Sad turquoise blue. Big, round, sad turquoise blue. That's how I would describe his eyes. When a 7-year-old has big, round, sad turquoise blue eyes, that's the first thing one notices.
I get two weeks to work 1:1 with him, helping him transition to a new, scary environment. We all know he needs more than that. We all look at one another with concern. I understood when he called me awful names. I've seen it before in little ones: when mama abandons, child becomes very angry with all women who show love.
By day 3, he was wonderful and told me he loved me. I love him, too.
If you are so inclined, say a prayer for the many many abandoned babies who are making their way through this scary world. You may be surprised at how many there are.
I am thankful for this opportunity, but also reminded how working on the psychiatric units broke my heart, and shaped it to care for the weary. I am thankful that I know many loving moms, aunts, grandmas, friends, who make children feel loved.
Happy Full Moon!
4 comments:
How blessed he is to have you enter his life!
and what an imprint he will leave on you too.
What an amazing opportunity for BOTH of you. My heart aches for him. Will never forget the kids and cases I worked with. So tender, those young souls.
I'm thankful they chose you for this role in his life. I know you both will be blessed with this time together and he will feel so loved by you!
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