I understand that what my family is going through - I.e. "The Case" - is being used as a test of our faith. I can't help, though, that I'm angry about it! I'm angry at God for allowing this to happen. I'm angry about watching my parents' health degenerate due to the daily stress and anxiety. I'm angry about the relationships being put through the ringer - my brother with his girls and our entire family.
I know that everyone has problems. I understand that the cause of these problems stemmed from my brother's decision to date and marry Jessie. I just want to know how long we're expected to suffer because of that decision.
In a recent hearing, mom got her visitation with Charli back. Matt's allowed to visit her from 1:00-2:30 PM once per week. Yes, the court actually put the wall-clock time Matt's allowed to see his daughter! Starting this Friday, the visitation will take place at my home. Last week, they had to pick the baby up and ended-up taking her to a fast food restaurant to visit so that they wouldn't lose so much time traveling.
The next hearing is set for April 9. We don't understand what the problem is. DHR and the sherif's office both cleared Matt of any wrongdoing, but the judge has decided that he's the one who now has to decide if any abuse happened.
DHR has moved the baby into the same home as Alyssa. The foster mother appears to be cut from the same cloth as Jessie, so we're not looking for much support from her.
Yesterday, I had every intention of visiting a new church here in Birmingham. But the longer the rainy morning went-on, the angrier and more alone I felt. I ended-up laying on my couch most of the day.
Pray that this ends soon.