Life with our grandsons began to become routine. Various agencies brought it the case plan to make sure the boys were ok. On any given day we could have several appointments both in and outside our home.
A new plan was coming and we were not prepared but it was what was best for our grandsons. This journey filled with extreme emotional waves that would take us right to the edge of our breaking point.
Our daughter our grandsons' mother was pregnant with her third child and soon her life choices would once again reek havoc in our family. How? Simply by continuing to hurt our family under the guise of having her family.
December 27, 2014 our first granddaughter was born premature but we had no idea. Now that this baby had arrived, would our definite no we will not take the baby turn to yes we will? Our lives were already upside down when our then 3 year old and 1 year old grandsons arrived but a newborn baby especially a premature newborn was a tall order. We had no experience with premature babies and their needs. Most importantly where would the baby sleep if we did decide to take the baby.
After much thought and prayers we made the decision to bring the baby home to live with her brothers. On January 23, 2015 I came home with our granddaughter and our house of 5 became a house of 6. Not quite sure if making this decision proves insanity or a tremendous amount of love but it was not a blind decision.
Almost 4 months later, I can honestly say I am happy we got the baby because we are making sure all of the children are getting all of their needs met. As grandparents we are invested in all of these children. The fact we are their foster parents is an added bonus.
