Do I have anything to say?: Baby-sitting

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Baby-sitting

I brought my laptop to the house where I am baby-sitting. Unfortunately, their wireless is password protected and I am not sure if the kids know the password. Anyway, I NEED to journal very badly. My emotions are crazy and I need to let it all out. So...I'm thinking about typing into "Word" tonight and then posting it tomorrow (all the kids are at friends' houses right now, but I'm hearing they will be back in a few minutes so we can order Chinese for dinner). My heart is hurting for Kristy and MckMama and their families...I am barely able to contain the tears, but I guess four crazy 9-year-old girls was a pretty good distraction for a while :o)

Until the next time...please keep these families, and the families of many of my other friends who are hurting too...in your prayers.
Thanks!

2 comments:

Laurie in Ca. said...: You know I am praying Amanda, and I have hardly been able to think of anything else these past few days. I am just heartsick about these families and can't seem to pray enough or hard enough. I know He hears us and the thousands of other prayers, we have to trust Him. Love you girl.

Love and Hugs, Laurie; 25 March, 2009 19:25
Furry Bottoms said...: It just seems to me it's all happening at once. I will be there for you! I will pray with you... talk to you... support you... whatever you need me to do to help you through this emotional week. You did it for me and I will always appreciate that.; 25 March, 2009 22:03

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Who's Who

Updated September 2013

I have one sister who is married and has two boys. "A" was born June 2009 and "I" was born March 2012. We are both really close to my parents and have lots of "family dinners".

I wrote a lot about my patients when I first started this blog. Some patients are still growing and thriving, and others have lost their battles.

My first foster placements lived with me from June 2010-September 2011. They were sisters who were 15 and almost 3 when they were placed with me and are now 18 and 5. I called M "the teen" and L "the little one". They live with their mom who still has many issues, but are doing well (ok) and I still have (not enough) contact with them.

My second foster placement came to me September 6, 2012. I call her Zoe and she turned 5 in April. She has cystic fibrosis and has been a patient on my floor at the hospital. The plan is still reunification.

Ivy is a 17-year-old whose mom died just before Thanksgiving. She has a Guardian, but is unable to live with him due to some family issues. She has no other family who is willing/able to take her. She moved in with me the beginning of February. She moved to a group home at the beginning of August as her needs were too great for me with my schedule and having another child with special needs.