This morning my favorite little boy left. He was a voluntary placement, which means his mother can take him back whenever she wants. So this morning he was discharged. He gave everyone hugs and the older kids kept asking where he was going. They don't understand why he has to leave. One of the little girls started crying because she didn't know what was going on.
I had to try so hard to keep from crying and I only knew him for about 2 weeks. This is just going to get harder and harder. Please pray for him, that he is safe and his mother is able to take care of him. He is an absolute sweetheart. I am going to miss his huge hugs every time I walk down the stairs :(
The challenge will be keeping your heart tender and receptive to each of these children, while knowing that you will have to say good-bye over and over. Your true gift is your ability to love children just as they are and because of who they are. I know you are in the right place, even though it will encompass heartbreak as well as joy. This year is going to change your life - remain supple in spirit, so you can bend with the storms, rather than breaking.
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