She is 14 months old(almost 15months) and she is absolutely thriving now. There is no better reward for a foster parent than to see the daily effort you put forth as a parent really working. Her "asthma" is nearly non-existant, she gained 1.5 pounds, she has taken her first steps, and went from 1 to 10 words in just 2 months, but most important of all, she has bonded with us. As every adoptive/foster parent understands, the child's ability to bond to you is the door to every other aspect of the child's well-being. If the child trusts you to be there for them night and day, you have won 90%(not an official number) of the challenges to parenting. Our family pediatrician made it official when we visited last month. She was crying and reaching for me while he checked her over and he said, "Well, it is clear that she has bonded with you." That simple statement meant the world to me. I know now that we can climb any other mountains that get in our way! She has a solid foundation to set her in the right direction. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be her parent even with the length of time unknown. We consider every day with her in our home a blessing.
Blessings to you in 2014!
DMM
P.S.
Please visit www.invisblekids.org!
Blessings to you in 2014!
DMM
P.S.
Please visit www.invisblekids.org!
