Thoughts of a Mother who couldn't be.

I had planned to post this some time ago and failed to do so. Even though only a few may get to read it, so be it. I will never forget that day just before going to court that second day. We were told that Anastasia's mom would meet with us that am. I know for me I had mixed feelings as I wasn't sure it was the best idea. In hind sight I'm really glad it happened. It was a very aukward moment for all of us you can be sure. For a moment I felt like the bad guy that was taking her daughter away from her. The truth is her daughter had already been taken from her by the Goverment, and here we were to take her from her once again, although this time it may very well be for good. The reason I wanted to share a few thoughts on this matter is this. From the very beginning of our time there we would here references about a mom that had failed her daughter and comments regarding her life style. For me at least I had a pretty dim view of this person that could not be a mom to her children. I want to say for the record that I have no ill feelings whatsoever towards this mom. What I witnessed that day was indeed a sad sight. Here before me was a mom and her daughter holding one another, and I know in my heart that this was the last thing she wanted to be doing that day. I must say that I admire her for telling Anastacia to go to Canada with us as this would be the best for her. I realize that this is the very best thing that could have happened for her given the circumstances. The look that I saw in this mothers eyes , said , how did it ever come to this? She shed tears that day over much regret I'm sure,but I can only hope and pray that she can find peace in the fact that her daughter is now cared and loved for and has a family to call her own. I have nothing but compassion for a mom who couldn't be.
Take care, Randy