When we were at the hospital with Ryker, I would start to get down about how far Ryker had to come to be able to come home to us. These were the times when I would look next door, to our little friend Kaidence, waiting for a heart and hoping and praying that she would get it. I remember thinking, "okay, things are not to that point, so I need to be grateful for where we are right now, he is making progress." Things switched dramatically, but all within Heavenly Father's plan. I think we are starting to feel that way again. I have been pretty upset by all Gracie has had to face in the last week and half, and it is really hard. I think it draws back the many feelings of being with Ryker. But after reading a fellow heart friend's blog (the sweet Gracie Gledhill) we began to feel grateful for where Gracie is. Gracie Gledhill is hopefully going to be approved to get a heart, and I know her family desperately can use the prayers. This little girl is a true living miracle. She was not expected to ever come off the ECMO (sort of lung/bypass machine) and not only did she come off, she was able to come home! So please be mindful of them, and to read more, click HERE!
Another little blessing is that we finally have had a few Moms view our profile. The odd part is that so far, both of the birth moms are moms of kids with some potential problems. The first is a little boy (due in May) and he has been exposed to drugs. The second is a Mom of a little girl (due in June) that potentially has down syndrome. It is an interesting call from your caseworker, asking questions like "would you be interested in adopting a child with special needs?". I am not sure I could ever say no to such special little babies. Heavenly Father knows how much we would love a healthy baby, but we also know that each child is a gift and little miracle from a loving Heavenly Father. Who knows if we would even get chosen. It just starts me realizing me how much truly we would love a little baby, that is ours, to love and brighten our day. Anyways, please keep us in our prayers and please pray for the two special little Gracies!!!
My husband and I have always felt that we would one day adopt a little girl with down syndrome. One of my bff's has a sister with downs and she is amazing! I know that your family is so incredibly special and that you KNOW that if you are chosen to be parents of any special baby... you will be AMAZING parents who love and adore the miracle that they are! So glad your profile is being viewed Em! I have never met two more loving and devoted parents!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! If any two people could handle the challenge/blessing of a child with special needs, it is definatly you!
ReplyDeleteYou know it's because you and Mike are honestly the most amazing spirits yourself to be able to have the 2 perfect spirits you have already had and then to possible have another with some physical problems. I know that whatever is supposed to happen will, but we will definitely keep you in our prayers. We sure do love you guys! And we are praying for little Gracie too.
ReplyDeleteI'll pray for you and for the two little Gracies!
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Silvia.
Isn't life amazing. I have no doubt that they could never find parents more qualfied than you and Mike to care for a little one with special medical needs. You both are amazing, look at what you have been through and what you could do with all the knowledge you have gained. I pray for you and know that the Lord will continue to guide and bless your lives.
ReplyDeleteThats so awesome Emily! Those phone calls are the best. I'll be praying for you guys and also both Gracie's.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Not to rain on your parade, but if the due date of situation #1 is May 25th, I just read about a scam by a woman with that due date.
I pray for you to finally have a baby in your arms again! Both of my sisters kids were drug (meth) exposed and they turned out perfect. I call it a miracle that they are okay and that she isn't raising them.
ReplyDeleteYou and Mike are going to phenomenol parents ... I pray it's soon!
I know the perfect baby is going to come your way. I don't know if you are interested, but I have a friend who started a CHD awareness organization and is also trying to produce a documentary that would educate families and the medical commnunity. He is selling CHD pin through ebay to help fun the doc. Anyway, you can find him by going to Roman's blog and then going to the we support section and click on Congenital Heart Disease Awareness organization. Once there just follow CHD pin. A little pricey, but he needs to raise $90,000 to get this film produced. He is a father to a little girl with HLHS. If you are not interested no worries, I just thought I would spread the word. Our family will keep you in our prayers this month as we know it has been really hard for you guys.
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