Ben came home on July 21st last year so this is his first July 4th celebration.
Ben became a US citizen the minute his feet touched the ground at O'Hare airport in Chicago almost a year ago on 7-21-16.
On this very special day celebrating the birthday of our country, I am very thankful for all this country has to offer all of us, but today I think especially of our little Ben and what becoming an American citizen has meant for him:
1. The opportunity to have a family, have a home, go to school, be part of a church and a community.
2. The opportunity to get a great education.
3. The opportunity to join great organizations like our local Down Syndrome Association, Gigi's Playhouse, Miracle League Baseball, Special Olympics, and many more I will continue to be made aware of I am sure!
4. The opportunity to have a job someday and possibly support himself.
5. The opportunity to be loved.
6. The opportunity to be FREE. Ben is no longer contained behind the orphanage gates. He has a life here in America where he is free to be himself!
From this:
To this:
Enjoying patriotic cake
Going to the beach
1st campfire cookout- Ben ate his usual mashed potatoes and marble rye bread!
Trying his 1st smore
Right after this photo, he took the chocolate
out and just ate that!
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