First Visit

In their last court review, the ruling that Mom and Dad couldnae visit the children at the same time was rescinded. Their romantic roles were stronger than their parenting roles and. . . Ouchies for all any time life strayed from romantic perfection. Even with the detachment of strangers, sniping couples are hard to be around. The romantic waltz that ushered the children into protective custody wasnae even their most lively waltz. Just the waltz that broke the neighbor's patience. The revised court order says the visits must still be supervised, but they can visit them as *A Couple*. Prayers in progress that *The Couple* can let their romance take a back seat to parenting teamwork. Just praying. . . Since Mama doesn't drive, the revised court order makes the 3 hour each way more sensible for all. Overnight visits are still prohibited, so. . . Respecting court orders and letting God lead the dance.

Last night was the first parental visit under the new custody arrangement. Still processing, but so far, so good. The visit seemed to settle considerable anxiety for the 2 older children. However unstable the parents, they remain irreplaceable. Compensation for loss is possible but the bond is in the DNA. So *I* believe. Proof irrelevant. Just believing.

The elder GD (granddaughter) has really taken to being a turkey mama. She dragged me up to the turkey den before first light and found her babies agitated and noisy. She quickly had all 20 babies nestled in her lap and resting peacefully before the first rays of dawn colored the eastern horizon. I still donnae know, but my first guess is that we have 5 each of white midget, blue slate, black spanish and narraganset. Just guessing while we let the mystery unfold.