Our very bestest friend in the whole world is here visiting for two weeks! Samuel is a 16 year old from Liberia, who came to the U.S. two years ago. He lived in a refugee camp for 10 years. He has experienced things in his young life that you and I would never dream of, but he has the brightest smile and the most amazing positive attitude. We met Samuel through our friends, the Burton family (our wonderful friends that also have a "large" family...they have 13 beautiful children from all over the world). Their family was helping Samuel and his mother get settled after coming to the U.S. We were so blessed to get to know them and even shared a wonderful Christmas together 2 years ago. His family moved to North Carolina over a year ago and we have missed seeing him.
We wish we could adopt Samuel. He is the big brother Levi has always begged for. He loves children and is so patient with the little ones. He has a strong belief in God and his faith has pulled him through many hard times. He can light up the room with his smile and his laughter is contagious. He is polite, quick to offer help with chores or cleaning things up, he helps keep the boys in line by reminding them what is appropriate behavior and he is just a ton of fun to be around.
Needless to say our evenings have been filled with tag in the backyard, swimming, eating hot dogs (Samuel's favorite), watching movies and hanging out. Samuel only has a few days left before he goes back home. We will miss him. We love you, Samuel!!!!
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