Embrace the abilities he does have
David came into our lives before we even considered adoption. In fact, we originally were going to do foster care for kids like David. This was long before we knew about the mental health issues that he has been diagnosed with. He was special needs because of the way he was born, addicted to drugs. And because of his race. He was special to us because he was loveable. He had a smile as bright as the sun and a ready laugh. We had an in home daycare at the time, and occasionally did day care for his foster family. If you look at pictures from his first birthday, we are there. Our whole family was. When our home study was completed, we were told that we were approved for adoption and shown a portfolio of children that were available in our state. Kids of all ages. We had been