Lilly's update (child mentioned) x-post

mildlydelirious · #1 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007, 06:08 PM

Well dang. Today's court date went better than I expected it to. They have decided to continue to severence on Lilly's birthparents. Because of judge and attorney vacations the severence will not be until the end of August. So we are guaranteed to keep our little bug at least another two months.

But, we expected that. The thing we were so very worried about is if Lilly's aunt passes her homestudy (which we have no reason to believe she won't do) will they just take her and give her to her? With a little transition this is pretty much what usually happens and what we expected. But because there are more issues than just this and that poor Lilly will be almost a year old by then we requested a placement hearing. We need to fight for what is right for this child and I am not going to go down easy. So the judge has granted us the hearing to hear what is in the best interest of the child!

At that point he can decide for her. This is the best possible thing that could happen for Lilly. She has a chance now not to go back. So, join me in praising God that we still have a chance!

I so much appreciate everyone's support. Because my nerves of steel have become pretty much frayed lately! You guys all just rock.

Love from the girls down south

~m

JBB373 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007, 07:44 PM

Lil, aunt hasn't finished her homestudy approval yet? That could also work in your favor or in this case Lilly's . . .

I'm so glad that Lilly is having her day in court it seems so strange that they could even think a bio connection where she has spent one whopping afternoon could possibily be in her best interest. I wonder about this myself as my twins who get to spend 3 hours a week with their bio's but have been with us since they were 7 weeks . . . how could they possibily show a bond with them especially given the year long treatment plan they are on (the twins will be 15 months old), my heart really goes out for all these kids!

I will keep Lilly in my thoughts until the next hearing and hope and pray that the best interest will truely be determined for her!

theluvof2moms · #3 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 03:57 AM

Hurray for Lilly!!!
Marian you are one ROCKIN momma!!! I am so glad the day went better then you had hoped it would and I will continue to put your family in my prayers!

However I do have to go off just a bit here. HOW is the world could the Aunt not have her homestudy done yet? I mean this makes no sense at all considering how I watch all our ladies here just fl through that with excitement. YKWIM?

But

for lilly getting to stay with her first family for another 2 months at!!!

As always your family will be in my heart and prayers!

amberl10 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 08:17 AM

That is awesome news. Praying the Judge sees how much Lilly needs to be with you.