We saw Jalenne!

I don't know if all of you know the story of sweet Jalenne, but my parents had a failed adoption and a few weeks after the failed adoption they place Jalenne with us. She was 21 months and just the sweetest little girl. We used to watch Cinderellly every night and she usually fell asleep in my room, which was great therapy for me (and FREE). Her grandparents were the ones who dropped her off at child haven and we were told that if she went back to the family it would be only if her mom made it through drug rehab and all the steps to get her back. Well, she got a new social worker and two months later she was back with her grandparents. The last weekend we had her was Easter 2006. We were allowed to see her and we used to take her and her older sister to the movies, or the lake or just to our house for parties or to play. Until one night, she had several really bad bruises on the bottom of her little bottom (mind you she was still in diapers)and she told us her grandpa had hit her. Well, since we had the twins at this time, my parents were legally obligated to turn them in. Which resulted in us not being able to see the girls for about 9 months. We continued to drop of gifts for holidays and everything, but until we got a sweet note from Aryana (her older sister) we didn't actually stay to watch them get them. We miss her, but she seems to be happy and doing better. She used to cry for my mom and used to be really bad for her grandparents so they really struggled with that. Now that she's used to being there things are better. We love her and pray for her everyday. Jalenne with her Easter basket.
Backrow: Bryce, Dave (Doug's swimmer friend), Natasha (Doug's girlfriend) and Jack

Front: Doug, Hailey holding Jalenne, Cortney and Aryana