Just yesterday he was looking at us with those soulful brown eyes, asking a millions deep questions, making profound statements and observing the world around him with an intensity you couldnt imagine.
Wait... that's still Billy!
He is funny, kind, patient, insightful, gracious, committed, hard working, relaxed, zen, understanding, accepting, curious, insightful and profound. He doesn't say much but when he speaks its amazing. He's still an 80 yr old man trapped in a 15 yr old body.
Every day, we literally say.. "thank god for Billy".
He is the kid that we know the least about (from a birth family perspective) and yet the kid the causes us to look internally and examine our actions and motivations.
He's endlessly patient with us and forgiving. He still holds Tracy's hand and gives the best hugs. He says "I love you too" and dotes on the dogs.
He loses himself in taekwondo and his video games and is fiercely competitive about getting better an d improving his skills but he's also the most gracious winner (and loser!) you'll ever meet.
Today 2 classes sang him happy birthday and taekwondo gave him gifts. He did NOT want all that attention. As I write this, he is snuggled in bed with the puppy, a hoodie and headphones. A true introverts dream space.
What did we ever do to deserve this amazing person that competed our family? We have no idea, we just know we are blessed by Billy.
Thank god for Billy. We love you beyond measure.
XOXOX Mom and Dad
