Happy Birthday Ray Man

He was not so into the hat.

The boy loves his lemonade

Mom forgot candles so tootsie pops had to do.

Sorry forgot Dad's shot

The world of improvisation!

My baby is 8!  He is definitely a big boy.

Love this

Love

The scariest thing about love, is when you let your vulnerabilities be known.  That is when people can hurt you the worst. And you will never see it happen till it is to late.  But if one can allow that risk, with the right people. oh my the world is a beautiful place.  Once we realize we need to forgive those who do not understand what they do.  And we can forgive ourselves.

Transformation

I can never explain to all of you what has happened since Saturday.  It has been incredible.  At times overwhelming.  I had loved ones by my side.  And for that I appreciate.  But I have finally found peace.  And I know should my son choose peace, I too can do what others have done for me. I can now do for him.  God it feels good.  Like God said "all things will be revealed"  It feels great.

The one thing DHS did tell us

If you have any unfinished business the injured child will draw it out.  You know what that's okay.  It needed to be.  I'm not sure I have ever been this relaxed and happy in my life.  I am me.  And you know what she is amazing. I hope when and if my children decide it is safe enough to let go of hurts.  I can stand by without judgement as it unfolds.  As many did for me.  Just checking to ensure it is ok.

Rick's drawing for us.

Okay it sideways. If you look closely you will find our home and all of our names. Hint mom is hidden in the word home. I am impressed and already have it hung on our wall of love.

7th try to make this posting

Realization of what motivates each one of us gives us the power to change the future.  It  is up to us to with God's help to make that change.  Now I understand why I was drawn to the quote "Our scars remind us the past was real and the future must be different,"  The child in us who went unprotected, will do what is necessary to protect itself.  And usually the way it does is through anger.  And the more each one of us have an understanding of this, the easier it will be to support each one of us as we travel on this journey.  Where are we headed?  To a more loving safe place.