Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Esteban

Two weeks ago Dwight and I had to go to Puyo early one morning to get some paperwork from the Judge. We were in the Casa de Fe van when they dropped the kids off at the Special Needs School, so I got out to look around in the classrooms. All of a sudden a little person slammed into the back of my legs and squeezed tight. I twisted around, and it was Esteban!!! Esteban was at Casa de Fe for years, and he left about a year and a half ago. It was SO GOOD to see him doing well! We were kind of worried when his family decided to take him back, because it seemed that they were only doing so in order to receive a stipend from the government. But….he looked amazing. He was dressed so nicely, and he was so excited to see me. He pulled me into his room and showed me all of his art and school projects. Then he pulled me down for a hug, and he just kept squeezing his arms around my neck. I finally had to pry his arms off….best feeling in the world to see him doing well.

A lot of people over the years really connected with Esteban when they visited, so I hope they’re encouraged by a positive update.

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4 comments:

  1. SaraFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Yay!! I am so glad to hear that he is doing well. I can just imagine him coming up to you and slamming into you. His hugs are something that I will never forget. Thanks for letting us know!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    That is SUCH great news!!!!! I remember holding him when he was just a few months old, and I'm so happy to hear that he's doing well at home. He looks so old and grown up!!! ~Chantal

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  3. Amy MayerFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Every time I get an update from you, I remember that the minutiae of my life is just that! Tandy and Dwight, I am so honored to have known you two. I had no idea when I taught you that you had souls of such depth and so I did not anticipate the life of service you would lead. In blessing others, you are clearly receiving your blessings. Thanks for being you.

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  4. CheralynApril 15, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Every time I read this (which is a lot), I picture "a little person slamming into the back of your legs" and I smile. I'm so glad that you got to see Esteban and it was so good to hear that he's doing well!! :)

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