LorrenaB's Journal

These were the words of the woman I spoke with from Legal Aid today. An Attorney is calling me tomorrow morning so we can discuss specifics. This is the break I have been needing. Right now even if they hasve to put Timberly in a foster home, I know that the Foster Parents (unless they molest her) would be a more nuturing environment. I would still worry about her, but I would make an effort to have a co-op with her foster parents which can be documented through Chilkdren Services. I do not know what Marcia lives like. Have not been to her house since October. I do know enough about what is goin on there to get her noticed by people that want to help me.

I bought Timberly a diary today. It was brand new at a little thrift shop I like because it's air conditioned and on the walk home from the Bank. They even serve coffee! Somethings are too high priced, but it doesn't cost anything to look. I got the diary (with a lock on it which I am keeping one ogf the keys) for $1. Bargain shopping makes me feel like I am in control of my life...using coupons...hoping 4 a bright future...penny pinching...I lovwe finding pennies on the ground somebody threw away. "a penny saved is a penny earned." Good ole' idiom.

Tryingt to maintain being positive. Todd helps me see the upside of things. He does not replace Timberly, but they do have the same initials and I have onlybeen married to him less than a year...Timberly is 9. A week before I met him, I got both of my daughter's initials tattooed on my right arm. He noticed them...told me it was fate. He really does help me though.