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Part 9

We had three people who really helped us during this time.
My father in law.
Mother in law.
And Doug's grandma/Nini.

We were getting what usually takes six months done in 3 1/2 weeks.
We ended up sharing our story several times with newbie foster parents.
Gosh, there's something so pure. 
Nope.
It's not pure ---- it's naive
about newbie foster parents.
We were there once too.
Sat in those classes ready to save the world.

Not only were we trying to get these classes done but we are in the middle of a home renovation. 
To say life was hectic feels very much like an understatement. 

Earlier in the year, after Z left Douglas felt our word was endure.
It wasn't just about living after she left, we also were driving Alex to a private school that was quite far from our previous house.
Once we moved into our new house I thought our season of enduring was over
But, I was obviously wrong thinking that.

It seemed like it was somehow all just beginning. 

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