"My first big hug by one little guy today....he made me think of my brother....and of another little guy I once knew...and I fell in love with him after he ran up to me with a big wide smile calling out "Auntie! come!" blowing me kisses to entice me to go help him get his food he wanted....and then just when I thought my heart was his....one of the young ladies came up to me....threw her arms around me and just rested her head on my shoulder....what a wonderful feeling to just be there supporting and giving hugs back.
I think though...my biggest surprise came from one young man who was famous for getting into trouble...and perhaps who worried the staff the most...when he came up to me and simply hugged me....and all I could do was wish I could offer him so much more than just my hugs....I wished right then and there that he could come live with me and meet my family.
As I'm getting to know the children, I'm seeing how these children are wonderful children...who will test boundaries...but who also desire to be loved and wanted...just as much as anyone else....and so already I know - I'm a lifelong friend of theirs and my doors will always be open to them....should they so choose to come stay with me.
How do I keep my heart in from breaking
I think though...my biggest surprise came from one young man who was famous for getting into trouble...and perhaps who worried the staff the most...when he came up to me and simply hugged me....and all I could do was wish I could offer him so much more than just my hugs....I wished right then and there that he could come live with me and meet my family.
As I'm getting to know the children, I'm seeing how these children are wonderful children...who will test boundaries...but who also desire to be loved and wanted...just as much as anyone else....and so already I know - I'm a lifelong friend of theirs and my doors will always be open to them....should they so choose to come stay with me.
How do I keep my heart in from breaking
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