Chaos, a storm of questions, a barrage of people, a million handouts, more paperwork on the horizon.
I felt like I had been put through the ringer after two hours.
These are all valid, reasonable questions that have to be asked as she nears her 18th birthday and a “case plan” is developed for her. But through it all I see a little girl who is mature beyond her years who is confused with tears in her eyes.
Was I independent when I was 18? Uh. No. Did I do ok? Sure, but I had a stable home and people to count on.
I pray fervently that this little girl who will be independent can lift her head through the chaos, count on those who are there to help and hold on tight. I pray that God uses me to help her however she needs…and that I won’t be blind to the needs she has.
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