I couldn’t see anything but his smile and his trusting eyes,
when I promised him he could stay here for a long time.
My heart soared when I heard him say he wanted to go play in “his” bedroom.
I almost cried when he snuggled up on the couch with the family for night time devotions and prayers.
And as I sit here and listen to the giggles and whispers coming from the boys’ bedroom,
I know that he is a gift unwrapped for our home.
I am incredibly thankful that we are able to offer our home,
our family,
and our unconditional love to this amazing child.
But, I am even more thankful for his smile, his trust, his laughter….
and his own incredible heart.
It’s so much more than fostering,
it’s a home made complete.
{this has been a part of Tuesdays Unwrapped}
© 2010 “Le Musings of Moi”
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So cute. Love this post.
Im so happy for you guys. So happy.
Ugh, pullin’ on my heart strings lady. I love that he asked to play in his room. I hope he continues to grow and feel comfortable with y’all. I can’t think of a better place for him to be during a time like this.
yayyyyyyyyyyyy
love ya <3
SO sweet, you are amazing (:
Wow! How exciting…sounds so sweet, makes me want to have 5 or 6 in my house! Congrats!!!
Wow! How exciting…sounds so sweet, makes me want to have 5 or 6 in my house! Congrats!!!
Wow! How exciting…sounds so sweet, makes me want to have 5 or 6 in my house! Congrats!!!
Wonderful that he is home. I bet it is a sigh of relief. Great job!
Absolutely amazing my friend!!
You are both AMAZING parents… I just can’t believe how unbelievable you are!!
Love it!
*hugs*
This is so beautiful.
The end.
This is awesome Summer! I am seriously so happy for you!
seriously lady that’s amazing…what a blessing that he has you and your family… Heavenly Father sure knew what he was doing when he trusted you with him! amazing!
Beautiful post!!!!!!!!!!
So thrilled that he is home with you all now. You are all blessed indeed!
thanks for the tears first thing this a.m…beautifully written and i think this is such an amazing journey and story! what a blessing you are to him just as much as he is to you!
awesome!
God is good, all the time He is good!
Aww.. how sweet!
Oh, Summer I am so happy for you all! This post made me smile so big!!
so, so, so happy for you!!!!
So happy for him AND you! God is doing a great and mighty work in your home.
This was awesome, Summer. But even more awesome is your willingness to open your hearts and home to this little boy. May you be blessed immeasurably for your kindness.
Thanks, I am crying in my coffee…
You are good people summer. Yes you are. You’re changing his world as he changes yours.
God is just everywhere for me this morning! I just put the stamp on our foster care application THIS MORNING. Thank you for letting God use this post to reinforce that we are doing the right thing!
So happy for you! And so proud of you guys for taking this step to help out such a precious child!
God is so good. praying tons for you, your family, and your precious little gift.
What a beautiful post 🙂
Amazing!!!!!!
babydolll. it worked? what did i miss? talk to me.
i am crying for you. with you. happy tears.
happy happy joy joy.
“he is a gift unwrapped for our home”
oh gosh…beautiful.
This is so beautiful. I got goose bumps and tears in my eyes! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!
This one gave me goosebumps! Beautiful.
Beautiful! Love this!
This is amazing what you are doing. God bless you.
Tears! What a beautiful answer to our prayers that your family could keep him safe and loved! I’m so thankful this situation is working out the way it is for your family. XOXO
So glad he’s home & settled in. Sounds perfect, Summer!
summer that was beautiful! i am so glad to hear things are going well.
awwww, i’m welling up right now. i’m so happy that he is now a part of your family.
Sounds like an amazingly beautiful time for your family!
How wonderful!
So happy for you! Enjoy this “new” family time!
such a very special post stopping by for wordless wed 😀 following u too
Great post Summer! That is so sweet!
Oh how wonderful! I miss those days of fostering children…..
what a blessing to make your family a child’s home 😉
I can’t even add anything to that. How precious!
Aww you are lucky to have each other! How special!
Woohoo! I’m sure you are overjoyed! You pretty much rock! Taking a child into your home is a big deal and you it takes someone very generous and kind hearted to do so!
Stopping by from SITS….Love your poem, very precious! I also love your blog it is so super cute!!
Melanie
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