It is here that I've been documenting our adoption story. It was a discouraging journey for many years, but we are now in the midst of an amazing story. Kahlia has blessed us beyond words. She has filled our hearts completely with who God made her to be, and none of us could imagine our life with out her. We are now a family of six and continue on with the journey we call LIFE. Colossians 1:17 - He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Giardia, giardia, please go away, please don't come back another day!!! Kahlia was tested postive for giardia AGAIN after her 5th treatment to kill the parasite. She is now needing to go beyond what our pediatrician here can do and even OHSU in Portland. Her pediatrician told me tonight that she is being referred to Seattle Children's Hospital to meet with an Immunologist and have some testing done up there - convenient... :-( We wait for the referral papers to be processed, and we will make the appointment for sometime in the near future. Not sure what this means - time will tell. On the developmental front - she is almost exclusively walking - PRAISE THE LORD!!! She does such a good job! Her base is still wide - her feet are slightly out to help with her balance, but I guess we would too if we had feet just barely bigger then a newborn! She understands most of what we say, and has even begun following simple instructions with out any cues to "help" her. I am so pleased with her progress, and amazed at how far she has come. Exactly 11 months ago today, we saw our little Kahlia for the first time. Even after all this time, the kids continue to amaze me at their special love and bond with her. They never seem to tire of her, and go out of their way to include her any way they can. She is becoming "that pesky 2 year old" when they try to play a game or want to get away from her, but those times are few and far between. Their patience with her is far better then I would have ever expected from a 6,7, and 10 year old. Just yesterday, they took her out and played with her on the swings and play structure for close to an hour. My kids are awesome, and I love them so, so much!! :-) Last weekend, Scott and I got to get away for a much needed couple's retreat in Eugene. It was the first time we had gone away since we have gotten Kahlia, and it was so nice to spend some alone time and actually focus on each other and not all of our kids and the demands they have on us! Wish we could get away more often, but I'll take the times we do have together and cherish them always. Life is good, and I am so grateful for each person in my family!
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