That is something i hear alot...I kinda go on the defensive when i am asked this.What because a child has needs they should not have a home?Is that what they are getting at?When we adopted our son Landen from India we were told by 3 pediatricians to Leave him in India.You dont know what you are getting into taking a child with Microcephaly,Blind,Autism,Developmentally delayed.He was OUR child from the day we seen his precious face.I knew and my husband knew he was meant to be in our family.Were we ever right.This little boy who no one thought would progress has showed his docs a thing or too.He is smart yes he cant verbalize what he wants to say but he finds ways to comunicate.He is so full of happiness and Love .He loves life... he loves to cuddle he loves Music and to swing on his swing set.He runs and jumps and swims.SO to those peds who say..leave him their i didnt listen to you i am so grateful we followed our hearts because we would not be blessed with such a wonderful happy Thriving child who has touched so many people in his life.
We found Emmanuel and from the time we found out about him seen his pic and contacted agency we knew he was our son.Yes he cant talk yes he cant walk..But the spirit in those beautiful eyes Says it all.He will fit in our family like he has always been here.He is already so loved and so very much wanted in this home.So docs dont tell me to leave him there..He is a child with an unbreakable spirit and who has many reasons why he is here.And we are the ones who are blessed to get to be his mom and dad.
We dont look at special needs we see sooo much more beyond those needs.Yes they are alot of care But they are so worth itSo to those of you who ask why we want to adopt a child with special needs?Their is sooo much more to a child then just that.They were born with something more challenging to them in their little lives.But they are children just like any child.The unconditional love they have and to see those sweet faces everyday and to know God has a plan for you one day you will change the world.It is hard for me to put everything in words that i want to say about special needs children.All i know is we are blessed and it is meant to be for us.I would NOT change a thing about either of these boys.We love them for who they are not what the WORLD thinks they should be.
Friday, September 5, 2008
A SPECIAL PACKAGE
I got a special package in the mail from the agency today.It was 2 videos of the home our Emmanuel(Elijah) is in.One was in 2005 and one in 2007.It is so neat to see your child actually moving and eyes wide open.Pictures are great too but to see Him was just amazing.Our sweet son who is waiting for us to come get him.Our sweet son who has been there for 2 yrs and watched many children find their families and he waits.
Well not for much longer.He has 3 brothers and 3 sisters and a mom and dad waiting to just love him up with hugs and kisses.I feel so blessed that this Liberian ANGEL will our little boy.I was so happy when i watched these videos and seen my babe on there the tears started to flow.I pray this all moves fast.I have all the docs lined up waiting for him.I have read everything i can find about cp boy have i learned alot.I cant wait.
Well not for much longer.He has 3 brothers and 3 sisters and a mom and dad waiting to just love him up with hugs and kisses.I feel so blessed that this Liberian ANGEL will our little boy.I was so happy when i watched these videos and seen my babe on there the tears started to flow.I pray this all moves fast.I have all the docs lined up waiting for him.I have read everything i can find about cp boy have i learned alot.I cant wait.
LANDEN IS SICK
My little Indian prince is sick!He just was not himself when he came home from school today he usually is smiling and gives momma kisses well not today he didnt so i knew something was wrong.He went to bed at 5 pm.He is not running a fever or vomitting he just must feel Blah.He also had a seizure this morning at school.Linda is playing in the band at the football game tonight.I was going to go but stayed home with my little man he needs to rest so he gets to feeling better soon.We also were going to go camping again this weekend but i decided just this morning i really didnt want to go because its suppose to rain all weekend.So it all worked out and we are going to just hang at home this weekend until Landen is feeling better.I have plenty i can do here at home anyway No time better then this weekend to get it done.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
HOLLOWEEN COSTUMES ALREADY
I know its early but if ya wanna buy a good costume for your child in this area ya gotta get em NOW.Well i did just that...I found landen a thomas the tank engine costume.It is absolutely ADORABLE.So he is already ready to go.Holloween is not Landens favorite holiday at all.I still like to dress him up even though we only go to a couple of houses .
Landen is not much on Candy and i think that and factor in its always cold or rainy he just dont like it.All our other kids are older and are not into Holloween they have more fun passing candy to the kids who come to the door.
I cant wait until i can take some cute pics of him wearing it.The weather has been chilly here and we are nowhere near ready for cold wether ughhh.Buts its suppose to warm back up this weekend so maybe we can have a few more nice days before it gets too cold.I just love Kansas crazy weather.
Landen is not much on Candy and i think that and factor in its always cold or rainy he just dont like it.All our other kids are older and are not into Holloween they have more fun passing candy to the kids who come to the door.
I cant wait until i can take some cute pics of him wearing it.The weather has been chilly here and we are nowhere near ready for cold wether ughhh.Buts its suppose to warm back up this weekend so maybe we can have a few more nice days before it gets too cold.I just love Kansas crazy weather.
BUMBO SEAT
I purchased a Bumbo seat today for Elijah.I also purchased the tray that goes on it so this way i can take it with us when we go to family holidays and use to feed him in.I think they are the coolest baby item created yet.
All i have left to buy is a bouncy seat...and of course diapers and baby cereal and things for travel other then that we are good now.I am waiting to recieve our homestuday from our social worker so we can file our I 600 A.Other then that things are going good.
All i have left to buy is a bouncy seat...and of course diapers and baby cereal and things for travel other then that we are good now.I am waiting to recieve our homestuday from our social worker so we can file our I 600 A.Other then that things are going good.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
DEALING WITH DOCTORS
Sometimes i get so aggitated with doctors.Today i was rushing to get letters from Our doctors,,,Last thing we need for the dossier it was an error on my part i FORGOT them alltogether.My doctor was so cool about it and sure pick it up on Friday.My husbands doctor says no way he has to make an appointment first.What the heck we done had our physicals done for the adoption.Ok so i make the appointment to be told they are BOOKED for the rest of the week Crazy.
Then childrens Mercy called its the same day surgery clinic Landen is having surgery and they were checking the information.Well i added our primary insurance they had our secondary insurance.I am sure it will get messed up somewhere it always does with childrens mercy.We still dont have a time for his surgery but we know the day.They told us they would call the day before so if they dont i will be calling them.
It is really cold and rainy here today so we decided to have chili and cinnamon rolls for supper tonight.Linda is helping me cook.I took my aunt...who is also my boss to her dental appointment then she wanted to go to Hobby Lobby for a few craft items.Of course i was all for it as i needed a few things as well..I needed some scrap booking supplies as i have a tone of pics to put in Landens and i am working on making one for Elijah.I also need to add to Rebeccas so i am building up my supplies again my scrap book stuff has been depleted.
So today was spent on my cell phone while i am waiting for aunt at the dentist office.I do feel i have accomplished something today would be better if we could get both Letters on Friday but that wont be happening.
Then childrens Mercy called its the same day surgery clinic Landen is having surgery and they were checking the information.Well i added our primary insurance they had our secondary insurance.I am sure it will get messed up somewhere it always does with childrens mercy.We still dont have a time for his surgery but we know the day.They told us they would call the day before so if they dont i will be calling them.
It is really cold and rainy here today so we decided to have chili and cinnamon rolls for supper tonight.Linda is helping me cook.I took my aunt...who is also my boss to her dental appointment then she wanted to go to Hobby Lobby for a few craft items.Of course i was all for it as i needed a few things as well..I needed some scrap booking supplies as i have a tone of pics to put in Landens and i am working on making one for Elijah.I also need to add to Rebeccas so i am building up my supplies again my scrap book stuff has been depleted.
So today was spent on my cell phone while i am waiting for aunt at the dentist office.I do feel i have accomplished something today would be better if we could get both Letters on Friday but that wont be happening.
Monday, September 1, 2008
CAMPING TRIP
Our camping trip was fun ...The weekend weather was wondeful with a nice breeze comming off the lake.Landen played so hard the whole time and slept so good in the camper.My oldest son came out and joined us camping and he enjoyed it as well.
On sunday we invited friends and family down to the camp area for a bbq.My mom and dad camp there so they came as well as my cousin and his wife.My friend Dawn and her husband and son .My cousins husband and daughter and my aunt all came.I made bbq ribs fried potatoes and corn on the cob all on open fire.It turned out great.
Today after we got home our oldest daughter Hannah came and we had a bbq here at home (her request for her birthday) and we had cake and icecream.She is 21 yrs old it was great to see her.We only see her a few times a year but we talk alot on the phone and we email.She goes to college fulltime and works alot.
Camping was great but the Laundry we bring back is not.My dryer decided to break so Michael will take a look at it first.If he cant fix it then we will get the repair man out here to work on it.So i washed and hang them on the clothes line.I love to camp and they say you go to rest.I dont know if thats true i feel so exhausted after camping for the weekend.All in all it was fun and my 2 teenage daughters did not complain at all they had a ball.
On sunday we invited friends and family down to the camp area for a bbq.My mom and dad camp there so they came as well as my cousin and his wife.My friend Dawn and her husband and son .My cousins husband and daughter and my aunt all came.I made bbq ribs fried potatoes and corn on the cob all on open fire.It turned out great.
Today after we got home our oldest daughter Hannah came and we had a bbq here at home (her request for her birthday) and we had cake and icecream.She is 21 yrs old it was great to see her.We only see her a few times a year but we talk alot on the phone and we email.She goes to college fulltime and works alot.
Camping was great but the Laundry we bring back is not.My dryer decided to break so Michael will take a look at it first.If he cant fix it then we will get the repair man out here to work on it.So i washed and hang them on the clothes line.I love to camp and they say you go to rest.I dont know if thats true i feel so exhausted after camping for the weekend.All in all it was fun and my 2 teenage daughters did not complain at all they had a ball.
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