Joshua
Friday, June 11, 2010
So, what's his story?
Joshua was born to a 23 year old single woman who had no idea she was pregnant until her water broke & she went into labor @ 32 weeks. He has a diagnosis of birth asphyxia although we have received different reports concerning how long he went without oxygen. It couldn't have been long because he is developing so well. He was placed with Holt International Adoption Agency in Seoul, S Korea upon discharge from the hospital many weeks later. He has been living with a foster family since coming home from the hospital. He has an ear deformity that appears to be only cosmetic from the reports I have been given. He seems to be developing well. Hearing & vision are good. He will get plenty of work on that developmental delay living with 2 physical therapists & 2 active children! I am continually amazed at how much I can love this child that I have never even seen. Emalee Grace spent the afternoon swaddling her baby dolls in Joshua's room & reading to them in the rocking chair. So sweet! I am just riding the roller coaster of emotions until Gotcha Day. I have been on the highest highs & the lowest lows. That part is similar to pregnancy. Obviously hormones are not involved, but lots of emotions are! The devil raises his ugly head every now & then trying to convince me that this is not what we should be doing, but God always comforts me & confirms my decision. I have been amazed at how attentive God has been to the details in my life over the past few months. I have seen Him show up in so many ways that could only be Him. That is something Joshua has given me that he will probably never understand. Thank you all so much for your support & please continue to pray for our family. God Bless!
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The time is almost here, Michelle! I can't wait to meet him and to see God continue to bless your family beyond what any of us can imagine!
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