Saturday, October 17, 2009

Lifelink Korean event

The kids enjoying the crafts.
Miss Lee, trying to hold Drew. He was very tired and hot, so I wasn't able to get a picture of her holding Drew.

The foster mothers and Social workers from Korea.
Today, we went to Bensenville, to see foster mothers and social workers from Eastern. We had a lot of fun. I know it would have been much more emotional if Drew's foster mother or social worker had come. I was very surprised by Miss Lee. She is one of the social workers, who remember Drew. When I was walking by she asked me what his name was. I told her and she said yes I remember him. She even knew he had been escorted and that he was going to be 2 in February. I was amazed that someone who see hundreds of children would pick Drew out of a crowed and remember so much about him. These woman are so amazing. We are forever grateful for all that they have done.
I'm seeing red right now. I just checked Drew's paperwork Miss Lee was his social worker. Lifelink really let us down. I'm so upset, we missed out on a meeting with her, because of someone at Lifelink.

4 comments:

The Pickle Family said...

I agree 100% they are amazing!

Kris said...

Wow, Melissa. Ms. Lee was his social worker? That's so upsetting that Lifelink forgot, shame on them. At least Ms. Lee remembered and you were able to talk to her a bit.

Michele said...

I have such a special place in my heart for everyone at ESWS because of the care and love he received. However, Melissa, I am burning for you that Lifelink missed the connection! Steve and I would be devastated (not at all an exageration) if LL dropped the ball and we missed that kind of opportunity. It is such a loss!

Kara said...

Hi Melissa. So upset that we missed you! But the same thing happened to us too with Ms. Lee. No one alerted us to the fact that she was going to be there, and she was Brendan's social worker. Luckily, I recognized her, so we were able to get a picture too.