You're crying because you invested so much emotionally into him, and you have unconditional love for this formerly abused boy, Ruthy. You have a heart of solid gold, and you gave it your all.
BUT - this is the best possible situation for Harvey! Everything happens for a reason. I am SO sorry you and Billy got hurt so badly - but thankfully it WASN'T one of the children, and it pushed you to make the really hard decision - the one you didn't want to make - and because you kept putting off trying to find him a home, it happened at a time when the exact right situation was available for Harvey.
You're crying because you care.
...and for Harvey as he transitions to his new home!
BUT - this is the best possible situation for Harvey! Everything happens for a reason. I am SO sorry you and Billy got hurt so badly - but thankfully it WASN'T one of the children, and it pushed you to make the really hard decision - the one you didn't want to make - and because you kept putting off trying to find him a home, it happened at a time when the exact right situation was available for Harvey.
You're crying because you care.
...and for Harvey as he transitions to his new home!