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Wow- I'm deeply moved. Thank you for what you're doing
Definitely picked up my day too!sledge
Definitely picked up my day too!sledge
So I may have hinted at this in a few other threads, but Saturday is a life changing event for me.
Me and my fiancee will become legal guardians to a 14 year old girl. For now we will call her J. After we are married, our plan is to legally adopt her. This wasn't something we were seeking out to do. My fiancee specializes in family & children trauma so has resources & knowledge with these types of situations.
While we were visiting Houston a few weekends ago, my fiancee got a call asking for help in finding J a new home. We know J and her 2 siblings and our hearts were broken to hear of the news as these are all good kids. While we were not asked to intervene in the situation, but rather just provide some resources, we talked it over and decided that we would like to help J if she was open to the idea. The other 2 siblings have permanent homes and will not be joining us.
We had some conversations with J and her temporary guardians and everyone is agreeable to the situation. Since this is not a foster situation there appears to be less red tape, although we are seeking legal counsel to ensure things are up to snuff.
With that said, we head out tomorrow for a Christmas cabin vacation and on our way out we pick up J. I'm super excited, nervous and scared all at the same time. I can only imagine she must be feeling the same, or worse.
Never done this so wish me luck.
this little bean pole orders a half rack of ribs, wants some fried mushrooms, etc.
No issues but she is a little clean freak and had to excuse herself to bathroom to wash up after dinner.
I can't say it better than @Alex T. All the best to your family @sledge@sledge I have the biggest smile on my face & tears in my eyes reading these updates. I know you are a complete stranger, but I am so proud of you for taking this huge challenge on head first, and not only that, acing at it. There will be bumps in the road, absolutely there will be, but you have instantly made her feel so incredibly comfortable, loved & safe. She will take this & respect you forever
Wishing you all, as a family of 3, a very Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for the New Year, from all the way over here in the UK. Big hugs, Daddy!
Aw Sledge, you remind me of all there is good in this world. Thank you, much luck, and biggest hugs to all three of you!