tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253340148233745996.post4427978485658117768..comments2012-08-12T16:41:09.753-05:00Comments on Journey to Lilyia: It all started with a flat tire!chinachristenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04872173175562851768noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253340148233745996.post-10094231365807983322010-03-14T15:16:37.310-05:002010-03-14T15:16:37.310-05:00Hi! I saw your comment on our blog and wanted to ...Hi! I saw your comment on our blog and wanted to write back. After reading your post of your trip home, I am lifting your all up in prayer today. It is rough just dealing with the jet lag and family transition let alone all the sickness you have been through! We live in Georgia and took Jacob to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. They have a Brachial Plexus Injury center and he was observed by a doc there. The doctor that we saw said that he was not someone who would jump into any surgery. He suggested that we do Physical and Occupational therapy to "unmask" some things. So that is what we have been doing for the last 6 months. It is my first experience with therapy. We go about once a week to one or the other (OT or PT) and they have given us a variety of ideas of exercises to do at home. Homeschooling 4 other kids does cut into our time and I have to admit I feel guilty for not "working" with Jacob more. They have suggested various stretches, weight bearing games, etc.. Our OT therapist has made a brace for him to wear since he carries his affected arm inward. I don't think we will be having any surgery. They indicated that if could have been done when he was little. So - we do all we can to encourage use of his hand. His hand does appear a bit shorter and smaller at this point due to lack of use. <br />I will continue to lift up your family in prayer. It has been an emotional 6 months for me. I have been blessed with good friend who was about a month behind me int the adoption process. It has been a real encouragement to have her as a sounding board when I am confused and a "wreck" during the first phase of having our son home. I think the biggest thing that we both did not expect was that it was not as natural as we thought to "love" our new addition. I have spent many nights praying over his bed for more love for him. How old is your girl? Jacob is 3 and we have faced the challenge of boundaries and not understanding "no". His language skills are coming along well and he understands most of what we say. It has just been emotionally draining (more than I prepared for)training. God is so GOOD and I see much fruit in the journey. He has taught me more about faith and love and forgiveness. So - in a long winded way - I share with you to let you know that if you need any support just drop a line (jen@crossfitptc.com or 770-631-1726)!<br />a sister in Christ,<br />Jen ThompsonJen Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470453234554196576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253340148233745996.post-71845871140423685042010-02-21T21:48:33.403-06:002010-02-21T21:48:33.403-06:00Oh my goodness! We thought our flight home was ro...Oh my goodness! We thought our flight home was rough, but nothing compared to yours. Eli would only allow Kevin to hold him and scream and arch away from me. Kevin couldn't put him down the ENTIRE flights home. Poor Kevin. Then I got motion sick during our long 13 hour flight from Beijing to Chicago. But I think your trip home sounds terrible. Praying for you all to feel really, really good. So glad the bonding is going well with your new little girl. We so enjoyed our time with you in China. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />The Bourkes - Janet, Kevin, Ted, Philip, and EliJanet and Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02951028593473613761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253340148233745996.post-46648375458332785322010-02-21T16:45:04.067-06:002010-02-21T16:45:04.067-06:00I've been checking in to see if you had time ...I've been checking in to see if you had time or energy to post again. Jana told me of all your illnesses. I felt so badly for you, with all you wanted to do for your new little one's adjustment, to then need to be gone...not to mention sick! So glad to read that things are going much better in all departments. It's an amazing thing to be blessed to parent another family's child. You do a wonderful job of explaining it. I love reading about other adoption journeys. God's continued blessings on your family.<br />Nancynancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720934283334146499noreply@blogger.com