They pull you back in. CPS said in no uncertain terms that they want her with us. They are strongly advocating for us and are not accepting her "adoption" plans as final. So they wanted to know if we would continue as per the original plan and take her on an extended visit until the court date? Which is Oct 9th. At which time every side will be presented, and it will be considered a "Redfile" type of staffing where they take that family and our family and present both sides to a judge. At which time they decide if we take her back or keep her and proceed with the adoption plan to finalization.
I am conflicted, but then again I really think that she should be my daughter and I really want to continue to "fight" for her. At the very least it shows how committed we are to have her as part of our family as we continue to go through this back and forth and back and forth drama. But I don't want to go back and forth with this drama.
However, At least if we do this we can say, we did everything we could have possibly done, less a custody battle, to have her. but I don't want to play games. I don't want to drive all over the state either.
We shall see I guess what happens. I certainly do not want to drive all the way down there to have to come back once again with an empty carseat.
We could actually pick her up Friday... but I wouldn't get my hopes up because all of this is one big mess anyway.
But just keeping the info out there... so everyone is aware just how much of a mess even Foster/Adoption's can be.
What do you think it is about FM that they don't want her adopting I? To me, if CPS rather you guys be the adopting family, there must be something "off" about FM, and I know you're attached to I, so it seems like your answer is to fight.. As long as you have a chance! If it is just games and bullshit, then obviously you do not need the stress.. But it sounds like the Universe is pushing for I to be with you. Good luck <3
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