Update on my little corner of the world, I'm having a tough time

[Mahonri]

God bless you Kate.

Prayers and good vibes headed your way.

 

[MagsC]

Good thoughts and I hope things improve.

 

[in2chickens]

God will never give us more than we can handle. Hang in there, everything will be okay. Maybe this is a sign that the girl should have been with your family all along. As far as your friend with cancer, give your love, help her make her remaining time, one you will cherish after she is gone, and not one you wish you had.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

I am so sorry. From everything I have seen on here, you are an amazing lady who has touched so many lives, probably far more than you even know. I wish there was some way to make things easier. That young lady is so lucky to have you. I know that her life is much better and will be much better for having you in it!

 

[newchickenfamily]

Hang in there WoW! Take it one day at a time.

 

[WriterofWords]

Well she got her first taste of "Cheep Therapy",, she sat out on the porch holding one of the little Sikie babies for a couple of hours. She'd never held or touched or fed a chicken in her life! I finally had to go out and tell her the baby needed to go night-night, everyone else was roosting and it was dark. So we put the baby to bed with the rest of them and now the kids are both asleep. I'll head that way soon.

Thanks all.

 

[beefy]

thats wonderful of you to help her WoW. this brightens my day. Ive known girls (and guys) in similar situations and all they needed was someone who cared and a little encouragement. it sounds like she has the will to succeed. unfortunately some of the best education comes from the school of hardknocks.

 

[Linda in San Diego]

I so remember reading an article/commentary that explained how foster kids are actually the ones who are punished. The "parents" do something wrong or against the law, e.g. hurt the kids or commit a legal offense that lands them in jail. The "adult" goes to court and is ruled guilty or innocent. Guitly means go to jail for "x" amount of time. Innocent means get out and wait for your child to be returned...or not.

The kids - no such luck. Picked up by Child Services, placed in overnight or short term placement. Ripped away from friends, family, and neighbors. Placed with a temporary/emergency foster family, caring people - but not home. Then, placed in 1-2-3 or more foster homes while the "parent" goes through the legal processes.

These kids are punished for something the bio parent(s) did. The outcome for these kids is harsher than punishments given to kids who break the law. Kid 3 doors down, brought a gun to school and was caught. He is in juvie lock up, parents and brothers visit him regularly. The girl who's dad violated her? She has been in 4 separate placements and schools since this happened. Does "mom" visit? No, she blames the girl for getting "Daddy" in trouble.

My youngest cousin works at a "boarding school" run by the Dept of Family Services. All of the residents are kids taken from their familes because of issues the adults had that impacted the kids. They live in group/family environments. They attend school there, but when they reach the age of 18 they are "out of the system". The most recent SoCal firestorm burned much of the property and builidings, but now this school can rebuild with a bigger goal. They now have apartments for the 18+ "grads", these young people can now transition into adulthood on the same campus, much like my own 18+ year olds are allowed to do in my home.

Writer - good for you that you are there for this girl. It may get hard, and your effort may succeed or fail for her, but you are giving her a chance that she obviously needs.

Thank you

 

[HennysMom]

Saying prayers for you Writer.... and to your friend, as well as sending healing positive thoughts to that dear child.

hang in there sweetie

 

[WriterofWords]

Thank you all again, time for school!