Alex's Day

In celebration of Alex’s seventh birthday, some of the men on staff decided that he needed as close to a father-son adventure as he could have. So, Alex and all of his uncles went fishing. The caught a few whoppers and Alex claims to have caught three big ones.

After catching six fish, the hard-working fishermen got hungry and made their way to a restaurant nearby. The cooks were happy to cook up one of Alex's biggest catches and it was heartily enjoyed. The fish was picked clean in the end.

Because it was his birthday, Alex got to choose a special dish. He unhesitatingly requested, "Pig Ears." Later, one of the men was talking with Alex:

"Alex, did you know that there are pigs running around right now who can't hear? Do you know why this is?"

"Because I ate their ears!" Alex responded grinning. He was in his element the whole morning.

 

Alex had a great time. He loved hanging out with the other "big guys". We know how much Alex needs time with older men who can mentor and guide him. We try to provide that for him and the other boys here, but we can't give them what they really need. They need fathers of their own.

One day Alex will have a dad, and that father will be so blessed to have Alex as his son.

...Alex will be pretty excited too.