So, almost a year ago, I started a post about our sweet Bella. It was a goodbye post because she wasn't doing well. I kept waiting until it was time to post, but it hasn't been yet. She has lost complete use of her back legs, but she is still going strong otherwise. She turned 14 in March, which makes her about 100 in human years! It has not been easy, but she is our first baby and we will do whatever it takes as long as she's happy, eating, and not in pain.
The summer is over and the kids went back to school today. Second and seventh grades...it is hard to believe. Seven years ago today, Kyran and Karyssa started kindergarten and I held 2-month-old Gemma and cried all day. Today I made it all the way home and didn't cry at all until my daddy called. I was pretty proud of myself, but even more proud of the kids for the way they have handled all of the craziness of the past year and a half with Covid and just their excitement for school.
After finishing their kindergarten and 5th grade years and starting their 6th and 1st grade years virtually, they returned to the classroom in November, just two days a week, then back full time in March. This year, they are starting five days a week, in person and wearing masks, from the beginning, and we are praying everyone stays healthy and they can stay in-person.
Our biggest piece of news is that we started the licensing process for being a foster family on December 30. We were officially licensed April 21 and welcomed our first placement on April 27. He is 7, and started second grade with Gemma today. He finished the school year with her last year, and although he says he doesn't like school, does seem to actually enjoy his days there (just not getting up in the morning.)
To say these have been the most challenging four months of our lives is not an understatement. We are just beginning to get to the heart of what he has been through and what is happening inside his brain. We are trying to love the best we can, but it is very hard some days.
That said, we have seen patience from ourselves and the kids that we never could have imagined. I am more in love with Jason than ever after watching him be the kind of parent he never thought he would have to be, and with my kids for modelling amazing behavior, empathy, and love.
We aren't always sure that we're the best fit for him, but while he is here, we are doing the best we can to love him, guide him, and equip him with what he will need for the future.
We can't post his name, pictures of his face, or talk about details, but please pray for him and for our family as we work together to do what is best for all of us.
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