Sunday, August 26, 2012

One Less

Today I am happy and yet almost unbearably sad to say goodbye to a little boy I have known since I first saw him in the Jiaozuo orphanage in January 2009. He captured my heart and I soon obtained permission to bring him to Eagles Wings 2 where I was the House Mom at the time. 


He grieved for a day or two and then settled in to the routine of his new home, enjoying the lavish attention that he received from the staff and my daughters.

A little more than three years have passed and this boy captured the hearts of all who passed through Eagles Wings 2. His funny faces, jovial laugh and kind heart toward his housemates are only a few of the things that made him stand out. He has grown (and grown!), and now it's time to say good-bye. I know he will love his new family (lots of silly boys) and that he will be loved for the sweet little man he is. And I know he will always carry with him a piece of my heart. 


 

 
 
May God bless you and keep you always. Your smile will certainly brighten our memories for many years to come.

3 comments:

  1. OH Donna. It must be so bitter sweet saying goodbye! But you're love has prepared their hearts for the love of a Mommy and Daddy... what a BLESSING to these children and to their forever families.

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  2. Donna, God Bless you for all you're doing for these precious children.

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  3. Oh sweet Charlie! I am so happy you have your family..but I too will miss your smiles from eagles wings! Praying for you sweet boy! And for u too Donna!

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