Baby D Update

I thought I should probably update you all on the situation with Baby D. Yesterday, I went for an Agency Review. Basically this is where different people from DSS departments meet and review the case. In the meeting was Baby D's social worker (the same social worker his birth parents contact), the assistant to the attorney for the Guardian Ad Litem, some lady from the health department and another lady that I'm not sure what she does. Also present was, me! The birth parents were not there. Baby D's social worker said that birth dad had intentions on coming, and she continued to check to see if he was there.

Anyway, the meeting lasting about 15 minutes. They reviewed why Baby D was removed from the home, what the birth parents have completed from the case plan, what happened in court (minimal). They asked me how he was doing and if I had any questions. My heart wanted to scream, "Yes! I have a freakin' question. When are you guys gonna wake up and realize the he's better off with us?" Instead, I nodded politely and said no. Anyone who knows me personally can tell you that I am not a quiet person by nature. However, for the span of that 15 minutes I was relatively silent.

I was nervous about attending the review, not because it was a review but because I knew there was a chance I'd have to deal with the birth parents. Anytime I see them, it stirs up so much emotion. As I was walking into the governmental buildings, I look up and boldly displayed is

"IN GOD WE TRUST."

In a day where so many governmental buildings are having to take down their proclamations to God, this one was there. On that day, stemming from weeks of struggles, He was there. Jeremiah 29:11 raced through my mind once again. I took a deep breath, picked up all of my emotions and continued into the building, Trusting In God.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
~Jeremiah 29:11, NIV

Photo update:

Baby D's bathtime is a family event

He's growing so much. I bet he weighs
almost 10 lbs!!