Stephen came to live with us on Friday, January 20, 2012. It was what we have waited a long time for. However, he had to start school in the middle of the quarter. He started school today at Harrisburg, Freedom Elementary School. When I picked him up from school, he said his day was "Marvelous" He said that he had an interception while playing football at Recess and even made some new friends. He said that he likes it so far and "can not wait to go back tomorrow". He asked if he could go early to see if the other kids will be playing outside before school. So we will be going back to school in the morning, early, to make new life long friends. After school we spend several hours doing homework. He is a little behind with the switch so we are trying to get him back up to where his class is at. Went to the gym for a bit and then back to finish his math homework. Kennedy is just so in love with him and excited that she gets to see him every day. Her face just lights up in the morning when she sees him.
Steve and I are excited to have this time with him, for him to be here almost every day, to do homework with him, study with him for tests, play games with him, meet his friends, and watch him grow and learn. I think that Steve is still so shocked that he is here and excited for our future as a family. I think Steve feels like it is finally complete to have his boy home. I know that Steve wants to have a close relationship with him far into the future and everyday it will get stronger.
Thank you to all of our family and friends who have helped us along this path to get Stephen home. We know you truly love and care about us and him. We hope you can be here with us along this new journey in our lives. We are now a full time family of 4, + grandma, + 3 dogs= one happy home.
