We had our session with the counselor yesterday, and since she's in the office with the youth court judge, I had hoped to have a chance to speak with him.
As if on cue, he came in, even though he wasn't actually working yesterday, before Stacie and I went in to update Sylvia.
I briefly explained to him the important parts of the visitation problem--snake and boxer shorts. I reiterated that we both do desire the girls have a relationship with their dad, but it needs to be a safe relationship.
He checked the computer on the last known visitation order, but unfortunately it was signed before they began putting everything in the computer. He said we couldn't get a copy of it because it's youth court and all that is confidential.
He did say, however, that if the snake and boxer short problem continues for us to contact DHS and let our caseworker start an investigation.
*duh* I hadn't thought of that, since it was concerning brief visits not permanent custody.
The girls did go visit their dad. I don't recall if I posted about that. He finally came at 10:20 on Saturday to get them. The girls said when they got to his house, the boys were elsewhere and when Michelle came in from where ever she was and discovered they were there, she left and didn't return until 11 at night, at which time she slept in the other bedroom. The boys were not present at all.
Dad brought them home at 11 on Sunday morning. So we endured 3 days of aggravation for him to have a 24 hour visit. Neat, huh?
Sylvia took extensive notes concerning the visitation saga and I carried her a copy of the details I had typed up.
Stacie, Ana and Sylvia had a good session together, working on Ana's perception that her mom loves Shan more than Ana. Sylvia doesn't get to see Stacie often, due to her work schedule--so it was good that she had this time with her.
All in all, I left feeling much confident that the visitation will be worked out for the girls best interest. I also feel that maybe now, with the knowledge that she can take steps herself via DHS to insure the girls visits with their dad are safe...Stacie will feel less fearful about Roy's threats to take the girls away from her.
And the New Year marches on.
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