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My trying Friday (long)
Ladies, I need to tell someone about the hell and back that I was put through yesterday. I guess a little backstory would help.
There's a little boy in the class that my former client was in. It's a life skills class and this little guy has had a terrible childhood. Father in jail for multiple DUI's, mother OD'd and died last year. He's been bounced from relative to relative who only see him as a income, not a child. He's the sweetest most loving kiddo you'd ever meet. He's low IQ and seizure disorder, but is kind and helpful despite his upbringing. H and I have actually discussed adopting him if the opportunity ever came up and are in the process of completing the foster to adopt process. We're just waiting to do the home study since we will be moving in the next month or so.
Well yesterday I get a call from his teacher that I may be hearing from CYS as this little guy told her yesterday his bum hurt because his sister's boyfriend keeps putting his peter in into it and it really hurts. He was crying and kept telling the teacher that he'd not supposed to tell but that he really hurts. Of course it was reported to the proper channels and he was removed from the home. He is actually at the teachers house now and we are getting our home study completed next week. It's a temporary situation, but it looks like my little buddy is coming home. We have a lot of therapy and healing to deal with, and I hope that H and I can give this kiddo the home structure and healing that he needs. I spent hours last night at Child Advocacy Center trying to get everything in place, but it looks like we'll have him home in a few weeks.
Re: My trying Friday (long)
Oh wow kushie....the stuff that poor little guy has been through... I'm glad he's got someone like you and your hubby who care about him! I'M proud of the little guy for telling someone what was going on and i hope he knows that was the absolutely best thing he ever could have done. With your background in why you do, an your obviously huge heart (your hubby's too) it sounds like your house is the perfect home for him to start to heal and be loved. Please let us know how the process is coming and when you bring the little guy home keep us updated. I will likely just ask
My Nestie thoughts are with that little guy and hoping he can start healing, and with you and your h so you guys an bring him home as soon as possible!
Poor baby. He is so lucky that he was able to come into contact with someone who truly cares for him. I am so happy for you. You are choosing to do something most people wouldn't. My prayers and Nestie vibes will be with all of you through this time.
Keep us updated.
I feel so bad for this little guy yet so happy for you and him at the same time. He is going to be so well taken care of and loved by you and your H. Please let him know that telling was the best thing he could of ever done. He is so brave for doing that. I can't imagine how much he has gone through. It's nice to know that he will be in a calm stabile environment where he can be a kid and learn the correct way.
Thank goodness for people like you and your H.
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