I Know . . .

There is a 2 month cycle that James goes through. We recognize it easily since it is the same cycle that Jonathon used to do. It's 2 months of anger, wildness, and frustration, followed by about 4 days of softness, reflective moods, desires to be held, and desires to please others. Well, we've lived out our 2 months, and this past week we were able to enjoy a couple days of reprieve. *James wanted to be held and have his hair stroked. *He was clean & dry. *He played well with Joseph, and was more patient and helpful with Jalen Andrew. *He pulled down his scrapbook before bed, and asked me to "explain this" to him, which allowed us to have a great conversation about his adoption, and our love for him. *Sunday's Sacrament Meeting found him relatively quiet, and occupied coloring, instead of hurting the rest of us. To top it all off . . . James followed his brother Joseph's example, and shared his testimony: "I want to bear my testimony. I know my Mom & Dad love me, and I know that they'll take care of me." Most kids know and feel that love instinctively, but not James. That testimony was huge for him. It's good to know that through all the chaos, he still knows. Love you buddy!