[Johnny Gage]

Not far from us, a baby came into this world.
She came to us, just six days old, because momma was lost.
She melted our hearts from the moment the blankie was unfurled.
We took her in, gave her a home, with no thought to cost.

The days became weeks, the weeks became months, and now near a year.
She learned to crawl, and is learning to walk.
Momma came and went, came and went, with barely even a tear.
ma-ma and da-de are her first words as she learns to talk.

Now in September a judge gave us the right,
to have her and keep her safe from all harm
We now have less stress, and sleep better at night.
She continues to make us laugh and smile, with her charm.

Momma is still choses to live life wild
Occasionally coming to visit as an infrequent guest.
With only a moderate amount of regard for her child.
and refusing to understand, that the child be with us, is the best.

This is the story, from start to finish
We go along with her, and she with us from Day to day
There is more to her tale, to read if you wish
Go here to read the whole story our Baby-Kay

P.S. Thank you for letting me share our story with your Thread.

[pollywog]

Oh Johnny! We could have written this story five times over!! We know this world. God Bless YOU and your family.

We have adopted 5 times and under much the same circumstances, having been foster parents in Los Angeles for 38 years.

Enjoy that sweet girl!!!! Your post made my day!!

Polly

[Ditter]

Thank you for your wonderful story. We did the same 3 times and have never regretted it for a moment. God Bless your family.

[WayzataJOHNN]

Absolutely awesome, thanks for the update!

[JustAmy]

Thanks for sharing your story of Baby-Kay.
Meet Marissa.

In California, the cost for guardianship was approx $5000.
This was for court costs and attorney fees.
If anyone had contested our request,
the total costs would have been between $5000 and $10000.
Thankfully, we had no one contesting our request.

Thank you for loving Baby-Kay.
She is adorable.

[Billie]

P.S. Thank you for letting me share our story with your Thread.

Johnny, thank you for sharing your story of Baby-Kay with us. She is precious and I wish you all the best as the journey continues with this little doll!

[MEG33]

God bless you, Johnny, for rescuing Baby Kay.

[jaycee]

Thank you for sharing this story with US!!

What a blessing Baby Kay must be! She is certainly beautiful and happy to be in your all’s loving care. May God Bless All of You!