My Ebenezer

So court was good today. Can’t give too many details, but here’s what I can tell you:

Birthparents will be offered services. It was explained to me that this will only strengthen the state’s case against them when it comes to the trial for termination. I am happy with this.

Visits are scheduled every other week for two hours. BUT, birthparents must take a drug test the morning of the visit and will only be allowed to visit baby Isaac if the results are negative. They will also be subjected to random drug testing. The Judge was very clear to point out that if they do not appear within four hours of the request for a drug screen, it is considered negative. Also, if there is anything that looks like they tried to “cleanse” their system, it will also be considered negative.

It is my guess that visits will not actually occur – at least not very often.

I kept my mouth shut in court but I wanted to speak up several times and yell BULLSH$T! Because they answered a question with something I knew was a lie. It made me so sad for them.

I am very happy with the case worker who is taking the case from investigation and know that she will be thorough.

Yay, God.