I didn’t check my voicemail until this morning and the social worker left me a message. A really terrific message. The court issued TPR last Wednesday! What! I have had Korbin’s adoption in my sight the whole time and didn’t even know it until this morning. I have been on cloud nine since lunchtime today. What grand news for a Wednesday. I am so fine waiting for the next couple months of paperwork to run it’s course so I can have my baby FOREVER. What a great day. Please share my joy and smile for today is a good day.
The latest
(I warn you, this is one rambling update…I have a ton going on in my head right now, maybe once it is a little clearer I can prioritize.)
Korbin’s social worker came by on Tuesday and shared some of the newest information. Apparently they (the court) is only needing to inform his dad of the TPR hearings. His bio mom has been notified and still didn’t show. This is good news for me. At least she knows and hasn’t showed, I was so concerned she would try to prove competency or something like that. The SW said, oh I think mom is busy with the new baby. What! New baby, hmmm, that is interesting. So, we’ll have to see what happens there. If dad still doesn’t show after this next hearing they have to post it in the paper, and wait for a couple of weeks. Then there is still the whole process of paperwork and waiting for it to process, but at least it will be moving in the direction we need it too. Should be a fun and continually crazy ride.
Continuance!
So the bio’s were no shows. Which means no TPR until they have had proper notification. That makes sense, just more waiting. Grrr. The next hearing seemed to be scheduled pretty quickly. It’s on the 28th of this month; then if they are no shows that day, the next step is to post the hearing in the paper. I hope it’s a three strikes and you’re out type of thing, but since my social worker is new to the adoption unitshe doesn’t know how the whole process goes. Anyway, even though I knew Korbin’s family wasn’t visibly fighting for him, it is kind of nice (and so heartbreakingly sad at the same time) to know they are not making any effort right now. So emotionally I’m all mixed up. I’m really getting excited to see things moved a few steps forward, yet it’s so sad to know he will grow up not having bio-family that fought to keep him. Well at least I’m fighting to keep him. I am so over the moon for this little guy. He is too funny. Recently he has started to learn animal sounds and I must video tape it so everyone can experience his silliness. Apparently a bird says teet, teet; a cat says mow; and a dog pants. I love it! More excitement to follow over the next few weeks.
Nothing new under the sun
I am eagerly, nervously, stressfully, and happily anticipating January 7. ***TPR hearing day.*** It’s such a fear of the unknown type of thing. I will post in a week and a half the good, bad, or otherwise. I anticipate the best in this case, especially since the judge seems like the type that truly works in the best interests of the children. I’m asking for happy thoughts and positive prayers for our family. Korbin has adjusted so well. This is home to him and I refuse to endure anymore heartache!
Stay warm,
Melanie
TPR Hearing
So the next big thing is our TPR (termination of parental rights) hearing. I am starting to get excited and so very nervous about this hearing. it is not something we will be present for, but I am hoping the bio parents will be able to see that they are not able to raise any children right now and that the best intersest of Korbin would be to just stay where he is.
Korbin is adjusting so very well. He has the silliest little personality and quite an attitude sometimes. I look forward to posting full face pictures once finalization is complete!
I’ll post an update in a few weeks.
