I have a tender heart tonight because of a little guy I'll call Jacob. Something new our family has been doing this summer is respite foster care, which means that when a regular foster family goes on vacation or just needs a break, we take their foster child into our home for a few days.
Thursday night we got Jacob. He is 7, and he's been such a joy to have around. He has this sweet little grin, and nothing makes him happier than getting a big hug. He tells me he's won 100 trophies for sports, "all the sports" ;)
My 15-year-old, Trevin, who's about 6'4" and 200 lbs, was sitting by Jacob at dinner the first night he was here. Trevin had just gotten a haircut the day before, and Jacob looked up at him and asked, "Why is your hair so small when you're so big?"
:)
He's leaving on Monday, being reunited with his birth family. He has more scars on his little body than anyone I've ever seen, but I don't ask why. I hope he'll be okay.
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That is hopeful and heartbreaking at the same time. I, also, hope he'll be ok.
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