2.5 hours of waiting in the court hall with workers, lawyers, parents and me. It was filled with a lot of disagreements, tears, and unfounded allegations. As I sat with mom, grandma and lawyer talking over her case figuring out what would be best I felt very odd. I was sitting with mom and grandma to support them yet I felt the social workers looking at me since I technically work for their offices. Definitely a strange place to be.
During court I sat in the pew in the back and listened to everyone talking and it took everything in me to not stand up and yell at government workers to start reading files and know what they are saying. It is crazy that people are allowed to stand up in court and state things that are crazy untrue and just say "oh sorry about that I was mistaken". I don't like to bash on social workers/attorney's because I know their case load is ridiculous and their job is so hard, but it drives me crazy when major things are overlooked because its families that fall through the cracks. I was very nervous when I walked into court because workers were stating no movement on baby N for at least 3 months.. thats not what we want.. but after many people were fighting for the truth in court (not the help of social workers) he is hopefully leaving us next week and moving in with grandma. He will be staying with us on the weekends while she is working since mom isn't approved yet. I'm thankful it will be a smoother transition for him and thankful I don't have to say a full goodbye too soon. It wasn't what I was exactly hoping for, but I find it a win since the goal is reunification soon. So for now I will enjoy this sweet boy on my lap, pray over his sweet life and thank the Lord for continuing to open doors to relationships. Thank you for your prayers today. I am truly thankful.
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