Teen boy thrilled to be adopted just before 18th birthday: 'In the nick of time'

Roman Balassaitis was about age out of the foster system at the age of 18, but was saved by Renee and Brad Balassaitis adopting him just before his birthday.Ukrainian adoptee, 21, charged with slaughtering ‘caring’ American parents who rescued him from prison-like orphanage: copsThe then-17-year-old was just about to age out of the Florida foster system with no place to go, when a miracle came his way — in the form of Renee and Brad Balassaitis.

The couple felt called by God to help out and be foster parents, they said. The family began housing kiddies in 2008 and called it the “most rewarding” thing. “But he wasn’t ready to be part of a family,” he explained. “He was driven by a fear of abandonment. Ironically, he turned around and acted in ways that pushed people away.”Renee added that they were “heartbroken when he left” and her family “felt this special connection with Roman. I felt like I lost my future son.”

“Ever since adoption day, Roman has been walking lighter,” Renee joyfully said. “It’s like a huge weight has been lifted off his shoulders and you can see it in the way he moves. He’s incredibly relieved.”Despite the heartwarming story having a happy ending, Roman does face certain challenges as he adjusts to his new life.

Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)

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