Last night was our final P.R.I.D.E. class. And, let me tell you, it was the toughest of all. Last night we covered sexual abuse in thorough, heartbreaking detail. I cried. Cowboy had to leave the room. The things we can't begin to imagine, can't bear to listen to or think about, are things these poor Squishies have had to endure. The hardest part wasn't hearing the stories. The hardest part was knowing that we couldn't just scoop up every last one of these kids and promise them we would never let anyone hurt them again.
So now, we move on to the investigation portion. We have our Home Visit next week, which is when a Case Worker will come to our house, look in all our drawers, and tell us what we need to change. Yes, I'm exaggerating a bit. But basically, that's what's happening. After we get our home in order, the FBI investigation begins. And after that, finally, we get to start meeting Squishies! I am so excited for that part!
If you have ever given even a moment's thought to adoption or being a Foster Parent, I encourage you to go to an Information Meeting. There are so many areas in which you can make a difference. Even if it is as simple as donating diapers and baby formula to a local shelter. You CAN make a difference in the life of a child! Every small act of kindness makes an enormous impact on kids in Care.
Here are some links!
Court Appointed Special Advocates for children
Texas Dept. of Families
Heart Gallery of America
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