Only 4 days until our 3 month anniversary of Braylon being placed with us. What an adventure this has been. We're looking at a month to about two months before Bray's parents will finally be allowed to take their little boy home full-time.
I remember the day I got called asking if we would take a 3 year old boy. All we knew was it would be through Christmas and that there wouldn't be much communication with the family. I didn't even know his name. I came home from work to prepare the house and his room then sat in front of the office window and waited for the car to pull up. I was scared and excited all at the same time.
The next morning, after a pretty rough and exhausting day, I was asked by the case worker if we would be willing to adopt Braylon if necessary. I remember thinking "NOOOO!! Please don't ask me such a thing at this moment." Sadly but honestly I have to admit I wasn't hoping for any part of adoption. I answered "Yes" in spite of myself.
It is amazing what 3 months can do to completely change your relationship. Braylon has gotten cuter to me, he can make me laugh, he's a smartie pants, he potty trained super fast (and has gone 6 nights without wetting his bed!) and I have learned to really love him. We have learned to work together. He's not as whinny and I'm still working on being more patient. :)
Everyone keeps asking if it's going to be hard on me when he leaves. In my heart I always knew this was only temporary. I prayed for it even. We pray every night together for his parents to "get better" so he can return home. I'm happy for the progression of his parents. I know Braylon wants to be with them. It'll be an adjustment now when he leaves, but I'm sure I can get over all the hugs, prayers, family night lessons and activities, dancing to kiddie music, crafts, singing, and "I love yous." Yeah I'll miss him. I just try not to think about how it will affect me but how happy he will be going home with parents who are working hard to keep him. He deserves parents like that.
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| Braylon's mom and dad at their wedding |
Happy 3 Months to us!
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What an amazing gift you have given Braylon and his parents. You are a true example of Christlike service. I love how you threw your whole self into this sweet little boy.
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