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Well, I just got the phone call for my foster child. It's a 9 year old girl! I hope this works out so that we can do the foster adopt... I would love to be able to give a child a home for life. My son is going to be thrilled. We will be ot shopping this weekend to get stuff to make her room up before she even gets here. The SW will call me back with some of her interests so we can "personalize" the room for her. She is to be placed here within 30 days... more likely within two weeks. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Wow!! Congratulations on the new addition to your family!! My DD is 10 ... it's a pretty interesting age. They want so badly to be 18 .... but also sometimes want to be 5 again. I'm sure you'll be great. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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How exciting!!!! You will be an excellent parent to this little girl. I'm so happy for her.
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Oh MEDC!
I'm so pleased for you!
(Pier One Kids has THE BEST room decors for "tweenage" girls!)
I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. My Story Recovered!
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looks like you might be needing that American Girl book after all <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> congratulations Pep
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Congratulations MEDC! I'm very happy for you and your son. Your daughter-to-be is a very lucky little girl indeed.
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Thank you all. I appreciate the kindness and votes of confidence!
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I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for Ryan to get home so I can tell himt him the news! He is going to freak!
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Oh... and Lilsis.... you did great yesterday! Keep it up!
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medc,
I'm surprised they gave you a girl....not because I doubt you'll do a great job....just because it's an arrangement that seems better suited for a boy. It is a testament to how difficult it is to find homes for our foster children, but could offer a girl a opportunity to make healthy relationships with men....and that's a great thing. BLESS you!!! for opening your home to a child who really needs it. Help her find some peace and continuity in a world that's probably been really rough. If you need some girlie advice....don't hesitate to ask. I hope she brings as much sunshine into you and Ryan's life as she brings to yours.
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YAY! I always get teary when someone who WANTS to be a wonderful parent gets a chance to do foster/foster adopt.
Me FWW 36
BH 50
D-day 1 2/18/06
D-day 2 3/28/06 (same EA)
NC 3/28/06 and going strong
7 total children
Mine/ours live with us
DS 15
DD 12
DD 21 months
"With all it's shams, lies, and broken dreams, life is still wonderful. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."
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looks like you might be needing that American Girl book after all Let me know if you need something there, my sister works for American Girl. Good luck!
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I greatly admire your decision to love and to take care of a little girl. You are SPECIAL!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.
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Thank you all.... I just told my son... he is giddy!!!! He loves the fact that it is a girl....the SW said it might be better too to cut down on competition. I guess time will tell! Again, thank you all.
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Congratulations MEDC...
That child is very fortunate to have such a attentive, involved, and passionate foster father.
Hope everything goes smoothly.
Is this her first placement?
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once ~Shakespeare
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this is her third and hopefully last placement.
And thank you.
We were going to go out looking at cats tonight at the local humane shelter (our kitten died right before Christmas)... we have decided to wait till she comes and let her help pick out the cat... I think it might make her feel welcome right off the bat.
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give her one of those little throw away cameras
kids like to take pictures
get her a little photo album where you can put HER pictures when they are developed
creating a photo album together is very bonding
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Thanks Pep... great idea.
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