Wednesday’s Child: Meet Aaron, a loving and open-minded 11-year-old boy who has overcome many difficulties.

There are hundreds of children waiting to be adopted from foster homes. At KARK, we hope to help these children find loving homes through our “Kids Wednesday” series.

This week’s Wednesday Child has been through things no child should have to, overcoming obstacles and moving toward recovery. He hopes to find a family that will help him heal his scars and show him the true meaning of love.

Aaron is an 11-year-old boy who is always on the move, whether on the playground or on the court.

“When I grow up, I want to be a basketball player,” Aaron said.

However, if he could have one wish, it would be to stay put.

“I can’t wait to be adopted,” Aaron said.

Aaron was placed in foster care a year and a half ago and has had to deal with trauma no child should ever have to face, including physical abuse that forced him to relearn how to walk.

“He’s already been through a lot of challenges and things in his young life and has overcome a tremendous amount of challenges,” said adoption specialist Ladonna Rushing.

Despite everything, his heart is open and ready to love.

“Aaron will greet you with a hug and a smile every time he sees you,” Rushing said. “It’s just amazing to me that he can still give so much affection and love after everything he’s been through.”

Rushing said the right family for Aaron is patient and willing to work through his trauma.

“Every time I go visit him, the first thing he wants to know is, ‘Miss Ladonna, have you found me a family yet?'” Rushing said.

In the meantime, Aaron remains hopeful that one day the answer will be “yes.”

“I just want them to love me,” Aaron said. “I just want to be adopted.”

If you would like to learn more about Aaron, you can do so at LeProjectZero.org.