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Post by SpringSummers on Mar 30, 2011 17:30:16 GMT -5
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Post by SpringSummers on Mar 30, 2011 17:32:17 GMT -5
These are wonderful shots! I especially love the "robin struggling to get the worm out" shots. Fantastic.
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Post by SpringSummers on Mar 30, 2011 17:48:10 GMT -5
OMG, I have my first home inspection scheduled.
It's just a half-hour, quick run through with the social worker that is assigned to me - for her to say "looks good," or "you need to fix this and that," before the fire inspector comes, and before the longer "home inspection" by Children Services.
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Or girl.
Am trying to stay calm about it all. It will be two years in July since I lost Vince, but most of the time, it feels more like two weeks, still. Two months, at most. Yet healing time I've had is actually nearly two years. And . . . mostly, I've surrounded myself with quiet. I've refused to get into conversations that confuse me or seem designed to cause conflict; I've kept my distance as much as possible from loud and aggresive persons, that might vex my spirit, etc.
After years of amazing tumult (worth every second, I would pay to do it again) with Vince and his myriad illness and issues, I was suddenly in a Fortress of Solitude.
Now I know, no matter how well-behaved a child I receive, no matter if he or she doesn't require the endless rotating visits to doctors, lawyers, and cheifs of police - I'll have to peek my head outside, again.
Anyhow, the inspection is Tuesday. Then we'll set up the "real" inspections. We should be done no later than mid-May, probably before.
Then I can start taking in foster children . . . for possible adoption if they become eligible and it is mutually agreeable.
OK!
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Post by Sue on Mar 30, 2011 19:46:50 GMT -5
OMG, I have my first home inspection scheduled. It's just a half-hour, quick run through with the social worker that is assigned to me - for her to say "looks good," or "you need to fix this and that," before the fire inspector comes, and before the longer "home inspection" by Children Services. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Or girl. Am trying to stay calm about it all. It will be two years in July since I lost Vince, but most of the time, it feels more like two weeks, still. Two months, at most. Yet healing time I've had is actually nearly two years. And . . . mostly, I've surrounded myself with quiet. I've refused to get into conversations that confuse me or seem designed to cause conflict; I've kept my distance as much as possible from loud and aggresive persons, that might vex my spirit, etc. After years of amazing tumult (worth every second, I would pay to do it again) with Vince and his myriad illness and issues, I was suddenly in a Fortress of Solitude. Now I know, no matter how well-behaved a child I receive, no matter if he or she doesn't require the endless rotating visits to doctors, lawyers, and cheifs of police - I'll have to peek my head outside, again. Anyhow, the inspection is Tuesday. Then we'll set up the "real" inspections. We should be done no later than mid-May, probably before. Then I can start taking in foster children . . . for possible adoption if they become eligible and it is mutually agreeable. OK! I"m so impressed by you! I hope it all goes well.
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Mar 30, 2011 19:55:55 GMT -5
Julia, having done and overdone, dammit.
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Post by Michelle on Mar 30, 2011 19:56:13 GMT -5
Speakin' of rockin'...you do, Sara! hardcore....thanks for the rockin' new part!
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Post by Michelle on Mar 30, 2011 19:59:40 GMT -5
OMG, I have my first home inspection scheduled. It's just a half-hour, quick run through with the social worker that is assigned to me - for her to say "looks good," or "you need to fix this and that," before the fire inspector comes, and before the longer "home inspection" by Children Services. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Or girl. Am trying to stay calm about it all. It will be two years in July since I lost Vince, but most of the time, it feels more like two weeks, still. Two months, at most. Yet healing time I've had is actually nearly two years. And . . . mostly, I've surrounded myself with quiet. I've refused to get into conversations that confuse me or seem designed to cause conflict; I've kept my distance as much as possible from loud and aggresive persons, that might vex my spirit, etc.After years of amazing tumult (worth every second, I would pay to do it again) with Vince and his myriad illness and issues, I was suddenly in a Fortress of Solitude. Now I know, no matter how well-behaved a child I receive, no matter if he or she doesn't require the endless rotating visits to doctors, lawyers, and cheifs of police - I'll have to peek my head outside, again. Anyhow, the inspection is Tuesday. Then we'll set up the "real" inspections. We should be done no later than mid-May, probably before. Then I can start taking in foster children . . . for possible adoption if they become eligible and it is mutually agreeable. OK! So, you have kept a good distance from Monnie, then? But seriously: I am so proud to know you! No matter where this journey to taking in foster children ends up, the journey itself will be worth it.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Mar 30, 2011 20:09:04 GMT -5
Has spring sprung at all, where you are? We are having freezing rain. Here it was in the 80s today, it'll be in the 90s tomorrow and probably Friday. Wanna trade? By the way, best wishes on your endeavor; I admire your courage and determination.
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Post by beccaelizabeth on Mar 31, 2011 1:30:36 GMT -5
Has spring sprung at all, where you are? We are having freezing rain. temperatures today are forecast between 10 and 18 C but there is currently rain spring, yep
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Mar 31, 2011 6:44:58 GMT -5
OMG, I have my first home inspection scheduled. It's just a half-hour, quick run through with the social worker that is assigned to me - for her to say "looks good," or "you need to fix this and that," before the fire inspector comes, and before the longer "home inspection" by Children Services. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Or girl. Am trying to stay calm about it all. It will be two years in July since I lost Vince, but most of the time, it feels more like two weeks, still. Two months, at most. Yet healing time I've had is actually nearly two years. And . . . mostly, I've surrounded myself with quiet. I've refused to get into conversations that confuse me or seem designed to cause conflict; I've kept my distance as much as possible from loud and aggresive persons, that might vex my spirit, etc.After years of amazing tumult (worth every second, I would pay to do it again) with Vince and his myriad illness and issues, I was suddenly in a Fortress of Solitude. Now I know, no matter how well-behaved a child I receive, no matter if he or she doesn't require the endless rotating visits to doctors, lawyers, and cheifs of police - I'll have to peek my head outside, again. Anyhow, the inspection is Tuesday. Then we'll set up the "real" inspections. We should be done no later than mid-May, probably before. Then I can start taking in foster children . . . for possible adoption if they become eligible and it is mutually agreeable. OK! So, you have kept a good distance from Monnie, then? But seriously: I am so proud to know you! No matter where this journey to taking in foster children ends up, the journey itself will be worth it. Spring rocks!
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Mar 31, 2011 6:48:21 GMT -5
Has spring sprung at all, where you are? We are having freezing rain. temperatures today are forecast between 10 and 18 C but there is currently rain spring, yep We're having a little winter revisit--by Houston standards anyway. Temps have been jacket-worthy in the morning and still coolish at lunchtime. This will end over the weekend when the cool will disappear (probably until October) in favor of 80+ days that will only-too-soon begin skyrocketing toward the triple digits. Can I come live with some of you cooler-climed ladies? I'm richly sick of heat. Or, if hot, at least dry places where the humidity stays below, say, 98%?
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Post by Sara on Mar 31, 2011 8:56:16 GMT -5
Has spring sprung at all, where you are? We are having freezing rain. We're looking at getting 6-12" of snow here, starting tonight. And it's supposed to keep snowing until Saturday morning. Good times.
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Post by Queen E on Mar 31, 2011 11:34:27 GMT -5
I've missed you guys! We are still on the neverending Missouri visit, but thankfully will be heading home early next week. I can't wait to sleep in my own bed! Now, if I can just make it through tomorrow evening, everything else will be gravy. to those who need it, which, at a glance, would include Spring, for big scary steps, Anne, for family issues, Julia, for exhaustion, Sara, Karen, and Diane, for the neverending winter...but everyone gets a piece.
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Post by Queen E on Mar 31, 2011 11:40:36 GMT -5
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Post by Sara on Mar 31, 2011 11:41:14 GMT -5
It's like they were in my brain...
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