Steven

Steven is the oldest boy at Three Angels. He is old enough to take dance lessons at St. Joe's and started when I came. Steven and I grew very close as the weeks went by and I loved him like he was my younger brother. He is the one who touched my heart very deeply with the love he has for all. He has such a gentle heart that he doesn't guard. He tells you what he is feeling and is not afraid to speak up in front of a group to give a prayer request. His faith is so strong at such a young age that I feel shame to sit by him at times. Faith like a child. He is just beginning to question things yet at the same time is so stable in the love of God. Back to dance lessons. Steven wanted to keep this a secret from his adoptive parents and surprise them. Angela would walk Steven back and forth to these dance lessons three times a week. The time came when Steven would be added into the dance theatre. We found the news to be true my last week there. I would get to see Steven dance for the first time!!!

Angela and I could not believe that this was really about to happen. We told Angela Belle that she could come with us, she is being adopted with Steven and they are very very close. The three of us cleaned up and looked our best to go see our brother and child dance. We were all filled with so much excitement that we practically ran to St. Joe's. We took our seats and the dance began. I felt so blessed to be there, to witness this moment, I humbled and would have traded with his parents if I could have because it was such a big moment. We couldn't sit still and we couldn't stop smiling. Then for the big moment when he came out and I'll tell you what, he gave it all he had. Steven danced his heart out. He was awsome. We clapped and cheered as loud as we could and I took a moment to look over and see his proud sister smiling the biggest smile I've ever seen and to see Angela looking on like the proud mother that she is to Steven. I love that I took that moment. It says so much about the orphanage and how much love Angela gives to those children. She supports everything they do and I will never forget that night.

Bravo Steven!!! BRAVO. Steven will always hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget all the things he taught me or the gentle person he is.