Beyond Acceptance Page #2

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give this life away, #

# 'Cause you've been changed. #

# The generous Mr.

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I don't even know where to start.

I think this is like a checklist that's supposed

to take us through all the paperwork, so.

Oh, we can't forget that

tomorrow's Jennie's birthday.

How could I forget?

Oh, you got it! Oh,

she's gonna love it.

She's grown up so much

these last two months.

I don't know why I didn't see it before.

She just needed somebody else to care for.

Yeah.

I think it's ready. It looks really

nice; I'm so glad we went with the green.

- What?

- Nothing.

And we also have a

ten year-old boy...

What's his name?

His name is Evans.

Evans is... well, he

has a lot of baggage.

He's been in twelve homes

over the last seven years.

I think it might be best

to move onto the next one.

How old did you say he was?

Evans? He's ten.

Well, could we at least

just see his picture.

Sure.

Oh, Honey, he's perfect.

Just what I'd imagined if...

We still have several

more I'd like to show you.

Evans has been known to be a

little bit of a challenging child.

I'm not sure if it would be wise

with your first placement to-

What are you saying?

I'm suggesting that Evans might try your

love and patience beyond what you might think.

We'll take him.

- Could we have a minute?

- Sure.

Aaron, did you see him?

Are you sure about this?

- Yes, I'm sure.

- Shouldn't we think about this a little?

No, I don't want you to think

yourself out of this one.

What?

- Why do you always just give up?

- How is this my fault?

You can't keep bringing Ethan into this. You

have no idea how hard that night was for me.

You have no idea how hard it was

for me. I live with that every day.

I've always wanted more

children and you know that.

I almost lost you that night Stacy, and I

wasn't willing to put your life at risk again.

But this is different. We can't

have anymore, and I'm okay with that.

But that doesn't mean we can't have him.

He needs us. He's even ten years old.

We'll take him.

Okay...

But you need to know more. I've known Evans all

his life. He came here when I was just an intern.

I've watched him over the years.

Every time he moves, he gets worse.

If you take him and give up on him,

I have very little hope that he'll

ever have a chance at a normal life.

We won't fail.

I want you to seriously

consider this step you're taking.

Evans has a lot of

behavioral problems.

There's some things I need to tell

you before you agree to take him.

First of all, he's been known to throw

himself at people and attack them.

He can be dangerous to younger children.

He also suffers from night terrors...

You don't need to be

shy. It'll be fine.

What do you like to do?

Most of my old toys are for girls, but

you can play with them if you want to.

Do you like to watch TV?.

What's your favorite show?

This is your new home, Buddy.

Well, let's show him his room.

Okay. I'll start some dinner.

I think you're really gonna like it.

Do you like it? Mom and I spent a lot

of time shopping and cleaning and stuff.

There just used to be a lot

of boxes and junk in here.

I thought this was the perfect color.

We weren't really sure...

Maybe we should just give

him some time to himself.

I thought you might like green.

If you want to stay here for now that's

fine. We'll come get you when supper is ready.

Heavenly Father, we thank you

for bringing Evans to our family,

and we ask your blessing

on this undertaking.

We thank you for the blessing

of being able to provide for him,

and we ask that in time, he

would learn to call this his home.

We thank you for the food, and

we pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

This looks good. Thanks, Honey.

Would you like some water?

Evans, it's dinner time,

buddy. You need to eat.

Maybe he doesn't like it.

Would you like something else?

Evans, don't you like

spaghetti and meatballs?

How long did you say

we had to keep him?

You didn't expect him to just fit

right in, did you? Give him some time.

Once he realizes we're not out

to hurt him, he'll warm up to us.

I hope.

Okay, Buddy. Let's get you into bed.

Okay, we got your jammies

on, brushed your teeth.

Is there anything else

you like to do before bed?

Not ready yet. That's okay.

Please help me to do well at my meet

tomorrow, and help Rachel and I to do our best.

And help Stephanie to work

things out with her mom.

And God, please make

Evans better. Amen.

He'll be better tomorrow, right? He's

just scared, 'cause he doesn't know us.

Of course he will. But it might not

be tomorrow. Or even the next day.

- Remember how long he's been alone.

- How long?

- Well, Amy said that it's been...

- No...

How long till he's... normal?

I don't know, Jen. All I know

is that he needs a place to stay.

And I need this to work.

How long until he's normal?

I need this to work.

Stupid face, stupid face! Won't talk,

can't talk, doesn't have a mother!

How could you do this to me?

How could you do this to us!

You have nothing to say? You

never have anything to say!

It's all your fault!

Evans. Shh... It's

okay. It's gonna be okay.

Evans!

Can you get some water or something?

Evans. Shh... It's gonna be okay!

Evans. Evans.

Evans.

Woah. It's okay. It's okay.

Good morning!

Guess what? It's time for you

to be getting up and dressed.

And, I want you to make your bed.

And after that, I'll have some

breakfast waiting for you. Okay?

I'm gonna go get some work done, okay.

If you need anything just come find me.

You want this one?

Does he always do this?

Change of locations will

usually increase the occurrences.

Sometimes he'll go for weeks and be fine, other

times, he may have several bad nights in a row.

We'll be patient.

We believe he's actually experienced

more trauma than we know about,

but he's never opened

up about anything.

And you said he didn't eat?

Well, he's eating now, but

how long until he talks?

Well, he's never

been much of a talker.

Evans has had a lonely life.

Making this work will take time;

Mom!

He needs to sort some things out.

It will take consistency

and commitment.

He needs to know that there's no

way you'll ever give up on him.

Mom, come here!

Patience and love are the

best medicine you can give him,

but it's never too soon

to set up some structure.

Foster children who move around a lot

are not used to the kind of structure

that's so instrumental to

their development at that age.

Everything is different

with every family...

The woman whose son was alive was

deeply moved out of love for her son

and said to the king, "Please my Lord,

give her the living baby. Don't kill him!"

But the other said, "Neither I nor

you shall have him. Cut him in two!"

Then the king gave his ruling.

"Give the living baby to the first woman.

Do not kill him. She is his mother. "

Solomon demonstrated extreme wisdom,

but his wisdom is based on his

understanding of what love really means.

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