Well, the L.A. County DCFS has impressed me for the first time in my experience with them. Ms. Gomez, a social worker, visited our house last night, spoke with Bernardo, and then with me. In the course of 35 minutes we became foster parents......I guess the secret to getting through the system so quickly is first to acquire the kid, then to call the state instead of going through all the headaches of applying to be a foster parent.

We are all relieved. Bernardo and I had a great time last evening over tea discussing many things. My hope is that he can breathe again, that he can relax, that he can rest, that he can not worry for this time in his life.