OMG Part 1

So we did have our meeting with Aunt and Uncle. They invited us into their home and made every effort to make us comfortable. The house was as clean as I think it may ever get, all dogs outside, and the front door open to air out the smoke. They had made their decision the night of the meeting at T Stone. They just needed some information about how we viewed a few things to confirm their decision. We were NOT asked about visitation going forward or asked ANYTHING of. It was surprising. Rather, E said that she had more people sticking her nose in the way she parented and that she promised to not do that for C. She wants us to adopt C!!!! So does Uncle. We told them that healing needs to happen for C and that we hope that taking her permanency off the table will allow C to feel comfortable in seeing the whole family in fun and healthy ways. We would like to do BBQ's at the park and things like that. We actually feel like we could have a somewhat healthy relationship here, going forward.

Of course, the problem now becomes the logistics. I do believe Aunt and Uncle will hold to their word. They called CPS on Friday and again today to ask for the papers to be drawn. CPS has not called back. We will not be telling C about any of this until that paper is signed and we know how CPS is going to proceed. Will they be recommending to the courts that she be adopted by us? Will they be seeking relative placement first?? We want to have answers to the many questions both we and C has on these issues. We are eager to proceed, as is AUnt and Uncle. PRAISE GOD!