[pandoraou812]

Thank you very much. Taking in my boys was no picnic at times. I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to pull my hair out. But we became a family & I truly believe God meant that to be. The oldest son had a new grandson for me on Sassy’s birthday & is trying to adopt 2 teenage girls who were terribly abused. The 14 yr old is at the age of 4 yrs old mentally. We are praying he will get them permanently. I know he will do all he can to make life better for them & I will have 2 teenage granddaughters! Sassy is thrilled to have nieces older then she is. I've seen it happen where there aren't happy endings , but you did what you could...Sometimes things just aren't meant to be. I always say I will help anyone as long as they are willing to help themselves. It seems to me that some kids aren't willing to help themselves, they want it all & expect it as their due right in life. ~Pandy~

[najida]

Sometimes you are surprised-— you may not get what you expect right away.

I have two friends that raised a niece and nephew for about 5 years, until they returned to their bio parents as teens.

Sadly, the boy is in prison now, but....they just recently heard from the girl. She’s healthy, happy, married with a family of her own. And she credits them with her success, and even tells her kids that they were who made the difference in her life.