Just wanted to say thank you to you ladies for the advice :)

Gracey_Manor Maid

My neice and nephews are doing as well as expected and we had our first visit with the SW. She was very professional and understanding about the current living situation (i.e. 2 boys and a girl in one room) and understands we are looking for a house right now. Thank you all for the advice and words of encouregment. The kids are slowly adjusting to their new life and the death of their father. I wish their mother would at least call and talk to them as they miss her. I don't know how to answer questions like Auntie G doesn't mommy loves us? or Why won't she call us? We even tried (after asking the SW if it was ok) to call her...but her phone is off. We could go over for a visit but from past experience I know that she will either be drunk high or not their. She also has a list of people who are always at her place and not at all who I want the kids around. It breaks my heart when the phone rings and they all jump up hoping it's mommy calling and it never is.

wow sorry didn't mean to rant. Anyway thank thank thank you all again for thoughts prayers advice and just listening to the vents

 

Dr.Loretta

I'm glad things are going OK.

If you have access to counseling, that might be something to pursue.

Good luck.

Mrs.R2D2

What Dr. Lo said. Prayers to you and your family.  These kids are lucky to have someone like you in their corner.  

pepomntpat

I'm glad they are with you and safe.

I'd definitely seek out a counselor for them all to help deal with this.