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Post by christie on Jun 15, 2004 14:54:53 GMT -5
Just got this message from our local ARC and wanted to pass this on.
Kevin is a beautiful seventeen month old toddler of Korean heritage. He has Down Syndrome and was abandoned at birth. Keven spent some time in a children's residential center, until an ARC member opened up their home to him. With their love and care he is leaning and growing quickly. Kevin is a happy, healthy baby in need of a permanent home with a loving family to adopt him. If you, or someone you know, has love to give to little Kevin...
Email me here at UNO and I will tell you who to contact, if interested.
CC
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Post by christie on Jun 15, 2004 19:54:27 GMT -5
Well, I spent a long time talking to the foster father of little "Kevin" this afternoon and after talking to Colin, Kodi, and Christopher, we have decided to go meet Kevin and see if he might want to come join our family I am told there is one family in Vermont that is before us on the list, but if that doesn't go thru we are the next ones Colin says "Lets Go For It", Kodi says "very cool" Chris says "Lets get Chicken" LOLOL YIKES guess he wasn't listening to me I just don't know if its fair to the child at my age, even thou I am younger then Robin, LOLOLOL The foster father didn't think my age was a problem but I am thinking if younger parents come along it may be better for Kevin Hmmmm not sure. That is my one and only reservation, other then that I have NONE ;D Tomorrow I call and talk with the case manager and then see if we can set up a time to meet Kevin I don't want to get toooo excited as there is a family already before us but Man oh Man one thing for sure is I know we could love this little boy totally ;D ;D Anywho thats the update, I will let you know how it goes. CC
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Post by meghans_mom on Jun 15, 2004 20:09:16 GMT -5
CC - Good luck with your meeting and decision. I think it is wonderful that you are thinking of opening your hearts and your homes to another child! When I read your first message I thought, Oh how I would love to do that! Our church has alot of little girls from China that they foster and are looking for families to adopt...I would like to consider that in a few years. Again, good luck! Many hugs to all of you! laurie
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Post by Emilysmom on Jun 15, 2004 20:15:34 GMT -5
Keep us posted CC!!! What a lucky little guy he would be to get a family like yours! Honestly....the first thing I thought when I read this post was that YOUR family would be perfect for this little guy. Positive thoughts headed your way, Susan
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Post by christie on Jun 15, 2004 21:46:24 GMT -5
THANKS LAURIE and SUSAN ;D I am trying sooooo hard not to get toooo excited because there is a family before us BUT Man oh Man I am decorating "Kevin's" room in my head already and just can't wait to meet the little boy
I will let you know the second I know anything.
CC
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Post by christie on Jun 15, 2004 22:10:51 GMT -5
K, guys you may think I am more nuts that you already do, LOLOL BUt I was just thinking Hmmmmm any of you remember my posts from way back when Chris was walking around telling everyone his name was "Kevin" Hmmmmm wonder if Chris knew something I didn't know Hey its possible
K, I am so excited and just can't wait for tomorrow to talk to the case manger, Geez no sleep for me tonight I am sure
K, promise nooo more posts from me tonight on this
CC
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Post by MaggiesMom on Jun 15, 2004 22:50:13 GMT -5
As they say when weird things happen....Do do do do!!!
Hope it all goes well. I'm sure Kevin will be one loved little boy, no matter who gets to take him home.
Keep us posted.
Robin M - Maggie's mom
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Post by donnita on Jun 15, 2004 23:18:58 GMT -5
Good luck CC!
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Post by Pat on Jun 16, 2004 6:19:14 GMT -5
CC As far as age goes, I can remember this 20 something woman at church. We were both pregnant with our 3rd child. She says "I win cause I have more energy". I said "I have enough energy to keep up with my kids & I have the WISDOM you don't." She said "you're right , you win." Don't worry about the age. I was 39.5 when John-John was born. He was my 3rd child in less then 3 years! (w/o having twins) Yes you are older then me (I think), but not by much!! ;D
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Post by Jackie on Jun 16, 2004 8:37:33 GMT -5
I wouldnt worry about age....dont think I ever told you all but a few years ago when I was about 52....Ed came home all excited after talking to one of his patients who had gone to China and adopted baby girls. After 50 your choices are limited to girls and disabled ones at that. I guess he was feeling rather empty nestie...LOL.
He even brought home a video. For a while I considered it....but those advertisements for Celebrex had just begun on TV....you know ....the ones that say...."all I want to be able to do ..is play with my grandchildren".....LOL.....and man I could relate to that with my joints!!!!
I am a "floor" person when it comes to raising kids. Most of my early mom years were spent sitting on the floor......and truly I dont think I can do that now!....so reality finally got hold of both of us and we gave back the video....but my point is here.....when my friends said....WHY....at YOUR AGE?....would that be fair?
And...our reply was.....growing up with aging parents is far better than not growing up at all....and surely we would be around until they were of legal age and also we would have been able to make arrangements in case we weren't.
I applaud you for even thinking of giving this little guy a chance....keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Jackie Mom to Emily
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Post by shellk on Jun 16, 2004 8:56:51 GMT -5
:)CC I take my hat off to you..And I agree with everyone else age should have nothing to do with this..This little guy would be one lucky duck to have a family like yours...We will keep our fingers crossed and send tons of positive energy your way. You are one brave lady..I met a lady about 5 months ago who had adopted a little girl with DS and she was asking questions about Kourtney and we were talking and she sid that she could nevr give up one of her own, I agreed with her and I told her my own opinion is..G-d gave me Kourtney and I will take care of her to my best ability and I really think that it takes a VERY special family to take in a child (A) that is not thier own (B) one with special needs and that I applaud her for doing that..To you I applaud also....May you have the best of luck Michele
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Post by momofrussell on Jun 16, 2004 9:20:15 GMT -5
WOW CC!!! YEAH for you and your family! I will pray for you and your family! What every happens, happens for a reason.. and I just hope if for some reason Kevin doens't get to come live with you, that this other family gives him all the love and care he needs!!!
My DH and I were talking about your post last night. He brought up, before I mentioned your post, that he didn't know if he could do TWO children w/DS. That kind of took me by surprise because we had Reece after Russell. I said our odds with Reece having DS was WAY greater than with Russell. Like, what would he have done. I thought we were both agreeing on the who cares if she does... I never realized he only wanted one LOL... So I told him about your post. I said I would LOVE to give a child a home like Kevin. (we'd have two kevins LOL) Actually, since I was younger and wanting to be married and have children, I have ALWAYS just wanted to adopt a child that doesn't have a home. I don't know if I could do it now. Especially with one in diapers. I know that sounds selfish, but I have one in diapers for years to come, and one in pullups for night time... it's already an expense, and I have to look at that...
Anyway.. I am rambling.. and I am envious!!!! I hope it goes through for you!!! Keep us posted!!
A.
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Post by Jackie on Jun 16, 2004 10:05:09 GMT -5
I have to mention one sort of funny thing.....when we thought about adopting another child with a disability ....my first thought was..... ;D Wouldnt our school district just die if they thought they had to spend another 12 years with ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jackie
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Post by Danielle on Jun 16, 2004 10:56:08 GMT -5
CC - go for it!!!!!!! How thrilling - and you would be WONDERFUL parents to Kevin!!!! Keep us posted, for sure!! ;D
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Post by Deannalee on Jun 16, 2004 13:10:10 GMT -5
It was very heartwarming to see this message....maybe a Godsend. My heart has told me to adopt a little girl with DS. I have had so much joy caring for Justin and I would love to share this love and compassion with another child with DS. I think God wants this for me and so do I. Being a nurse, I have become a very LOUD advocate for Justin, not only with the medical profession, but also with government. Please let me know if you hear about any little girls with DS who need a loving home. Thanks.
Deanna mom to Justin (DS) 16 mos ~i~ Jordan (DS) 1/20/03-2/2/04
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