Ive been a bad Blogger

It looks like ive been a bad blogger.  Its been quite a while since I did an entry of substantial writing.  I havent done much of any kind of writing if it makes you feel better.  but now that Julie's away ------(check out Julie's blog)------->  I seem to have a bit more time on my hands.  We get to talk a few times a week.  Which is more than i expected.  I am amazed every time how clear the call is as well, it sounds likes she's right around the corner.

But of course, Julie is far away.  Its been a bit harder on me than I had imagined.  I had expected to be continually worried about her, thats not the case.  The hard part is not worry but that she is having an experience that is entirely foreign to me.  Not only going to Africa, but traveling alone.  Culture shock and all that.  Shre have never been there, Africa or culture shock.  So im trying to wrap my mind around that right now, trying to figure the best way to relate and the best way to help her get the most out of it.

Meanwhile, back at the bat cave, same old bat business.  And by bat business I mean, of course, DFCS.  Not much changes.  Well recently I have been put in a difficult position.  I have been asked to move some kids that really dont need moving.  Reason for the move is so that the state can pay for the placement out of a different budget.  Some research has shown that a significant move once connections have developed can set a child back as much as a year developmentally.  Policy tells us to avoid moves if at all possible, I looked up the referrences just in case I needed them.  What really bothers me is the change in the adminstration's priority from children's best interests to what is convenient for the state.  My priorities have not changed.  Might just have to give them the nay-no.