Jafta’s case is going to trial
We went to court this morning and there was a hearing, finally. His birthmom did not show up (an answered prayer) but she has a very aggressive attorney who contested the hearing. The result was that Jafta's case was set for a trial on July 20th. This will determine whether or not there is reunification. We are still a long ways from an adoption plan and have many hearings to go through before we get there. Frustrating and nervewracking. . . .
The Poop Hits the Fan
I got a call from our attorney this morning. She basically told me that she and the county’s attorney are worried that there is a chance that Jafta could be returned to his birthmom. She wanted to shoot straight with me and wants us to be prepared for this possibility. The next court date is June 26th, and it is likely that the birthmom’s attorney will call for a contested trial which will drag this out for a very long time and could end in reunification.Right after my conversation with her, I . . .
same story, different day
Well.Yet again, the Department of Children and Family Services failed to file the necessary report for today's hearing, so we spent the morningg sitting in a crowded lobby to find out nothing would happen. We've been rescheduled to late June. Birthmom did not come, but this buys her another chance to show up. The judge noted that we were there, and Jafta's attorney said he would file for a new social worker.On the bright side, I got to see a guy in the parking lot get a gun out of his trunk and . . .
Hi from Haiti
Hey friends and family,Mark and I are alive and well in Haiti. I'm on a satellite-and-generator run computer in the missionary's house, safe and secure behind a barb wire gate, an armed guard, and two dogs as big as horses. It's a different world over here.We arrived early this morning, with suitcases packed full of supplies for the orphanage. We spent the day hanging out with the kids. It is an amazing ministry they are doing here. The kids are beautiful and so well cared for. We are struggling . . .
Adoptions plans come to a screeching halt
We are really in need of prayers for Jafta. = As you know, we are in the process of adopting him from the fostercare system and it has been a long, dramatic process so far. A year ago, his birthparent’s rights were terminated because they were deemed unfit due to some serious issues, and they appealed that court decision. It was in the appeal court for the past year and we found out yesterday that they won the appeal on a technicality.In a nutshell, the Dept. of Child & Family Services in LA . . .
Granted “de facto” status today
Just wanted to share the good news that we were granted "de facto parent status" at Jafta's hearing today. This means that the judge is officially recognizing us as acting parents, and gives us the ability to speak in court on his behalf. It also ensures that we are the home he will stay in after his parent's rights are terminated. The hearing for terminating rights is on Dec. 22nd. Please keep that day in your prayers, that it will go smoothly. . . .
Oh Boy! Pictures of the baby
We brought Jafta home today! It was an exciting day for our family and we had a great time getting to know him and bonding with him. Here are some pictures of our new arrival!Jafta is a fost/adopt child, which means he is our foster child but that the court has assigned us to be adoptive parents as well (b/c his birthparents can't pull it together). It's still a long process, but hopefully we can finalize by the beginning of next year.We were actually expecting they would place us with an older . . .
Changing Direction
We had our final appointment with my fertility doctor on Friday to discuss the implications that we have now had a third miscarriage. Bottom line, the doctor did not give us a lot of hope. In his opinion, the doctor thinks that there is a 70-100% chance that we will miscarry again with every subsequent pregnancy. (I like how the 100% was thrown in there as an option). Ultimately, we have had every test known to man, and because everything with both of us individually is working as it should, the . . .
Certifiably Crazy
We were officially certified to be foster/adoptive parents last week! It's been a long road - our first appointment with the adoption agency was March 13th of last year - the same day of the fateful accident. Talk about a day that changed our lives! Several classes, interviews, family statements, and child-safety-locks later, we are now ready to go!We are adopting through the state of California from the foster care system. We decided we wanted to do this many years ago, when we had read . . .
Hurry Up and Wait Some More
We actually got called with a potential placement last week for two boys - a newborn and a two year old. We met with the boys the next day, and got a clearer picture of the situation with the birth family. Ultimately, we both left feeling like it was not a situation we should move forward with. It was disappointing, but at the same time we both feel a greater peace for knowing for sure that the stress and anxiety we were feeling beforehand was probably because it was not the right situation. . . .
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