Bryan is really having a tough time lately. He has really been acting out. The therapist says that as he starts to realize that he will be with us forever it scares him. He is kind of in a roller coaster as he starts to learn how to trust adults. We are going along fine and then all of a sudden he panics and "tests" us. At least this is not the normal "testing that kids do," but it is still challenging. Bryan is testing to see if we will love him even if he is really bad.
So in a weird way, it is a compliment that he is lying, stealing and being moody. The therapist, we'll call her Kate, said that he seems to be bonding with us at warp speed. He even hung on to our legs the other day like a two year old. It was very strange, but Kate said that he has to go through these stages to reprogram his brain.
He has been doing baby talk too. I told him that he could do it while we are at home, but in public it is not appropriate. He likes to call me "Boo Boo." So we are taking it one day at a time and we are seeing that he has made a lot of progress. Please keep us in your prayers.
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This is always the toughest time to go through when dealing with kids you want to help and love. It sounds like you have a good therapist who is able to communicate with you. That is very important during this process. I am glad that you realize it is a "compliment" for him to be the way he is being. It does show he feels safe and well cared for in your care. I pray that God will give you and Jonathan the strength, wisdom and hope to struggle through this time with him.
Thanks for your prayers Ginger, we can feel that God is taking care of us. In fact sometimes that is all that we have to cling to. I know that we should always be clinging to God, but it is so much easier to cling to what we can touch here one earth.
You two are doing an awesome job with Bryan. I know it is often difficult, just remember God goes before to prepare the way.
I love you all so much.
Mom
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