Our First Call!

Happy New Year!!

I know it's 15 days late, but it's still never too late.

Well we got a call today for a sibling group. Unfortunately, we had to turn it down because the group was too large for us at this time. However, this call has shown that no matter how much you prepare, you can never be totally prepared enough for each situation you may be called for.

In a previous post, I outlined the process my husband and I would take when a call comes in so we could make a decision on the spot based on our criteria. That didn't work for this call. After talking with my worker about the case, I felt that it was important for me to discuss this situation with my husband. It was really important for us to be on the same page prior to accepting the placement. Right now I am imagining his reaction had I accepted the placement and he arrives home to a house full of children...he turns the keys, walks in and says "Hello." He looks at the children. The children look at him. He looks at me, then he gives me the blank stare that says "What the.....(you fill in the blank) Funny!!!

Well I decided that we can keep our criteria, but determine how we choose our placements on a case by case basis. In the meantime...we'll await our next call.

Thanks for reading!