Our case worker just called to give us an update. She visited with BM on Wednesday at the jail. Unfortunately, at this point she is still adamantly opposed to relinquishing her rights. She says that she is going to get herself together and get her baby back. She believes that she will be able to make bond within a few months and will then have a period of time before she is sentenced on her charges and returns to prison. The case worker says that BM told her that she didn't do all the things they have her charged for. According to the Guardian Ad Litem, this is always the case. BM never believes that she actually did the things the police catch her doing. When she is charged, she will be serving at least a few years. The sheriff's department has told us that it could be 5-15 years, but some of that could be suspended down to probation.
Crystal, our caseworker, assured us that this is typical with birth parents. BM can still chose at any time to relinquish. Please continue to pray that she will realize that this is best and make that decision. With BM's track record, we have no reason to believe that anything is going to change in her personal life. I hate that for her, but I also know that even if she does make that effort, she will be in prison. No matter how sincere she is, she can not parent from prison.
The formal complaint is scheduled to be filed on May 20th unless she relinquishes before then. Thank you for your prayers and please continue!
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You have a lot of people praying you through this! Lots of love to your family.
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