7-24-08
I just knew God had a plan for Ben. Not only is he a happy, bright, super-cute boy...not only am I so blessed because he tells me "I love you" and gives me hugs....not only did we get approved for the grant that will handle all of his hearing loss costs...but now, after seeing a top surgeon and spending 2 days at Chapel Hill Hospital, the doctor has determined that Ben can get a cochlear implant !
Ben is so excited about this. He kept asking after every test if the answer was yes. I reminded him that this is a "process" and to be patient. When we got the green light after his last test, we went outside the hospital to call Mike who was back at the hotel with the rest of the kids. Mike & the kids stayed with us through the first day of testing, but we decided staying back at the hotel and swimming was a better choice for the 2nd day, so I told him I would call when we were done to come pick us up. Ben & I walked outside where we could get a signal. I got Mike on the phone & immediately gave the phone to Ben and I told him to tell Dad "yay!". Ben grabbed the phone and did his "tarzan" shout with joy in his voice. He stunned everyone around us...and I was just cracking up :o)
So, our next appt is Sept 3rd and I believe surgery might be around October. We were hoping to stay at the Ronald McDonald house, but found out that they only allow 3 people to a room...we had 7 with us, so the Hampton Inn gives special rates to people who have a referral but can't stay at the Ronald McDonald house. We met lots of other Chapel Hill families there who had come to town for follow-ups or testing. We spent time with one family in particular who has 2 children with cochlear implants. Both parents are hearing. The kids are doing so great.
I am posting some pictures here of our trip to Chapel Hill & swimming at the hotel. Brinley's 1 year "gotcha" day was yesterday, so I just sent in her 12 month report with pictures. We had to send a family picture and we hadn't taken a new family picture since Ben came home so here's our newest family picture...it's always a hysterical challenge to get us all together!
(click on picture to enlarge)(right click on picture to print for yourself)
...it's grueling, but we do have some fun at it !!!!!!!!
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7 comments:
God is SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!! He never ceases to amaze me....neither do you guys. You are an amazing family and it is just a blessing that we have connected! Happy Gotcha Day!!! have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for sharing your great news!
Blessings,
Buffi
Small world...a friend of mine sent us your blog, our daughters (from China) are both from the same provinces as yours!! You have a beautiful family!!
http://livinlifeoutloud.blogspot.com/
Susan
That is such wonderful news!!! YAY!!! I love all the pictures. Too cute. :0) Angel
Super Cute is right! He is precious!! I am thrilled for all of you, that is such great news. God is so good. I can't wait to hear more.
Hugs to all!!
Misty Earl and kids
Your family is gorgeous!
Praise the Lord!! What a great report!! God is so good!! Ben is such a little doll!! Bayla looks so happy too!! Lisa, you are amazing to be able to bless so many lives! Unless God strongly leads (you know like with a rope around my neck) 5 blessings is all my plate can hold. Lilly is such a blessing to us. I know all of your precious ones are to you too! Thanks for the great post!!
lv & blessings,
Kim
What a beautiful family! We too have a Fu! We traveled this past May to bring home our daughter Kate Fu MinXiu from Jiangxi (we were in the Gour's travel group). She is 8 years old and such a joy!
Thanks for sharing your story!
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