Quilting Heidi Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi All, Just got the news that BIL has finally been awarded custody of niece Madison! Many of you have been following this story for almost 6 years now. I don't know the details of the award yet. The lawyers office called to tell him he had won custody and they would be mailing the 30 pg document, with 8 pages of stipulations, most of them against the mother according to the secretary. She told him that it definitely didn't go in her mother's favor. Thank you all for your prayers over the years. She still needs them but I'm hopeful that her parents can move on and just help her grow into the best woman she can. I know that is probably naive but I'm hopeful! Thanks again for all your prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 That's great news, Heidi! I'm hopeful you'll get to see Madison regularly. You are such a good auntie to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 That's great news, Heidi! I'm hopeful you'll get to see Madison regularly. You are such a good auntie to her. Lisa, I usually get Madison 2 - 3 times a week, the tough part is I have to go to BIL's house now because she is in school, which translates to about 3 hours a day on the road plus over night stays at least 2 nights a week. It has been a tough 8 months but at least this way I know she is safe and well cared for. Thankfully work lets me adjust my schedule so I can care for her. I would do anything for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great news for everyone...........about time the courts saw the light. Sometimes these judges can be so dense ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Yeah, great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Heidi so glad to hear your good news!!! Finally the system worked. Many blessings to you and family and especially Madison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 That is great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wonderful news! Madison needs stability in her life and now she will have it. I am happy for all of you. You've worked hard for this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaahma Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wonderful to hear, Heidi - I think everyone on this forum was pulling for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wonderful, wishing all the best for Madison & family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks you for sharing this news Heidi!!! It has been a long road,... happy for the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thank you for sharing. This has been a long long road. So sorry that little Madison has gone through so many roller coasters in her young life. She is so lucky to have you, Heidi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Madison is lucky to have you in her life Heidi. It's been a long story. I'm glad to hear it's taken a happy turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 God is good! So glad Madison will have the stability she needs. She is so fortunate to have you in her life! May you be richly bless you for being there for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Wow, what wonderful news. Yes God is good. I know the future for Madison will be very bright and blessed. Hugs from FLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallyquilt Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 So happy to hear this positive news. Know that Madison has a wonderful Aunt Heidi looking out for her and ,even when the schedules get tough to deal with, you'll always have her best interests at heart. Continued prayers for your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Wonderful news--And summer is coming so maybe that travel issue can be improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Heidi, This is great news! I remember when she first came to visit you and how your heart would break for her...you have been such a stability in her life and such a blessing to her! I am so happy that things have finally worked out in her favor! Now on to the wonderful girl and young woman she can become with the good influences in her life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Wonderful news! Congratulations to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I am so happy for you and for Madison. You are a blessing in her life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Heidi, just saw this post and was so glad to hear about Madison. I hope this starts a happy and fun turning point for Madison and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Such good news for Madison! Having followed the story for all Madison's life, we all feel like surrogate aunties and want the best for her. Child Protective Services have a hard job to do. They can intervene where there is abuse or neglect, but it's easier and more instant when there's abuse. Neglect is harder to recognize and it's harder to remove a child from a situation unless the neglect shows itself in failure to thrive or emotional issues. Even then the courts go the route of parental education and check-ups rather than removal of the child. It's a sad situation. Glad the court realized what was best for Madison finally. Give her hugs from her Aunties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Such good news for Madison! Having followed the story for all Madison's life, we all feel like surrogate aunties and want the best for her. Child Protective Services have a hard job to do. They can intervene where there is abuse or neglect, but it's easier and more instant when there's abuse. Neglect is harder to recognize and it's harder to remove a child from a situation unless the neglect shows itself in failure to thrive or emotional issues. Even then the courts go the route of parental education and check-ups rather than removal of the child. It's a sad situation. Glad the court realized what was best for Madison finally. Give her hugs from her Aunties! Amen Linda! You are right on. It is a really tough thing to be on the other side of. I can't tell you how many times I'd sit in court and it took all my power not to intervene. I only once asked to address the court and had a little bit of say. It still amazes me how well adjusted Madison is. I try to be as honest with her as I can and always tell her she can tell me anything, even if she knows I won't like it. LOL She knows I'm the "stricter" parent. We also just do a lot of talking and you just never know what will come up. It is all I can do. There was a story in our area of an Aunt who had been caring for a niece, just a baby. Her mother had given the aunt custody but then one day just changed her mind and took the child back. The courts of course sided with the mother. Less then 2 months later the baby was killed. The whole story isn't out yet but that aunt was on TV and sobbing and saying she wished she could have done more. I so ached for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 You've been a blessing to Madison and she obviously is to you also. I can't imagine what you've been thru with the court system. Bless you for being her voice. The story you wrote about above is so sad. What makes people have such little value for someone's life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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