Sunday, October 26, 2008

Getting Back to Normal

I'm finally feeling like myself again. Tuesday really took a lot out of me.

I worked on a letter on Thursday and had a great friend help with the revisions. Another helped with how to address it. I ended up writing to the judge, state's attorney, G.A.L. (Guardian Ad Lietam), caseworker, agency supervisor, agency regional director, and the police dept. I was told by some friends that I should send one to the police dept to start a file in case of any problems. I found out from a couple other people that I most likely could have plead the fifth, citing safety concerns. But that is also something that the agency supervisor should have told me when I spoke with him about my concerns. I had no idea. Plus, the fact that it took me so off guard and I was sworn in, I couldn't think of anything at the time. I could have prepared myself to say that if I had known it was possible.

The other thing I found out was that, as much as I am hoping that he doesn't remember my name, some people on my yahoo foster care group say that he will get a copy of the court report, and there it will be in black and white. Anyone out there know if this is true!? I know court records are open, but I thought in juvenile cases like this they weren't??? Anyway, the letters were mailed out yesterday. I wrote something at the end stating that I was looking forward to discussing this with them and that if they had any questions to please contact me. Each letter was individually addressed, with CCs at the bottom of everyone else receiving it.

Braeden and I went to High School Musical 3 on Thursday. Olivia did really well with not getting to go, though she did ask that if she was good for the hour before, could she go. I said no. :) I stuck to my guns, and she was fine. Did great for the sitter. She doesn't know, but Thursday when our sitter comes again I'm going to take her. :)


We all went to a friend's daughter's birthday yesterday and had lots of fun. That's where Liam went all out in his dressing up! :) Braeden was a bit off the wall, to say the least, but it was still fun. My friend J and her 3 went also and we had a great time.




Today we went to church and once we arrived home we walked down the road to the river to get some shots, hoping for a good one to use in Christmas cards. I got 3 great ones! :) A few would have been REALLY good, if it weren't for my blurry camera of late! :( So I finally gave in and bought a new one online today. I can't wait to get it. :)


Here's to a great new week! And to you as well! Blessings!


3 comments:

I love the picture, they all look so handsome and beautiful!
great for a card!

Look forward to hearing the responce you get on you letter!

Runergirl said...

I am so sorry about your horrible experience! They never seem to protect the foster parents.



Cute pictures!!

Lisa said...

Oh Jessica, that is NOT the card picture, do you really think I'd give away the good one already! :) LOL I have two great ones I'm not sharing until then! :)

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