Just an update on our court date. It did not go well. Everyone was already pretty much set on sending the girls home. It really didn't much matter what I said. It was pretty sad because the girls were already gone so we didn't even get to say good-bye. There is a follow up team that will be meeting with her family twice a week through the end of Feb. and then she has court the beginning of April to see if the State is ready to close the case.
Our house is very quiet and we are truly and deeply going to miss them. I have felt much comfort from my Heavenly Father and from the support of friends and family. I am grateful to know that for whatever reason this is part of His greater plan. Thank you for all the support you have given us during this stressful and difficult time in our lives.
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That is a sad thing, but I am happy that you have been able to find such extraordinary comfort in our savior. Holly is a Foster parent and just had three frightened children sent to her from a drug raid. It is sad the things that children in this world are going through at the expense of knowlegable adults. Best wishes and thoughts and prayers go out to you and them.
Oh, I am so sad for you. Just know that you were such a positive influence on their lives and I am sure they are better off because of it. I wish things would have worked out for you.
I'm sorry to hear about what happened. I ditto what Emily said about you giving them love and a home when they really needed it. I'm happy that you have been comforted. Remember that they are children of our Heavenly Father and you can ask him to take care of them even if you can't.
I'm sorry. That is so sad. I was really hoping things would work out for them to stay with you guys. I'm sure you have been such a blessing in their lives and a safe haven when they had none. Is this the end for sure? We will keep those sweet little girls in our prayers.
Sunnie...I already knew the the story before I saw your blog and I still cried! The pictures are all adorable! We will all miss your twins and I know they will miss you too! They have a million prayers going their way...
Sunnie I am sorry about the girls. Those are adorable pictures! I hope that you and Daren can get them back soon!!
Once again I am truly amazed by your family and inspired by your strength. I am sorry to hear that they will not be staying in the loving environment I know you gave them. But like those have said above, you were there for them at a time they needed you! You guys are such great people to take them into your home and your even more amazing to be able to let them go!
So sorry to hear that, but it may be a blessing in disguise. Can you imagine 4 kids under 3? It will be hard, but pray that their mom has cleaned herself up enough to love them the way you both do and take care of them like a mom should. Everyone deserves a second chance:)
Dear Sunnie, Daren and Aspen,
I was away when the news of the twins came – so now I am home and have received the sad news. I am so sorry. I know how much you love them. I’m sure that love will not change, but over time perhaps it will be coupled with an understanding of the hand of the Lord in the intimate details of our daily lives. I surely have come to know Him this way because of the direct intervention He has had in my life over this past year.
I have been reading a wonderful book – that is actually a side by side commentary on the Book of Mormon. It is called unlocking the Book of Mormon. I read two very significant commentaries that I felt held priceless answers to your situation (and of course my own). I will share them with you.
Commentary on 2 Nephi 2:2
Our greatest growth occurs through affliction, which is why we should not ask our Heavenly Father to take it from us. As President Marion G. Romney stated, “If we can bear our afflictions with understanding, faith, and courage, we shall be strengthened and comforted in many ways… I have seen people rise to great heights from what seemed to be unbearable burdens”.
Commentary on 2 Nephi 3:27
The Prophet Joseph Smith said, “God has designed our happiness - and the happiness of all his creatures, he never has – He never will institute an ordinance or give a commandment to His people that is not calculated in its nature to promote that happiness which He has designed.
I love you. I do pray for your family each day and I know the Lord will bless you abundantly (as He has already in the very instant something was taken from you, He gave you your very own twins).
Debbie
I am really sorry! I know they were in such good hands for the first part of thier little lives. You are an amazing mother and Darren is a great dad!
I am SO sorry! I am so sad you are going through this. I hope you are feeling OK with your pregnancy and not sick on top of all the stress. I am glad you have Aspen to give your love to. I know it helps to have a little one to hug in times like this. You guys were such a blessing to these girls. It is nice that there really is a Comforter, isn't it?
Sunnie, I am crying just reading your blog and looking at all those sweet pictures of your girls. I know you and Daren are the perfect home for any little ones and we are praying for you to have comfort at this difficult time. I am very moved by how selfless you and Daren are, and hope you're okay with having to deal with all this and being pregnant at the same time. What a blessing you, Daren & Aspen are in the twins lives forever.
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