Tuesday, March 10, 2009

How beautiful!

Dennis is post-op almost a week now and he is doing great! I am a bit concerned about the incision near his eye so I have sent pictures to the doctor to see what he says.

But look at him! His blue eye is absolutely dreamy. And his overall symmetry is remarkable!


Look at that mouth! Don't mind the animal cracker crusties. ;) Oh what a happy boy he is!

67 inspiring thoughts:

Carol G said...

He looks wonderful! I'm so happy for him! It's just great to see him like this. It's made my day!!

Anonymous said...

Yes, he's beautiful and his surgeon is brilliant. Blessings on all of you.
JEB

Lorraine said...

I think he looks great. What a wonderful smile. Of course he was adorable before, but I think the doctors did a great job, though the smile came from a loving family, not surgery!

hadassahrose said...

So cute! I love his smile!!

RML said...

He looks wonderful, so healthy and so happy!

Stephanie said...

He looks great. So glad to see his eyelashes are preserved! You have a beautiful boy on your hands.

Chris said...

He looks just beautiful!! A healthy, happy boy; all any of us can hope for. Hope that the incision your worried about turns out to be nothing. Will continue to pray.

Mike and Christie said...

Love that little cookie smile. :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, Christine, he looks so happy and healthy!! What a lucky boy he is! God bless you all!
:-)
Theresa
Rockledge, FL

Kristen said...

He looks wonderful. And I know I've said this before, but he has the most beautiful haircolor. Can we duplicate that and put it in a bottle?

Amy said...

You need to do a side by side (Before and After) to really show the results of the surgery. He looks wonderful. And yes, he looks so happy.

A.R.Williams said...

We've never met, but I feel connected to your family's story.
I am inspired by your love for your children. It is so rare to find such large, functioning families with two caring parents.

And Dennis is such a cutie! Thank you so much for allowing readers across the country to watch your family grow and change.
-Anna

Anonymous said...

How awesome....we follow your blog from Washington, D.C. judy steury & family

Di said...

What a handsome little guy! He looks great.

Dianna

princessmama said...

He looks great! What a beautiful boy:-)

Kelli said...

Hey Christine, whats the best way to explain to young children about not stairing or talking when someone has a visable disablity. I trust you have the right answer and my little ones see me looking at Dennis all the time and think he has an owie.

Linda said...

Amazing ... Dennis looks great! Cuter than ever. I hope I'll get to see you both soon!

Lund7 said...

You're right...how beautiful! Isn't it amazing to see the symmetry of his handsome face!! I would love to pick your brain sometime about your experience with Reece's Rainbow. Have a great evening!

Debbie said...

He is just darling and looks so happy! :-)

Karen said...

He looks so great! I know you are pleased... he really is beautiful!

Missy said...

He looks great!! And you are right about that gorgeous, dreamy blue eye...!

And such a beautiful smile. :o)

Amanda said...

He looks wonderful! So handsome!

Amanda-Adopting Ean and Mila

Holly said...

Wow he really does look great! :)

Salzwedel Family said...

Dennis looks great! Praying for his continued healing.

June Berger said...

He looks absolutely wonderful! He was always so handsome, but his smile is even cuter now! The symmetry is amazing after just the one surgery and it wasn't even the whole thing they had hoped to get done, wow! He does have the most beautiful color blue eye! Trusting the incision is just in part of it's healing process and that there is no issue with it.

FayeJ said...

I am just amazed at what can be done through surgery.

Corinne said...

Wow! He looks so great! remarkable what a surgeon and a loving family can do!

Nicole said...

Beautiful, beautiful boy.

Arizona mom to eight said...

Christine, they did such a good work on his beautiful face. He looks so happy, how wonderful!

mainiac said...

Greetings from Maine! Dennis looks so handsome! I am amazed at the difference! God bless all of you! -Melissa

Martha said...

Oh, he's looking great! (Not that he wasn't gorgeous before!) What a sweetheart.

Anonymous said...

I have to say that he looks wonderful! What a huge difference:O)

Shea said...

His mouth is what amazes me the most. I imagine it will be so much easier for him to eat and drink now!!! He looks like he is doing great.

Susan Smith-Alltop said...

I am so happy Dennis is doing so well. As always, God bless you & your beautiful family! ~Susan (Cameron is hopefully coming home in May or June)

me and my son said...

I'm not a complainer, and I love rading your blog, but what is with the music today? I never thought I'd hear (or my son) the N word here.
Dennis does look very good, We've been praying for you all.

Cammie Heflin said...

He looks fantastic!

Chris said...

He is beautiful and always has been! I am so pleased the operation went so well! I can't believe how far he has come since he came home to his family in July, a testament to the wonderful work you have done with him Christine! Keep the faith and don't let the negative comments get you down! You are amazing!

AdoptaMama said...

Absolutely beautiful! Amazing!

Anonymous said...

He's gorgeous!!!

reader in tx

bethann said...

He is adorable!
I can not stop staring at his precious little face.
He has such an infectious smile. Between his little mouth and beautiful blue eye he is truly riveting. He looks so different and yet comfortably the same.
Thanks for the great pics.

Tanya Hermansen said...

oh christine and dennis I am so sorry. I had ventured out of the blogging world for the past 2 weeks and I compleletly missed Dennis's surgery. I will have to go back to read up on how it well. From this pic, he looks great. He is such a happy boy. I am glad to see he is doing well. What a strong spirited little boy you.

Joni said...

Oh, Dennis looks great! You are such a neat family!!

A. said...

Wonderful :)

Jill said...

Dennis looks FABULOUS!
And you are soooo right Christine...his blue eye is DREAMY!

Elena's Mom said...

He looks amazing!!

Julie said...

He looks GREAT!!!!! I just love that smile!!!

Troy and Rachel said...

Wow - he's doing so well, praise God!! What a sweetie pie!

Melissa said...

What an amazing difference. He looks great. Have you noticed if the change has helped him with eating and drinking?
Melissa

I LOVE JESUS said...

He is SOOOOO cute!!!!! But I have to say his eye looks like it must hurt a LOT!!!! Ouch!!! But he seems pretty happy. =) Jesus loves you!!!

~Beth

Jarka said...

I just can´t keep looking at the first photo - he´s sooo sweet, and how nicely he´s smiling :)
I was praying for all of you and I keep praying...so beautyful pictures :)
have a nice day

Anonymous said...

He looks great. And his eye color is beautiful. Just out of curiosity, were tissue expanders ever discussed to help provide more skin to help with the operations?

Kathy and Carl said...

It is remarkable how he is recovering. Praise God for that! He is really a special little guy, and I enjoying keeping up with your family's adventures.

kitzkazventure said...

Sweet, Sweet, Sweet!

heidi @ ggip said...

It was hard to see in the photos you posted right after surgery, but I definitely see the improvement in symmetry etc now! And geez, what a cute look!

Connie said...

So happy to see how well the surgery is reconstructing his mouth. Dennis is such a clever kid - i know he has a lot to tell the world! :)

Amy said...

I've always thought he was beautiful, Christine! He is such a sweet boy and I am glad he's done so well after this surgery. Prayers have been answered!

Jaimie said...

oh isn't he just a doll??

Carol G said...

I keep coming back to look at that handsome boy!! I can't help myself!!!

Charissa said...

He is just amazing!

Jojo, Julz, Jules said...

Wow already such a big change in his little smile!! Much for room for kisses huh?
I guess the staples in his little head will flatten out. It look so painful, but I guess children deal with these things much easier than adults!!
Congrats on another hurdle!
j

deb said...

Oh, Christine, he is beautiful!!

mommytoalot said...

He's looking good. Love his smile.

Molly C said...

I cannot get over how FABULOUS he looks. That eye is so pretty and BLUE, my goodness.

Are You Serious! said...

♥ How great!!! It's so rewarding when you can finally see the progress! :)

Anonymous said...

He is such a handsome little boy! He has a special light that just shines from within! :)

Kelly said...

wow! Amazing!

MMrussianadoption said...

I hope you block anonymous and ruzanne from now on from reading. what horrible things to say. as far as dennis, i hope he can get rid of that infection soon. such a cutie.

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