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Josie was referred to another eye specialist.  We saw her for the first time yesterday.  Read more »

Mother’s Day 2012

and what photoshoot would be complete without some bloopers?

what?  two blog posts in 1 day??  yep, it’s true.  I had to write what we read to the Littles tonight from the Jesus Storybook Bible.  I really loved it.  it’s a paraphrase of the Lord’s prayer taken from Matthew 6.  After the prayer I’ve added a video I made of Sophie’s field day.  I loved being there and watching her.  I could tell she was so proud for me to be there too. Read more »

This year has been difficult for my Maddie Jun.  She has become aware that she is smaller than her peers, older than her classmates, her speech cannot be easily understood by everyone and past traumas breaking through.  I could probably fill a small pool with the tears she has shed this year.  This post is for her.  I want to show her just how far she has come.  When we adopted Maddie in August 2007 she had never spoken.  She learned sign language quickly and started speaking very softly after a few months.  Here are a few videos that chronicle her progression since 2007.  She meets with the surgeon again next month.  I’m sure he’ll recommend at least one more VPI (Velopharyngeal insufficiency) corrective surgery.  It will be up to Maddie if she has another surgery or not.  I’ll keep you posted.  So Maddie…my little Jun bug…. watch these videos and remember how far you’ve come.  I’m so proud of you. Read more »

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Thousands of U.S. families adopt internationally each year. The Sparrow Fund is an organization committed to encouraging and supporting these families as they prepare for the adventure of adoption. We do this by providing regular training opportunities as well as grants to families in financial need to enroll in programs specifically designed to provide counsel and comprehensive medical reviews of their referred child. Read more »