thank you

Posted By: marilyn on 2008-01-01
In Reply to: the problem with your suggestion - raising my granddaughter

I appreciate your wisdom. This is certainly one of the most stressful situations I have ever been involved in. Thank you for realizing that the biracial word had nothing to do with my feelings of prejudice. I would do anything possible for these kids. I love them like my own. I am not, however, going to risk losing my job and home trying to take care of them. I can take one and that is it. I prefer to take the baby boy, as I know he is a special needs child and I want to be sure he gets the help he needs. The 2-year-old will be a fighter and a survivor. Although she is the joy of my life, I can't take two, either financially or otherwise. At least there are people like you who have some experience with this and know what I'm dealing with. I'm blown away that someone would bring racism into it or judge my feelings on whether or not I REALLY want any of them. THANKS AGAIN for seeing the real issue here. I appreciate it.

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help, foster care - marilynslagel
- what happened - marilynslagel
  - Messages post the way you type them. - nm
- I know a lot about this - hope this helps - raising my granddaughter
  - to raising my granddaughter - marilynslagel
- Talk to DFS, Juvenille Officer involved in the case (sm) - sm
  - thank you - marilynslagel
- Maybe you shouldn't take any. - MslaMT
  - foster care - marilynslagel
    - Wasn't in the least bit mean. - MslaMT
      - I also wondered why she mentioned biracial - Totally agreeing with you!
      - the problem with your suggestion - raising my granddaughter
        thank you - marilyn
        I think you brought in issue when you said biracial. - Excuse me...
        Well, exuuuuse me. - MslaMT
        I don't disagree that a single home would be best - raising my granddaughter
        Courts in Atlanta lied to, kids given to nonfamily members - My view
        Sorry for your loss - raising my granddaughter
        Believe me, a blessing to me and hopefully they will do well - My view
        blah, blah blah... - MslaMT
        so then the kids you had didn't grow up - raising my granddaughter
        I think I love you - marilyn
- Is that your real name you posted? - I wouldn't have done that.
- Poor babies!!!! As far as working with a toddler underfoot(sm) - sm - crying all morning, just venting
- I would be happy to take the baby. I wonder if it would be possible? sm - Minding your Business

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