A Child is Waiting: Creative Eddy Likes Learning and Doing

By Honey Murray for MediaNews group

“To some, I’m funny,” says fifteen-year-old Eddy, describing himself. “I’m also an ‘old song’ kind of guy, like old Hallowe’en songs… and I like board games. My favorite board game is chess.”

“Eddy does get excited when he knows he is going to see me,” his worker says. “He tells me certain games he’d like me to bring, like Uno or Perfection…

“He likes to play cards and board games – and he loves sweets! He enjoys drawing and hands-on activities. He also likes remote-controlled trucks. He has enjoyed putting together a model airplane and seeing how they work.”

“In the fourth grade,” says Eddy, “I’m proud that I built a working robot with the help of my teachers and classmates.”

Eddy loves social studies and learning about history. He also enjoys music class and has played various percussion instruments and also the clarinet.

“I like art and music,” he says. “I’d like to learn more about how to draw, paint and color, and I’d like to learn about how to play the drums.

“For a career, one: I’d like to be a chef. I cook a great burger: ketchup, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato onion and pickles! Two: I’d like to be a YouTube-er; my gaming channel would be called ‘Eddy’s Gaming.’ My third choice: I’d like to be a policeman.”

“Eddy is very kind and friendly,” continues his worker. “He values family and is not afraid to speak his mind.

“He wants a family so badly. He is one who is constantly asking if there have been inquiries from a possible forever family.”

Eddy’s worker believes that a two-parent family would be best for him.

“He would need parents that would be understanding of the trauma he has been through and able to provide the structure and continuation of services that have helped him to thrive,” she says.

“I am creative,” Eddy shares. “I am excited about my future.”

The part of the future Eddy most hopes for is being adopted.

“I’d be excited about the things we can teach each other and the things we can learn from each other. We might like the same things, which would be cool. And if they’re different things, then we can share what we enjoy with each other.

“I will also have a guide to life,” he says, “someone that will help me out with all the things I don’t know…I would like siblings, a mom and a dad: a caring family.

“I keep my room clean and help out with chores. I make mistakes, but I apologize afterwards. I respect adults. I am dependable. And I have lots of love to give to siblings and pets.

“We could play board games, see movies, swim in pools or at the beach, get ice cream on warm or cold days, play chess – and if they don’t know how, I will teach them! (We’d be) having good times and creating memories; having a shoulder to lean on and people that love and support each other.”

For more information about adopting, fostering or mentoring, please contact Orchards Children’s Services of Southfield at 855.694.7301, or visit www.orchards.org.