Well, that's our opinion anyway. Too bad the judge and guardian ad-litem don't agree with us. We just found out this morning that the kids will be taken away tomorrow. So sad. Ash had her arm around me while we cried together. We didn't say a word. Then Ash said "That poem I wrote means something." I asked her what she meant. She re-iterated what the poem says so perfectly. She is wise beyond her years. As soon as we heard the news, Ashlyn rushed downstairs without saying a word. 45 minutes later she came up with a darling packet of 3 burp cloths and 2 sequence headbands for Aleeya to take with her.
Heavenly Father has a plan for us
For my Mom, by Ashlyn Walton
Heavenly Father has a plan for us
Tho it may not be what we think is best
Pray and listen until you receive an answer
Whether you like it or not,
It's always the best.
I didn't publicize to everyone a hard situation that we were faced with a few weeks ago. In SHORT, there is a couple in our ward who adopted a day old infant unethically. If things were done ethically, that baby would have been placed in our home for foster care (because we are #1 on the list to get a call) and then would have been available for adoption. This was super hard for us...especially having to see them at church. Ash wrote this poem for me when I was sad about that.
I supposed I should also take the advice from Sadie a few years ago. It was when I was pregnant with Nate. I said "ouch" because something hurt from the pregnancy...can't even remember what it was. Sadie asked what was wrong, and I told her. To which she replied: Well, that's how life is. She said it so casually and is if I should have already known that there will be aches and pains and sorrows and all sorts of hard things in this life. Just get used to it Mom!
I will always hold a special place in my heart for Dayton and Aleeya. They are so sweet.
5 comments:
OH, MELISSA!! What in the world?! It's things like this that make me so frustrated with our broken judicial system! I mean really- how can someone who has major drug problems- concentrate on themselves and get better with two babies under the age of two with them? I assume when the mom is in her sobriety meetings, classes, etc, these kids will be cared for by...whom? The rehab's daycare center?! I consider myself pretty liberal, but there are times (like this) when "political correctness" seems to override basic common sense.
I'm sorry to go off when what you need, in fact, is comforting!! I love you dearly, Meliss, and I have been/will continue to pray for you every morning and night! Love you guys...
P.S. I just saw your email to me today...THANK YOU! I will be writing to you today, so look for the email by tonight....or tomorrow morning, at the latest.
Meliss, So sad that those precious kiddos have to leave. You're my hero!
Ashlyn is wise and talented in her writing! You guys are awesome. :)
Hugs to you guys ... and those little ones will be better from living in your home - even if it was short and their memories will be limited! I'm sure the Lord will bless you again - in "HIS DUE TIME!" Hugs to you and your little ones!
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