The CFT

I learned a lot more about Miss M's mom, her other placements, her siblings, and the amazing amount of hurt, neglect, and struggles she's been through during her 8 years.  

Heart-breaking.

I learned how hard mom is working toward being reunified with her children - working to get herself healthy, fit, and stable for her babies.

Heart-warming.

My on-going casework showed up a bit late but she made a point to come out and join me at the meeting to be a support because 1) she knew it was my first meeting of this kind and 2) she knew the communication for Miss M's case hasn't been stellar.  She stayed afterwards and talked with me and encouraged me.

Heart-thanking.

I shared how Miss M has been doing with me, how we've been doing together, and we made some goals for her and started paperwork for referral for counseling support.

Heart-hoping.

The support agency asked me what days and times worked the best, would I be willing to drive her up to the meetings (30+ minutes away), and then informed me that she would be put on the waiting list to begin services.  A waiting list of 2-3 months until any support would start. 2-3 months!  Unbelievable.

Heart-wrenching.

We discussed the possibility of having Miss M's older sister come and live with us once Miss M gets settled and shows signs of healing and growth - and the time is right for us all.  But we all agreed, now, this month, next month, isn't going to be the time.

Heart-aching.

I was able to share with Miss M today that she and I are the M&M twins until it is the perfect timing for her to go back with her mommy and that news was one of Miss M's roses tonight.  (Oh...and that she liked my BBQ pork sandwiches!)

Heart-lifting.

Praise Reports:

• I felt your prayers as I went into the meeting.  I was calm and not anxious.  Thank you.
• Miss M ended up loving the BBQ pork sandwiches I made for dinner tonight after a drama incident about having them for dinner.  She's requested we eat them once a week.  
• Miss M LIKES doing homework!

Prayer Requests:

• That IF it is the Lord's will and WHEN Miss M is ready, the second bed in my house can be for Miss M's older sister, Miss O.
• That I will wait patiently on the Lord's leading for timing of Miss O and Miss M living together again because in my head and my heart see the benefits of it being yesterday and then again waiting for a few months.