I know that there will be times ahead that will be difficult, but I also know that no matter what lies ahead, we have been blessed beyond measure to just have the opportunity to have whatever moments are awaiting us - all three of us. Even now, the mere fact that I can sit here and blog about a future that a month ago seemed like a quickly fading dream...these are moments that I will cherish.
So my prayer tonight, Father, is that you continue to watch over Colin. And Father, I pray that You continue to keep Colin healthy and happy. Be with Colin's caregivers as well, that they would continue to provide and protect Colin until the time God brings us all together.
hello. i got to your blog via adoption voices. congrats about the referral of your son. looks like we something in common. i got my son around the same age as you will get yours (15 months). and he had CL/CP. but i adopted my son through state foster care. i read a few of your posts and i just wanted to give you some support about the cleft palate issues. but part of my advocacy is telling prospective parents that the issues from cleft palate don't just go away with the surgery. it's an ongoing process. kids born with this condition tend to have other medical complications as well. including hearing problems, multiple ear infections, breathing problems, asthma, swallowing issues, frequent illnesses, sleep apnea, and speech and language delays. what i was told was a mild cosmetic problem brings us to specialists almost every month. it's a good thing i don't have to work full-time or there's no way i'd be able to manage it. not to mention the birth to three therapy. i'm not trying to scare you but to prepare you. i find a lot of agencies don't really know how much work it really is taking care of a child with this condition. but, obviously, it's most certainly worth it! as i'm sure you will find out soon enough! good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
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