Court

[suzette58]

How wonderful!! I am so glad for you and the kids. Good things happen to good people.

Suzette

[cindyg]

Sharon, God listens. How wonderful that those kids will have a normal and loving childhood.

[sharonkl]

Thank you so much. I know isn't going to be easy raising a 2 and 4 yr old at my age but for the last 9 months I have done it and things are good.
Vickie, it is very bittersweet, to think that my dd isn't fit to raise her kids but also sad because she honestly doesn't want or care about them. The court did grant her visitation, but with stipulations attached.
Now I start the child support process, should be fun and interesting!
I appreciate and value all my forum friends. Thanks you for being here for me.
I have to say since I have had the kids it has proven to me who my true friends are. Some friends think what I am doing isn't my place and they should go to foster care...they aren't real friends and others like you all who have prayed for me and listened to me vent and scream are what true friends are. Even though we haven't met all of you are my friends.

[FarmChick]

Sharon, such wonderful news for Cooper, Lucy and you!!! I can't imagine your "friends?" even thinking that foster care would be better than you, their own loving grandma to care for them, nurture them and LOVE them!!! Most of all, you give them a permanent, stable home!!! HUGS to you, and best wishes!!! Always remember, we ARE your FRIENDS, and we will be there to help and listen to you... HUGS!!!

[dforseth]

They are in the best place for them, with you. God's best blessing for you and them. Hugs and kisses are the best medicine for all three of you.
Debbie

[toekeyotow]

So Happy to hear that the courts listened to what you had to say and they placed them totally in your care. You always hope your kids will straighten out and fly right, but there never is that guarantee. The kids are in the best place they can be now. Kudos to you for standing up for them and taking them to a safe and comfortable home Grandma's home.

Joan

[Becca]

So happy to hear your good news.Cannot believe someone would think a foster home is better than Grandma's.They are where they need to be.Praying your DD will change & see what she is missing.God bless you as you raise them.......Becca

[womster]

Sharon - wonderful news! We'll be with you every step of the way. Shame on those 'friends' who would say such a thing.

[Quiltmom]

Glad to hear you got permanent custody. I can't believe someone actually thought they would be better off in foster care than with their grandmother. Cooper and Lucy will now have a steady and wonderful life with you. You will all still be in my prayers. Don't forget we are all here for you.

Sherry

[WeSignificant]

Oh Sharon how wonderful the kids. This is exactly how Andrew came to live with us. In California, as the child turns 12 I think it was, they are given some say so in where they want to live and he has made it clear that he didn't want to live with her. He loves her and he does go visit but this is home. Mom has never thanked us for taking him which I thought would be a nice thing to do but it is what it is. Good to hear they will have a stable life.