I’m at Children’s Hospital with Evangeline.
The Orthopedic doctor decided to admit her immediately and do surgery tomorrow to try to get rid of all the infected bone. He said it is like cancer. It eats away at the bone and he has to be certain he gets all of the infection because it spreads. He doesn’t know how far the infection has gone, but she has had some fevers since we have been home indicating that it may be spreading. Osteomyelitis can also become septic, which would be very dangerous.
Apparently, he may not get all the infection in one time. He will leave the wound open, and may have to go back in several times before he gets all of the infection.
They will start IV antibiotics tonight.
Evangeline cried hard when Mark left with Eliza. She fought and kicked until we got her settled down. I know she has experience with hospitals in China, and I’m sure she has some unhappy memories.
She’s just finished a pop sickle now, and is watching a movie.
I’m laying on the couch next to her bed.
It has been a very long day.
This morning we took Eliza to the adoption clinic here at Children’s. We met with an attachment specialist, a cardiologist, and the specialists at CHOPAdopt. It was very helpful to talk to the social worker. She gave us some good ideas about how to set up a structure for Eliza in which she can work toward goals we have for her behavior.
We also found out that her head must have stopped growing when she was around three years old. She has microcephalus. In all honesty, I did recognize this in China when I saw her, but I kept second guessing myself. The director of the orphanage reassured me that Eliza actually did write the letters to us, and that she attended public school.
I did notice behaviors while we were in China and have noticed some since we have been home that have concerned me, but we have just been given such little information and without language, it is difficult to assess her developmental status.
All of this is most certainly daunting.
God’s hand has been in these adoptions. He has blessed us miraculously.
He brought the girls home. He knew all of this. I know He has a plan.
And He is strong when I am weak.
We do thank you for your prayers.
THinking of you and praying too
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What a day you have had. I wish I was there to give hugs to you and the girls. Please call me whenever you want to talk. ((hugs))
Prayers coming for you and your girls…..
Hi Diane,
praying for strength for you, and for your sweet family. May the Lord give you rest and peace, and work out all these details for His glory. Sending you love.
Diane,
You’re correct when you say that is all in His plan, God has had a plan for the girls and you since before you were born. He has sent Evangaline and Eliza to you guys so that they can experience the love of a family and have the medical care they need. We are not to question what He does but trust in faith that He has a reason for doing it. Remember what it says in Proverbs “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
I pray that everything goes well with the surgery for Evangeline. You certainly have had a lot thrown at you in one day and the medical issues do sound daunting to deal with. I found your blog when you were in China and have been following ever since and I think you are doing something wonderful for these two girls and I take my hat off to you and your hubby for what you are doing. I will definitely put you all in my prayers tonight that all goes well….best wishes…..and
God Bless….
I started following your blog when you were in China and have been praying for you and your family. I thank God that Eliza and Evangeline are now receiving the love and care that can only come from being part of a family. My family, which includes a beautiful daughter from China, are praying for you! God bless.
praying that you can REST in the knowledge that your sovereign Father is in perfect control and His plans for your beautiful family are GOOD!!
Diane and Mark … I never expected a message like this one and can’t find words. They are so happy with you both and your wonderful children. I know you were given these two sweet children because you both have such love and commitment to family. Tears are coming. I will keep your beautiful girls in my prayers. God showed you the way to these two beautiful girls who longed for a family. He will not desert you now. I believe He will give you the strength to deal with this and I believe He will be with the girls during this most trying time. Two sweet little children with so much to give to and receive from your family will be given His help, I believe this. Thank you for keeping us informed.
I don’t know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.
And I do not know how this will turn out, But I know you are in God’s hands.
Prayers for Y’all.
I’ve posted this on the Zhongshan Yahoo Group for others to join in lifting you and all your precious family members up in prayer.
Know that we are praying and believing with you for wisdom for the Doctor and Peace and Healing and Attachment for Evangeline.
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Praying for you and your family during this difficult time!
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