Tuesday, January 6, 2009

How Did Respite Go? Great!

Last Friday we had the 2 little guys, ages 2 and 4. The foster parents dropped them off early Fri, and picked them up late Sunday!!! The baby was tiny, diagnosed 'failure to thrive' he was 2 but was the size of a skinny 1yr old. Very sweet baby, loved our 12 yr old, he sucked his fingers, laughed a ton, and was loud! The 4 yr old was very loud too, very sweet, loved our 8 yr old son, cleared his plate from the table on his own! They both said 'thank you' all the time. The 4 yr old was very scared to be alone and to use the bathroom. He had a few 'wet' accidents. The foster parents were amazing. The boys were so 'normal' because of the foster parents. Not that they are without issues, but they were very loving. These children will be drug through the system until they are exhausted. God willing they will find an adoptive home, if they become tpr. They are in a reunification program with the mom, but not going as good as hoped. It's anyones guess at this point. We loved having them, even though it was nearly impossible to shower!!! LOL!!!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

THAT is EXACTLY why I rarely shower-a boatload of kids! Makes a difference doesn't it! You blessed them by being there for them! AMEN!

Cajunrose said...

Sounds like an awesome weekend! Glad you got a few days with them.