There are NINE of these notebooks that are 4-5 inches thick with all the info for PandaJOY's case. They are mostly about the birth parents. We have read them and are consulting tomorrow morning with our caseworker about all we learned. Tuesday we have an official one hour visit with PandaJOY in her foster home with the caseworker. On Friday we have an official one hour visit in OUR home with the caseworker. On Saturday she gets to spend the night and we take her back to the foster home on Sunday and..........cautiously optimistic DRUMROLLL..........she SHOULD be placed in our home on February 8th. I say that with baited breath because we all know how set dates are not actually SET with this system until the day is done. Yes, you can be happy for us, but we aren't celebrating until PandaJOY is HOME with us. Once that happens then the next long leg of the journey starts, but at least she will be WITH us.
Hallelujah!
No words can thank you all enough for your love, prayers and support......especially from those of you whom I have never met in person. What a blessing.
We have binders just like that in the top of our closet. We are so happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteOur CPS papers are in a huge stack in a shoe box. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for this case moving forward!! On Feb.8th, we are praying for our son's birthmother to sign her parental rights away in mediation.
Much to pray for for both of us and that date with CPS. :)
You know the prayers will continue to flow from West MI. I've been so anxious to hear of a possible date. Extra "hugs" and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe lifting up many prayers for your family and for PandaJoy. When you can, please keep your readers updated.
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs from TN,
Cindy
The phrase I've used during this season of our lives is "cautiously optimistic," so I'll be thinking/praying/hoping the same for you. I love you so very much, and I hope you KNOW, really KNOW, that we will be praying.
ReplyDeleteTrusting in the Lord's faithfulness on your behalf~
I have Jan 8 marked on my calendar now, and it will be bathed in prayer from now till then (and beyond of course)!
ReplyDeleteMay God's grace and peace cover you all during this time! We love you!
ReplyDeletehallelujah!! i know it's not a done deal yet but at least you have a ray of sunshine coming through!! praying, sister!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a journey. The end is in sight. I will be praying hard. So happy for you'all.
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