This morning I went to the Paide Hospital, where Rosie has been since Wednesday night. She is doing good and she was released form the hospital. I was supposed to take her to Psychiatric hospial right after court. Since she had littel fever last night, they did not want to admit her there. I talked to her psychiatrist on the phone and we will go to see him next Monday. Rosie is coming with me to my friend's apartment, where we have been staying.
COURT
This was the day we have been waiting for! This was the most important day of my trip!
We both were questioned separately at the courthouse by Judge. Rosie went in first and she seemed to be there for a long time! (like 20 minutes at least!) I was waiting behind the door and praying! (God, give her the right words to say...let the judge make right decision etc.)
Then it was my turn.
The first question the judge asked was obviously about her recent suicide attempt.
"What happened?" She asked...I gave my version of what I believe, could have happened...
I believe maybe someone from her school said something to her. Maybe teased her about going to Psychiatric Hospital for 2 months or something like that and as fragile she is in her emotions, she just broke down.
Other questions were about her father, who is in jail...About my relationship with Rosie, how long have I been in her life etc. (since her birth! was my answer....) The Judge also asked about America, how am I going to take care of her and her schooling. Also about my family, are they supportive of this and some questions about my religion.
Later that day Rosie's mother also met with the Judge and talked to her. She told her that she wants to surrender her parental rights and agrees with me being her legal guardian!
So far so good!
The only problem roght now is her advocate....
Her advocate wants to talk to Rosie's doctor about what happened. To make sure that the suicide attempt was not because of her not wanting to go to live with me. I am not sure, when she will talk to him and if we need to wait much longer until everything is finalized...
I am glad for things going good and cannot wait for this whole thing to be over!
I do miss my family and my home! I am so ready to come back, but not until things are taken care of!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Unexpected news...and expected news...
I got a call on Thursday morning from Rosie's teacher. I did not expect this at all. Teacher sounded sad, but calm. She told me what had happened the night before...
Rosie had taken half of bottle of pills and left a note behind, telling: nobody needs me...
She did it in front of her friend who immidately called for help. Teacher came to her room and called ER and she was taken to hospital.
On Tuesday morning the same teacher called me and asked if Rosie will be returning to school. She goes to a boarding school, has been going there 4-5 years. Teacher told me, that she can come and she can start catching up with her schoolwork. It seemed good to me and I asked Rosie if she wanted to go back to school. She was very happy about it and wanted to go! I think she was getting little bored with me at home. We really did not do very much, while waiting on court case. Mostly just watching TV, spent time on the internet, went shopping and ate. Sometimes we spent time with some of my friends.
I knew she missed her schoolmates and teachers. We had a plan to go to her school and say goodbye before going to America. So, sending her to school did not seem bad idea to me.
The 2 weeks we spent together, Rosie seemed to be OK. I even asked her if she wanted to cut herself again. She said, she did not have a reason to do that.
When I sent her to school, I told her:"Promise me, you will not cut yourself again! Or you will have to go back to the Psychiatric hospital". She promised.
She had 3 differents medicines she had to take every day. She had been taken those after she was released from hospital. The same bottle of pills was on our table all this time and she took the meds every morning and night. I had no suspicion of her overdosing! When i sent her to school , I sent the medicine with her.
So, that call from the teacher came really out of the blue to me!
It must be one of the worst moments of my life!!!
I felt bad that I sent her to school. I thought I should have kept her with me. She was fine as long as she was with me. I felt betrayed by her as well. How could she do such a thing, knowing that I came all the way from America here for her!? It really hurt me!
But...I must be strong for her and for myself! God is with us and He is not going to leave us helpless!
Later I was able to talk to Rosie and I asked her, why would you do such a thing? She was crying and said :I dont know!
On the same day, on Thursday I received a call from the courthouse. They told me I have been scheduled to go for hearing at court on Monday. They also asked me if Rosie was with me and if I could take her with me to the court as well.
I had to tell them what happened. But if her condition allows, I will take her to court with me as well.
The next day I received a phone call from Rosie's advocate. She asked me, if she did this, because she did not want to come to America with me?
As much as I know, Rosie wants to live with me and come to America as well.
Rosie had taken half of bottle of pills and left a note behind, telling: nobody needs me...
She did it in front of her friend who immidately called for help. Teacher came to her room and called ER and she was taken to hospital.
On Tuesday morning the same teacher called me and asked if Rosie will be returning to school. She goes to a boarding school, has been going there 4-5 years. Teacher told me, that she can come and she can start catching up with her schoolwork. It seemed good to me and I asked Rosie if she wanted to go back to school. She was very happy about it and wanted to go! I think she was getting little bored with me at home. We really did not do very much, while waiting on court case. Mostly just watching TV, spent time on the internet, went shopping and ate. Sometimes we spent time with some of my friends.
I knew she missed her schoolmates and teachers. We had a plan to go to her school and say goodbye before going to America. So, sending her to school did not seem bad idea to me.
The 2 weeks we spent together, Rosie seemed to be OK. I even asked her if she wanted to cut herself again. She said, she did not have a reason to do that.
When I sent her to school, I told her:"Promise me, you will not cut yourself again! Or you will have to go back to the Psychiatric hospital". She promised.
She had 3 differents medicines she had to take every day. She had been taken those after she was released from hospital. The same bottle of pills was on our table all this time and she took the meds every morning and night. I had no suspicion of her overdosing! When i sent her to school , I sent the medicine with her.
So, that call from the teacher came really out of the blue to me!
It must be one of the worst moments of my life!!!
I felt bad that I sent her to school. I thought I should have kept her with me. She was fine as long as she was with me. I felt betrayed by her as well. How could she do such a thing, knowing that I came all the way from America here for her!? It really hurt me!
But...I must be strong for her and for myself! God is with us and He is not going to leave us helpless!
Later I was able to talk to Rosie and I asked her, why would you do such a thing? She was crying and said :I dont know!
On the same day, on Thursday I received a call from the courthouse. They told me I have been scheduled to go for hearing at court on Monday. They also asked me if Rosie was with me and if I could take her with me to the court as well.
I had to tell them what happened. But if her condition allows, I will take her to court with me as well.
The next day I received a phone call from Rosie's advocate. She asked me, if she did this, because she did not want to come to America with me?
As much as I know, Rosie wants to live with me and come to America as well.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Greetings from Estonia!
Hello Everyone!
I have been in Estonia over 2 weeks now. It sure is different being here by myself, without ther rest of the family!
I got Rosangelica from the Psychiatric Hospital on 31st of January. She has been with me since then. At first she seemed little bit distant and was very quiet. After few days together, she did open up and has been back to her old self. I believe her health is getting better!
She is very hungry for God. She likes to read her Bible and sing worship songs! Today, on Tuesday, the 15th of February she returned to school.
Since the apartment we own in Estonia (in Viljandi) has been rented out, we have to stay with friends. God has blessed me tremendously. We have been staying with some friends here and there. But also, have been staying in some apartments by ourselves! Our needs are met.
Kris is doing good , taking care of the family by himself. I am sure he is ready for me to return home.
I miss home and my family as well!
I have not heard from the court yet. I do hope and believe that I do not have to stay in Estonia much longer.
The first few weeks the weather was not too bad here, just around 30 F. But just few days ago, it got to -25 C/ -15 F. Children in Estonia don't have to go to school, when it is below -20 C (-4F).
I am experiencing REAL Estonian winter here...
Please keep us in prayers!
God bless!
Raili
I have been in Estonia over 2 weeks now. It sure is different being here by myself, without ther rest of the family!
I got Rosangelica from the Psychiatric Hospital on 31st of January. She has been with me since then. At first she seemed little bit distant and was very quiet. After few days together, she did open up and has been back to her old self. I believe her health is getting better!
She is very hungry for God. She likes to read her Bible and sing worship songs! Today, on Tuesday, the 15th of February she returned to school.
Since the apartment we own in Estonia (in Viljandi) has been rented out, we have to stay with friends. God has blessed me tremendously. We have been staying with some friends here and there. But also, have been staying in some apartments by ourselves! Our needs are met.
Kris is doing good , taking care of the family by himself. I am sure he is ready for me to return home.
I miss home and my family as well!
I have not heard from the court yet. I do hope and believe that I do not have to stay in Estonia much longer.
The first few weeks the weather was not too bad here, just around 30 F. But just few days ago, it got to -25 C/ -15 F. Children in Estonia don't have to go to school, when it is below -20 C (-4F).
I am experiencing REAL Estonian winter here...
Please keep us in prayers!
God bless!
Raili
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