reunification process already with extended, unsupervised and now over nights visits.  Baby Love tolerates them well and seems adjusted.  Bio mom is looking forward to her baby being returned.  I am at peace with the judges decision.  My only concern regarding mom was addressed last month when she was drug tested by the county worker.  Everything came up clean.  I believe that foster care has worked in this case and I feel privileged to be a little part of something so big.  The agency worker has repeatedly asked if I was going to be all right after Baby Love leaves.  I will.  She is such a sweet girl.  We will most definitely miss her but I know she will be well taken care of and treasured.  That's what foster care is all about.