Surrender: Somewhere Out There

Monday, September 20, 2010

Somewhere Out There

I have been thinking about how adopting can be so different and yet so similar to being pregnant.

Both have a lot of waiting! Both are so emotionally draining; one moment can have such joy and excitement and the next such anxiety and fear of the unknown. Both bring such hope for the future of the precious little one who you will soon hold in your arms. With both you "fall in love" with a child you have not yet met.

There is one part that is so different and also so difficult. When I was pregnant I could feel my little girl growing each day, and I could care for her as she developed. My heart aches knowing that Grady could be scared, crying, sick, hungry, cold, or feel alone... and I am not there! I know that God is taking care of Grady, but the desire to nurture and care for him is still there. Tonight, he feels so far away! This made me think of the song Somewhere Out There from the movie American Tail. So sad tonight!!

Please pray for Grady that he might feel God's loving arms around him. Please pray that we might be able to bring him home soon!

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Mom2FourLittleEsSeptember 25, 2010 at 4:56 AM
I know EXACTLY how you feel! You will have him soon! :o)
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free_to_dreamSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I just grabbed your fundraising button but it is HUGE! Any idea how to make it smaller? Thanks!

Sarah
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"Grady"

Boy, Born May 14, 2007

SO happy to finally have new photos of Grady! He is just as adorable as I always thought. Blonde hair and bright blue eyes! What a snuggable and happy little boy! Grady was born with arthrogryposis of his lower limbs. His hands and arms are unaffected. He is not able to walk at this time. He is 3 now, and will so greatly benefit from surgery, therapy, and loving family to encourage him! Without this, he will remain bedridden for the rest of his life.

Grady is completely typically developing cognitively. He is described as very social and smart, talkative, playful, and active. He has no cognitive delays or speech problems whatsoever.

How to help?

We are so thankful to all of those who have donated towards our adoption. We are fully funded and have reached our $25,000 goal towards bringing Grady home.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation through Reece's Rainbow towards the many waiting children who need a home. Any further funding received towards our adoption on this sponsor page will be donated to a little girl with DS, Oksana, who is currently waiting for a family.

Thank you for all of you prayers, support and encouragement to bring our son home.

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)

"Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is a congenital condition that occurs 1 in every 3,000 live births. It's characterized by multiple joint contractures. Joint contractures are when the joints don't have normal range of motion, they are stiff. Affected individuals usually also have muscle weakness. Every joint in the body can be affected including the jaw & back. The range of severity is very wide, some people don't look affected while others have to rely on a powerchair for mobility. Most individuals with AMC have normal intelligence. It is a non-progressive condition. There are about 400 types of AMC. Some types are sporadic in nature while others are genetic. Amyoplasia is the most common type affecting approx. 43% of all people with the diagnosis. This is a life-long condition but with quality treatment most individuals become independent adults. Treatment often includes serial casting & splinting to increase range of motion, physical & occupational therapy to strengthen muscles & surgery to correct more rigid deformities."

This information is from an Arthrogryposis Adoption Blog. See link below.

Arthrogryposis Adoption Blog

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Monday, September 20, 2010

Somewhere Out There

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