On March 27th we got called to take a 10 month old baby boy into foster care, he came to us at 2:00 in the morning, it was snowing and all he had on was a t-shirt, diaper and coat. His name is Rylee, he was so cute and scared, I stayed up with him till about 3:00am and then gave him a bath and put on a t-shirt of Kasons and rocked him to sleep. He slept till 11:oo, and the kids loved waking up to a new baby in the house. They couldn't wait for him to wake up so they could see him. I went to Walmart that morning to buy him some clothes, diapers and wipes. He only came with 4 diapers.His parents were arrested in Island Park for drugs, they got out of jail, about 2 weeks ago and just left him. Never came to see him and have not called to see how he is!! The case worker went to court and the judge said this was aggravated abandonment. Court is scheduled again for May which is a Shelter Care hearing, if no family contacts or claims Rylee, a permanency plan will begin. We are really hoping to adopt him, though it is still very early in the process. I believe they give the parents around 6 months, or family to begin working a case plan. If no one wants him, then rights will be terminated and we will be able to adopt him. We will hope for the best and expect the worse. We love him dearly and will be heart broken if he leaves us!!
5 comments:
That is so sad he was abandoned. He is so lucky to be with your family. That last picture with him looking at you is precious. Amanda, you have such a BIG heart and I have always admired how good you are with children. I hope that he gets to stay. Love and miss you guys. Take care.
He is the luckiest boy ever to have you. I hope things work out for both of you!
He is such an adorable little one. I hope it works so you can adopt him. Love your tender heart.
Blessings and love to you! Mom
You guys are such awesome parents. Little "Layton" would be so lucky to stay with you. You truly have the biggest hearts.
Amanda, YOU ARE AMAZING! How I admire you and your Christ like love. I've always looked up to you, and I miss you so much! Thanks for your example to me of motherhood, kindness and charity. I hope to be half the woman and mom you are someday!
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