est. 2009
Bpa, 11
An only child stepping onto the scene here where he's suddenly surrounded by two dozen other kids ... that's a test of endurance. Bpa has walked out the five stages of grief and settled into an increasing awareness of how much he is loved.
His Story
Each child's story is their own to tell so we share only the parts that are appropriate. In time, we believe the testimony that God is giving them is something they'll share to help and encourage others. Until that time, we will share those things which aren't too deeply personal but will still give you insight into the hearts and minds of these young people God has sent to us.
October 2024 Update
He's an avid lover of fish and all things fishing. Give him a pole and he'll be content for hours. Give him fish and a bucket, and he'll produce a bounty to be sold. Give him the money and he'll buy more fishing supplies.
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Part of his defense strategy during his settling in period here was to try to act older than he was. He taught himself to act aloof and uninterested, most likely to prevent himself from being hurt by other hurting boys. But practice produces habits and he's carried some of those tendencies far beyond his "settling in" period. We sometimes have to remind him that it's okay to smile and be happy. It's okay to show emotion. He's increasingly responsive to those reminders.
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Bpa is fascinated by the mechanics behind how a thing works and he loves nothing better (besides fishing!) than to take things apart and try to put them together again. He might possibly have a small flare for the dramatic and it's honestly a relief to know that now. Because prior to realizing it, there were several times we momentarily thought he was on the brink of disaster when he contracted things like a common cold.
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There's nothing quite like a smile from Bpa, especially when they're sometimes so hard fought for!!
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