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A Kind Of Crazy: April 2015
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Thursday, April 30, 2015. Happy Birthday, Leo! 5 years ago you were born. You were loved. Your birthmom loved/loves you deeply. We don't know what the doctors told her when you were born, but we know from your many diagnosis that were given at birth they most likely painted a bleak picture. She loved you with her whole heart and I know she still loves you and carries a piece of you in her heart to this day. We celebrate your life and we look to the future knowing that God goes before us preparing the way.
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A Kind Of Crazy: December 2013
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Monday, December 30, 2013. A Bitter-Sweet End to 2013. 8220;I think we made the right decision. But I do feel disappointed.” This was (more or less) exactly what I said to Kim today on our car ride home from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Our little Leo had a scheduled appointment there today with C.H.O.P.’s cardiology department. But Kim and I were both disappointed to learn that the hole in Leo’s heart is just too big for this approach. We spoke with a very-approachable, down-to-earth, ...Leo wil...
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A Kind Of Crazy: May 2015
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Thursday, May 28, 2015. Gone to the Dogs. The happiest part of his day: Pet therapy at the Ronald McDonald House. Tomorrow is the end of week four. One more week in the intensive program to go. After the intensive program we will be returning to the clinic for follow-ups every 3 weeks till Leo is an expert at eating. I was reminded again today this is a marathon not a sprint. Leo is making progress and will continue to even when we are done our 5 five weeks. In bed and asleep by 8:00 each night. Leo's sw...
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A Kind Of Crazy: We are Here!
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Sunday, May 3, 2015. Our first answer to prayer came at 9:00 AM when we found out we got into the Ronald McDonald House. Our second answer came when Lauren, my cousin who is a college student at Penn State Harrisburg campus, was able to meet us at the Ronald McDonald House and help me get settled. Tyler and Jordan would be in food heaven here. There is even a 25 cent soda machine. There is an outside playground and a toy room. Our one and only smile came when Leo met Blizzard the therapy dog. Start of we...
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A Kind Of Crazy: Week 2- A Monday Feeding Frenzy
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Monday, May 11, 2015. Week 2- A Monday Feeding Frenzy. It will not surprise anyone who knows Leo that when we walk in and through. The Ronald McDonald House you hear. How was your day, Leo? Leo has become the popular kid in the house. He loves the interaction and the attention. This was a record. The highlight of Leo's day is definitely the therapy dogs. Two dogs came tonight and Leo fed them both lots of treats. He didn't make them "work" for the treats so he was definitely the dogs favorite too. Also, ...
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A Kind Of Crazy: September 2013
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Monday, September 23, 2013. A Crazy Kind of September. It has been a long time since we last updated the blog. I guess you could say we have been too busy living, enjoying and at times barely surviving life. To say the month of September has been full would be an understatement. (sorry to those who have the blog emailed to you, the first email was not completely finished). Next up was Jordan's10th birthday! Through all of this craziness God has been faithful. We are far from perfect parents (just ask...
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A Kind Of Crazy: July 2014
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Thankfully, we were able to work with an agency in China to send Jonathan a birthday cake and care package to let him know we were thinking about him. July 5, 2010- Jonathan's 4th birthday- his first birthday celebration as a Shafer! His day began with breakfast in bed, minus Amanda who is at camp. His dinner request- take out Chinese food! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Our journey to our son Jonathan. Http:/ journeytojonathan.blogspot.com. Risk is Right by John Piper.
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A Kind Of Crazy: Groundhog Day!
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Not much going on today. Leo actually took in less volume today. Yesterday, Leo was drinking formula off a spoon. Today, we did bite of baby food, drink of formula, then play with a toy. Repeat. Leo is not yet consuming the baby food in any sort of volume. So his overall total was less for today. It feels like Groundhog Day here. We do the same thing everyday. Looking forward to going home for a quick visit in 2 days. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Risk is Right by John Piper.
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A Kind Of Crazy: November 2013
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Friday, November 15, 2013. Sunday, November 10, 2013. Four years ago this weekend, Jeremy and I met Jonathan for the very first time. As I was tucking him in bed last night, he asked me about the first time we met him. Lately, Jonathan has been asking questions. Questions like was I in your tummy? Was Ben in your tummy? How did you know I was in China? We do our best to answer all of his questions in a honest way and at the same time stress to him that he is loved and he is our son.
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A Kind Of Crazy: Day 2- A Little Better and a Pinata
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Day 2- A Little Better and a Pinata. Today went a little smoother. Leo had 10 feeding sessions. We are still alternating using a spoon with formula and a nook brush with baby food. They are gathering data to see which way will be the best way to proceed with Leo. Naptime today- learning to eat is hard work. Leo is asleep and I am headed that way. Tomorrow we do it all over again. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Our journey to our son Jonathan. Http:/ journeytojonathan.blogsp...