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Update
So far we have had three visits, each a little longer in length. The first was at a restaurant. He refused to eat and talked very little(8yrs). When engaged in the conversation he looked at us, but he seemed to try to avoid it. (Short phases, yes, no answers etc) On the second visit, he came to the house for the afternoon. He talked more, ate more and drank more. We played together, had dinner and took him home. When I arrived for the third visit. He smiled and gave me a hug. He had prepared for my arrival early in the morning and had been anticipating it. We spent a regular day at our house. We went to the Sam's Club, picked up DH from work, dropped supplies off at the church, did some yard work together, played monopoly, ate dinner and watched a video. He responded better to conversation, but did not really initiate any. The negative and bossy tone to his voice also improved. (DX ODD)He agreed to visit again next weekend for a few days.
When we dropped him off he gave us both a hug. (FM cried and then so did I) He kept looking at us and smiling as he went about his business walking past the living room. It seems like he loosens up a little more at each meeting and is trying to see if he can trust us. (AT the first visit in our home he was very resistant to me touching him to apply sunblock. At the second visit he insisted I do it.)So far so good I think...
Thanks for all your insights...keep them coming... I'll let you know how the weekend goes....He'll be staying for a few days...
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