Wow, that was so hard. Skeeter came into the room with his foster parents and Grandma. As soon as I saw his foster momma's tear stained face I LOST IT!!! They were just so sad and devastated to give up this little boy. Skeeter has lived with this wonderful family since he was 10 days old...........I can not even fathom the grief they must be feeling and the grief our little guy is going thru........they loved him so much!!! They sent him with some clothing and formula and snacks not to mention EVERYTHING I had ever sent him included 2 cameras filled with pictures to develop. They also sent a little photo album with lots of pictures of him and his foster family. Also a wonderful letter they had translated. The whole room was crying before it was all over...even poor Richard, our guide!!! It was so bitter-sweet for us, we are very thankful that Skeeter has been loved and hope to keep in contact with his foster family.........please say a prayer for this wonderful family and our little guy!!!
On a happier note, he cried until we came back to the hotel room and he fell asleep in my arms 5 minutes later...he is SO cute!!! He giggles and when he hears music the guy is ready to boogie!! It is so hilarious to watch!! He hasn't been upset since the initial reaction....we started playing peek-a-boo after his very short nap and he was okay with that. He is a little peanut and I know now it is because he never stops-even when he is standing, he is in motion-did I mention how cute he is?????????
About his feet-THANKFULLY his feet were corrected by the ponseti method of casting. I am so happy about that...it does look like he will have to have some more castings done-he does wear a brace at night. it doesn't seem to bother him, he must be used to it. We received a letter that said he needed to wear his brace until he is 4 yrs old. We will see when we get home what else needs to be done. The boy is not only walking but running!!!
sorry about the quality of pictures but the camera was acting up again!!! We promise more tomorrow...................
6 comments:
Erika, your son is absolutely beautiful! I know the leave from his foster family must have been heartbreaking for all of you. He is going to need his Mama more than ever. I am so glad he has you! Congratulations!!!!!!
Judy Stoner
Erika,
He is so adorable. Congratulations! I am so happy for you and for your family. I am in tears just thinking about what an awesome moment this is!!! Congratulations. Michelle
I am so glad he is doing better. How wonderful to know he was so loved by his foster parents and you got to meet them. I am glad you will get to stay in contact with them. Congratulations on a simply gorgeous boy!
Keri
He is gorgeous and so fortunate to have so many people who love him. I am crying here over the foster family and I wasn't even there. I cannot imagine how hard it must have been on all of you.
Congratualtions on your little guy. Wishing you much happiness.
Yoli
Riky,
I have read your last couple of posts over and over. I just can hardly believe that after all the delays and heartache and waiting, you finally have your Skeeter (have you decided what to name him, by the way??).
I know the love his foster family has had for him will help his little heart heal and learn to love again. He is truly a treasure. And SO SO CUTE...oh my goodness, the cuteness is just extreme...
Can't wait to see more of him!
Marcy
Running!!! That's fantastic news! BTW- I was also crying just looking at your Gotcha Day pictures!
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