We recently allowed our soon-to-be-adopted children to travel to Oklahoma to visit friends and family there. We were comfortable that they wanted to come back and be part of our family. We were wrong. Oklahoma DHS (Child Welfare) called and, in a matter of hours, decided that they would keep the children in Oklahoma. We were shocked.
Right now we are reeling because this changes the whole complexion of our family. The best that I can do is to get a job, though other agencies are trying to recruit us. While that validates us, it doesn't fill the empty hours. Driving a potato truck for 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, should do that.
We will eventually figure out the positive aspect of this disruption. Soon, I hope.
"You Don't Know Jack" is a manuscript detailing a rural community's efforts to offer quality foster care. The author, a 20-year foster parent, details the members of the community and the challenges they face. Drug usage is the catalyst and not everyone makes it through to the end.
About Me
- J. E. Campbell
- For starters, I have a wicked sense of humor that often gets me in trouble. My husband (of over 30 years) and I are parents of a large family, ten of whom are "special needs" adoptions. We love the chaos that comes with that many individuals and the ensuing relationships. I am an oldest child and therefore quite bossy. Too bad for me, my siblings never listen to my wisdom. Becoming a Grandmother has been my latest Great Joy in life. I admire cats and their approach to life.
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I didn't realize you were still writing to this blog. I'm sorry for that hole. Hopefully Disneyland helped fill a portion of it for at least a week. We're so glad you were able to go with us. And the potato harvest made a great story for grandchildren.
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