Ava

Samantha and Mark had always wanted to expand their family. They had a 17-year-old daughter, Ava, and had been struggling to conceive another child. After years of unsuccessful attempts, they made the decision to adopt.

They started the long and tedious process of adoption, filling out mountains of paperwork, undergoing background checks and interviews. They were determined to give a child in need a loving home.

A few months later, they received a call from the adoption agency. They were told about a 7-year-old boy named Noah, who had been raised in an abusive and toxic foster home. He was known to be rude, violent, and would frequently swear.

Despite the challenges, Samantha and Mark were drawn to Noah's story and knew they could provide him with the love and care he deserved. After meeting Noah and seeing how he had been mistreated, they knew they had to bring him home.

The first few weeks of adjusting to his new home were difficult for Noah. He had never experienced love, kindness, or stability before. He was afraid of the smallest things, constantly on edge and easily agitated. He would also lash out with angry outbursts and swear words.

But Samantha and Mark were patient and understanding. They knew that Noah's behavior was a result of his traumatic past and they were determined to help him heal. They enrolled him in therapy and worked with him to manage his emotions and behavior.

As time went by, Noah started to open up to his new family. He saw how loving and caring they were, and slowly began to trust them. He started to let go of his tough exterior and revealed a kind and playful side. He even started to say 'thank you' and 'sorry' instead of swearing when he was upset.

Ava, who had been an only child for so long, was thrilled to have a little brother. She would play with him, help him with his homework, and teach him new things. She understood how hard it must have been for Noah and made sure he felt loved and included in their family.

Samantha and Mark's love and patience paid off as Noah flourished in their care. He went from a scared and angry little boy to a happy and well-adjusted child. He no longer swore or lashed out in anger, and instead used his words to express his feelings.

The family of four had their ups and downs, but they always worked through it together. They were a strong and loving unit, with Samantha and Mark providing the stability and love that Noah had been missing in his life.

As Noah's 7th birthday approached, Samantha and Mark were overwhelmed with emotion. They were grateful for the opportunity to give Noah a second chance at a happy childhood. They threw him a birthday party, complete with cake, presents, and a whole lot of love.

As Noah blew out the candles on his birthday cake, he looked around at his family and felt an overwhelming sense of love and belonging. He smiled and made a wish- a simple wish for his new family to always stay together.

From that day on, Noah was never the same. He was no longer the rude, violent, and traumatized boy from his past. He was a part of a loving family who had accepted him for who he was and helped him become the best version of himself. And for that, he was forever grateful.