Thanks Jennie, my girl is a kind, respectful caring compassionate young lady. She is blinded by abuse, her past and present, severe depression, lonliness. But I sense a difference in her now. She is holding her head high and she has told the boyfriend what she expected, told him all that he did that was wrong and he agreed that he was wrong. She is actively being a part of this family. She is persuing goals. I can hope still can't I?

Just to add a little humor, I asked her if she would hold my young french lop while I cleaned his cage. The rabbit is gigantic but calm and quite sweet. When I put the bunny in her arms my daughter's Gigantic Golden Lab jumped on her and pinch-bit her. She had to hide in the bathroom for the duration. This is one BIG dog. She spoons with him at night. He is sweet.

I can't let this child fall. If she starts breaking the law and becomes uncaring and mean then yes. But now I see someone with only victims in her family and the boy friend's family to show her anything besides us, we have given her family. I often think it ain't much but she has had routine, love, food, experiences in life that are exciting and good, friends, culture..... Much more then she would have had.