This morning Jerry got up and decided that he would like to go with me to do the grocery shopping. I was quite surprised, but thought the exercise and fresh air might do him good, so off we went. Other than him wondering a bit and having to stop frequently, it seemed to go well. He is really making progress now and I am confident that within a few weeks life will be back to normal.
The boys and I went swimming last night and Jerry decided to come to the meadow with us. We set up a chair in the garden and he ate peas and strawberries while we swam and had water fights. It was fun and he really seemed to enjoy it.
On the foster care front: Jimmy will be leaving on Monday to go to another home as his status will change from an Oregon Youth Offender and so he can't stay in our home. This will make my life a lot easier. Will is going on a home visit this weekend. I will miss all of his help. When he went to leave this morning, he went into what I have come to refer to as his "shut down mode." I asked him what was wrong and reminded him that he is working on not shutting down when he is unhappy and he said, "I just don't want to go. You need me here and I don't want to go home." What a sweet young man, I will really miss him when he is gone.
WOW!! This is the whole Kent Clan
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