Repossessing the Kids

I was right. It happened and I had no choice, could do no intervention. Child Protective Services found out that the kids Mom was not with them, and a consideration of her parole was that she not do jail time because of needing to care for her children. So they mandated that she either be with them in the next 48 hours or she will go to jail. We tried our best to work with CPS to maintain the safety of the children, but they were firm. Follow the process. If she proves to be an unfit mother, that will come to light. Meanwhile, back they go.

I get to say a quick goodbye. I hug Ramseyes who has no idea what is happening to him, and he pulls away, teasing and running. Shiloh blinks in her innocence. My heart is so heavy I feel like I am going to break apart. Its just not fair that these kids have to pay for their parents problems when there are people who would take them in a heartbeat. My hands are tied. My advisers told me this would happen. I can only stand by, ready to take them back at any opportunity. Prayer. I spend my days bouncing back and forth from one hurting situation to another these days. I think that is why my camping trips are going to be so necessary. I just need soothing. And the peace of Christ in the midst of the beauty of his creation is just the thing.

Bye, sweeties. Hang in there. We are always here if you need us.