Small update

I can hardly believe that today is day 21. Three whole weeks have nearly passed.


At least now we have somewhat of a timeline to establish some permanency. I'll have Tug Boat at least until the next case review date in December. Less then that if there is a significant development in the case. Longer than that, if deemed appropriate.


Baby has been crawling and making it across the living room. She has a favorite blanket. Naps aren't our favorite times of day, but we have bedtime down like a pro.


She has visits 3 days a week, and it is on those days where I feel a little territorial and have that eye opening experience that she is not my baby. She has a momma and a daddy. She has family.


I have her now. I don't know why. I don't know her story of removal. I don't know the whys. I actually don't think I want to know the whys.


Often I think back to the terribly long process of getting licensed and I think that it needed to happen that way. Had I been licensed sooner, who knows if I would have this baby.


God's timing is the best timing. I learn this over and over again.


Even when it comes to day care. I had one all lined up and I wasn't too keen on leaving my baby in her care, so everything kind of fell through. Then I found Mrs. Dottie. I love her. She does well with my baby. Today is only day 2, but I have a feeling that my baby girl is in good hands ... the hands God intended her to be in while I work.


Day care prices are steep, but I trust in God. Not sure how everything is going to fall into place, but God has been ever present throughout the entire journey, He is not about to leave me now!