Thank you, Sassy, Sunspot and Unique.
Hi everyone, don't know how long I'll last here typing, still too nervous to sit for long and post. And there's a thunder storm and Julian is worried I'll be struck.
Bebu, the 17' truck will be $634 and the car tow trailer, all four wheels off the ground because the car sits so low, will be $210. Then there is gasoline for a 600 plus around town miles trip. Penske says there are no rental taxes leaving Michigan, but I can't get U-Haul to acknowledge this. They gave me a number to call here to find out. I am relieved not to have to drive my car that far. The power steering sounds horrible. It's sure an attention getter.
I finally called today about Mickey. I wish I could have better news. It turns out that he was removed from the foster home where he's been for almost two months, the one on the farm, over the weekend and there is an investigation going on. One of the children, I don't know how old, Mickey says did something to him. His caseworker said it was traumatic for him and he didn't understand why he could not come back to Nanna. His father is petitioning for them to return Mickey to him and there is a good chance it could happen. He has been having regular visits with his dad since going back to CT. I hope they know what they are doing. His dad didn't merely spank him, he savagely beat him including fists to the stomach and kicks. Dad is also going to try to make it hard for Carrie to see Mickey, trying to take her rights away.
I could tell that the caseworker was relieved that Andy is back home and that I am moving to a more stable situation. I asked her if things didn't work out for the parents to have Mickey if he would be put up for adoption. She said family would be considered first. I then asked if I had any chances of Mickey coming to stay with me again and she did not say no. She said my more stable situation could have a bearing on matters.
I cried some this evening for Mickey. I pray that he will be safe. At least he spoke up for himself and made sure they took him somewhere more safe. It's upsetting because we all really felt good about Mickey being at the farm.
I went and got some more books on audio from the library. I think Julian and I will have some warm milk, I bought Nestle's to mix in his, listen to one of the boa's and get to bed. Tomorrow I start packing. I am going to work a long day on Friday and Saturday because I desperately need the money. I am on the schedule for Sunday, but I'll not work because it's a new week and five hours would only pay union dues and a health insurance premium that will do me no good. So Saturday will be my last day.
Now I hope my anxiety won't interfere with my energy levels during this preparation to move. Please pray for us in this regard. I am nervous as heck, my therapist says I have every reason to be, she calls it high anxiety.