An email from our caseworker

In regards to Omar from our caseworker:

Hi Beth,I spoke with Omar's caseworker again today and she said that the
reunification plan would go until February. It began in August, thus it would
come to an end then. However, she said things are not looking that good for the
birth family. She knows that you are going to be approved soon and she is aware
that you would be an excellent placement. Even when you are approved and have a
license, you would have to wait during this period of reunification. I would
still not get discouraged about this, though. Have a nice day.

So, it seems to be saying they will give this new plan to reunite Omar with his parents a chance until February, that it doesn't seem like it is going well for his parents and that we would be a wonderful choice for Omar if it doesn't work, AND, keep sitting on your thumbs until something concrete happens (or keep holding out your heart for a child without any certainty you will get him).

Sorry, I am a bit cynical today.

As I told Beth at least it's a good sign for us that it isn't going well with the birth parents.

UPDATE!
Well, we just got another email from Omar's foster mom that Omar is acting out after his visits with his parents so the foster parents are trying to get the visits stopped. She is really rooting for us.

And, despite my cyniscism, when you see pictures like this, it makes the waiting worth it!