Whеn Miсhаеl сlаrk Jr. wаs hеlping his fơstеr pаrеnts plаn his аdơptiơn dаy, hе wаntеd tơ invitе his whơlе kindеrgаrtеn сlаss fơr thе bеst rеаsơn. Hе tơld his nеw dаd, “Yơư knơw, thе сlаss is kind ơf my fаmily.”
His teacher at Wealthy Elementary School in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, made it happen and on Thursday, she and his classmates waved red hearts and watched as Michael was officially adơрted by his foster parents, Andrea Melvin and Dave Eaton.
“We began the school year as a family,” said his teacher, Kerry McKee. “Family doesn’t have to be DNA, because family is support and love.”
Michael’s classmates each introduced themselves to Judge Patricia Gardner, and told them why they were in her courtroom, and why they loved Michael too.
“The lesson is put a little love in your heart,” said Ms. McKee. “We rise when we support others.”
Michael has lived with his foster parents for a year and, after Thursday, is now a part of their forever family just before the holidays. He love to dance, swim, play basketball and soccer, and especially spent time with his friends.
