Foster Mom Adventures

Tomorrow, May 30, Hope will participate in a Trike-A-Thon at her school to raise money for St. Jude’s Research Hospital.  (Click here to learn more.)  She has been learning about safety all week.  If you ask her what you are supposed to do at a stop sign she will make a sound of squealing brakes [...]

Today the judge decided that Hope and Faith should remain under my care.  Unless their mom petitions for a change in placement again, the girls will remain with me until at least September, when their next status hearing will be held.  Additionally, the judge approved visits with their grandmother and great grandparents, which I think [...]

Tomorrow is my two month anniversary with Hope and Faith.  That also means that tomorrow I must attend the 60 day status hearing.  (Thankfully the girls do not.)  According to those representing the girls, drama is expected to unfold at the courthouse, and of course I will encounter their family again. Foster parent training didn’t [...]

Today is a good day because last night was a good night.  Hope was in a good mood when I picked her up from school yesterday and didn’t cry in the car.  In fact, she only cried once last night–now it was a crying, kicking, and screaming doozy that lasted about 20 minutes, but at [...]

Disclaimer: my mother informed me that she got a good chuckle from reading this post due to all the errors I made.  I am leaving it as is–completely uncorrected–as evidence of my sleep deprived state. Given the contagious nature of Hope’s illness and the need to keep her indoors all weekend, those were the longest two [...]

My mother always tells stories about when I was a kid and she wouldn’t know I was sick.  When something finally caused her to take me to the doctor, he would say “wow, her throat must really hurt,” and typically diagnose me with strep throat.  My mother always said the doctor would tell her she [...]

 I had to post this quick note because two awesome things have happened. 1) Hope’s referral is now finalized and she has an appointment.  Yea!! 2) The girls’ CPS caseworker called to say that while I have to appear in court on May 27, the girls do not.  I am so grateful for this decision.  [...]

While I spent an hour in the waiting room of Faith’s counselor during her appointment today, I put the time to good use on hold with Medicaid regarding Hope’s referral to an ear, nose, and throat specialist.  After speaking with three different people, I was finally able to achieve what I thought was a victory.  [...]

Last night was quite a night.  Central Texas was hit by a very severe storm.  I can’t remember the last time I have weathered a storm quite like that one.  I lost power for a little while, but thankfully it was restored so that by the time Hope woke up frightened by the thunder, she [...]

There really should be an instruction manual on how to do this parenting stuff.  I’m just making it up as I go with no idea if what I am doing is right or not. Faith has suffered from more illnesses and injuries than I can list.  She has a new one every day.  At first, [...]