In the system we are called a "Resource Family". The county is throwing a big annual shin ding (like 3 course meal at a very schmancy hotel) for us folk in a couple weeks. The invite said to rsvp, choose a meal (we had a choice of 3) and send some pictures for a slide show presentation.
Well alrighty then.
I satisfied all requests and the response back from the event coordinator was, "Great but.. we're looking for pictures of families with our kids.. I take it you are recently certified, then?"
To which I replied back, "You assume correctly.. we were certified in July and have not had a placement".
(What I wanted to say was, "DEFINE RECENTLY!!!")
grrr..
Although we are "adorable" (are we 5 or something??), they will not be using the pictures I submitted. Guess we're not really in the club after all.
So, DH and I will be there with bells on and totally feel out of place. Like going to a "Mommy & Me" class without a "Me". The reality is we're the outsiders to a group of outsiders in society. How many degrees of separation does that make?
Loads.
The bright side is we clean up well so what the heck? An elegant dinner and a night off of cooking and cleaning? You don't have to ask me twice!
Well, that is rude! Nothing like continually getting slapped in the face. I have to hand it to you Melissa, you handle it like a superstar and your positive attitude and not giving up will shine through and they will secretly say - "I like that she doesn't give up" I am sure you will enjoy the night anyway and will meet some great people. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteChin up! Next year when you're child/children's photos are up there you'll know exactly how to support and comfort the new "newbies". Sending you prayer and positive thoughts for the children of your dreams. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI think that is just so terrible. Way to make you guys feel totally worthless! JEEZ!~
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry!!