When we retuned from the park, she had already left.
In the hours following that moment I couldn't help but wish that I had said something more, that I had given her a goodbye hug or told her "I love you." I love her just like any of my siblings here and I don't know when I will see her again. Now, all I can do is pray.
In three weeks from now, two other kids have a meeting to choose whether they want to live with their step-mom or whether they want to continue living with this family, the family they have had for 10 years. Right now, more than anything, I hope that they choose to stay here. The reality is, this is the only family that they have had for most of their lives. Today, I am blessed to be part of this family, these two kids are my siblings and I love them.
During these next three weeks I will make sure that I say something more, that I hug them and tell them "I love you." The rest is up to them and up to God. I will continue to love them and to pray for them for the rest of my life, even if they aren't here.
In the hours following that moment I couldn't help but wish that I had said something more, that I had given her a goodbye hug or told her "I love you." I love her just like any of my siblings here and I don't know when I will see her again. Now, all I can do is pray.
In three weeks from now, two other kids have a meeting to choose whether they want to live with their step-mom or whether they want to continue living with this family, the family they have had for 10 years. Right now, more than anything, I hope that they choose to stay here. The reality is, this is the only family that they have had for most of their lives. Today, I am blessed to be part of this family, these two kids are my siblings and I love them.
During these next three weeks I will make sure that I say something more, that I hug them and tell them "I love you." The rest is up to them and up to God. I will continue to love them and to pray for them for the rest of my life, even if they aren't here.
