things we love {about our boys} part 2

I am only posting this because I am at my breaking point...and I totally just yelled at a boy...

We love when our boys are truly themselves...it always makes us smile.  They can be so sweet and funny at the same time.  They are just children in overgrown bodies...which makes them think they are men, and should have the respect of men.

God help us love them and continue to reflect Your heart.

Much love,
Emily

And we continue on

I started school on tuesday...and I am so glad to be back!  This semester promises to be much more relaxed than the last...and I welcome it with open arms!

Our most difficult boy, in terms of his ridiculousness, was taken out of our home today, and will be out of our program in 30 days...this has been bittersweet for me...yes, I am joyful that much of our drama in the house has left with him...but he was the most ostracized boy in our house...and definitely the hardest to love...and part of me feels like I have failed miserably...but I know that this is for the best, and our house already seems more peaceful tonight...shalom is feasible...but there will be another to take his place...and who knows what he will bring with him!

We are also 99% sure that another one of the boys will be discharged tomorrow...so we will be looking forward to 2 new boys in the next week...craaaazy

Jon and I are so grateful for each person that takes the time to keep up with us through this blog...your support and prayers have worked miracles :)

Much love,
Emily

Some sister and some NYC

My sister came to Philly and we didn't even go into the city...well, not Philadelphia.  We did make the two hour drive into New York City and knocked some items off of Amy's life to-do list :)

We had a great time and Jon and I successfully drove like New Yorkers...although I lead us through the Holland Tunnel twice...oops

Amy got to meet our boys and was entertained by their hospitality and personableness...we also toured my school and watched the entire first season of Community...oh and shopped like good American citizens...and I do mean shop...it was a great trip...and I would have to say my favorite part was watching my sister and Jon get to know each other more...family makes me soooo happy

Much love,
Emily