A little update...

Here is a picture of M when she was just a tiny baby, probably about a year old. She took this photo to church and recently won a "cutest baby picture" contest they were having.

Looking at that picture, makes me realize just how quickly babyhood flies by. And, I also look at my foster babies, and am so thankful and blessed to have been entrusted to care for them during such a precious time in their lives. I also get emotional when I think about baby L's mom, and how she really loves her, but is stuck in jail, and even if she were to get out, she may never have the tools and support that she needs to get well, so that she could ever parent. She was never given a chance in life, and was raised in an environment that got her where she is today. It is heartbreaking, and she is one of those people that we would all want to scoop up, and help, but you know that with her past experiences, she just may not be capable of accepting and embracing that help. We have a lot of compassion for her and we do pray for her.

I did put a call in to the SW and she called back today when I was out running errands. My Dh got to talk to her, and from what he explained, here is the latest news: There was a court hearing for baby L's bio dad, which he did not show up for, and so his parental rights are now terminated. So, she said he is out of the picture. Then there is the "fake" dad, who showed up there, and talked to the judge! He said he is doing everything to get custody of baby L. He even said he felt an "attachment" to her. He's never even met her. The SW said it is ridiculous, and is trying to get him out of the picture, but it may be tricky, since he's now listed on the birth certificate as her father. Apparently there is some form he can file, and if he does, there will be another court hearing where the judge will need to make a decision based on what he hears. Thankfully, the SW feels the same way we do now, and she was shocked when she heard about the medical card we got with this guys last name on it. So, this is the latest! When people told me to expect the unexpected when you do foster care, I had no idea what that meant, but now know it is very true. Stay tuned, who knows what will happen next week...