Elli started 48 hour visits with her birthmother last week. Despite severe mental illness, severe neglect of our older children, and a history of violence (including felony assault)...
CPS and CASA still think Elli should be reunited with her birthmother. Even though the state previously found that she was unfit to parent Breon and Destiney...
We miss her so much that it hurts...they are now picking her up Monday mornings and they don't bring her back to us until Wednesday evenings. That is such a long time to be away from our baby girl. :(
We are proceeding with jury trial on April 20th. We have mediation set for April 16th and hope to be able to work out some kind of visitation plan that the mother will agree to, allowing Elli to stay with us (and her siblings).
More than ever we need your prayers, mediation, and good vibes. There is a permanancy hearing on April 3rd and there is a chance the judge could order reunification at that hearing...this is the worst possible thing for Elli.
If you are able to donate, even a small amount to help us with our legal battle, we would be extremely appreciative. If you are unable to donate...please consider posting a supportive comment or sharing our blog with your friends and family.
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Nikki just linked me in. I'm here and sending you every angel, good vibe, hope and prayer I've got. Hang in there.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family, Stay strong!
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