Here is a picture of my happy boy Dennis! I look at him and see absolute perfection just the way he is. So do my kids. Annalyn said that she loves Dennis just like he is and that he doesn't need the surgery. Andrew wanted me to reassure him that Dennis would not die tomorrow. I reminded both of them that this surgery is to help improve Dennis' life. Of course, God is going to watch over our little boy. The doctor is going to fix his lip so that Dennis could close his mouth so that he could start to make some of the sounds needed to talk. The doctor is going to remove scar tissue. The doctor is going to try and close Dennis' eye. All of this so that Dennis may live a more comfortable and normal life as he grows up.
Tonight I enjoyed giving Dennis his bath. He was extra messy and sticky from the cake I let him eat. Boy, did he enjoy it though! He splashed and played without a care in the world, and out of the blue stood up to offer me a kiss. It was so very sweet.
Tomorrow we have to be at the hospital by 8:30 in the morning. Dennis is scheduled to have surgery at 10:40. It is the last surgery of the day for the surgeon so that he can take his time with Dennis.
Thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes. I know that I am calmer because of them. Dennis is healthier than he was yesterday too--- praise God.
Good night.
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We will all be praying for Dennis, Mom, Dad, and family.
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Praying for you and Dennis tomorrow!
I have prayed God's leading for Dennis' medical team, including a good night's rest tonight. I have asked for an absolutely perfect surgery, with an easy recovery for Dennis. I have also asked for calmness for you, John and the rest of the family during the operation. And I will continue to pray about Dennis until I hear the results, when I will then concentrate on his recovery and pain control. And if there is anything else I can think of, I will pray about that, too. I guess that's about covered it!! Your boy is in God's care, and he'll be fine! He's such a special little guy! So cute!
Many prayers coming your way as you set off for a big day! Dennis is beautiful inside and out! What a nice kiss you got tonight! Good luck tomorrow and we will think good thoughts and pray for the least discomfort possible for your angel boy! Thinking of you, Donna D./babies6frua
P.S. LOVE his great big smile!!
Good Night sweet Dennis...
and I agree he is just fine the way he is..
We are praying his surgery goes well.
Big prayers for Dennis and for your whole family that all goes just fine with the surgery and that Dennis has a speedy, painless recovery. I love the pic, he looks so happy and secure!
Will be thinking of Dennis today and keeping him in my prayers. Blessings.
He's such a sweet boy. He'll be in my thoughts tomorrow.
I'm sorry I can't be there tomorrow. I hope you got my email. But I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day. Let me know how long you're staying at the hospital and hopefully I can come visit after tomorrow. Give Dennis a kiss for me!
Christine: I just read what you wrote on Melissa's blog (about her son who came home last week and is now pulling away from her, not wanting to snuggle, etc.) and all that you said really touched me. We're awaiting the call to go back and bring our little girl home and I will take all that you said to heart in preparation for similar reactions.
In the meantime, I pray for your beautiful little Dennis as well as your family. You truly are amazing!
Many blessings,
Laura
I'm praying right now for all to go smoothly tomorrow, for a quick recovery, for peace for you while you wait, for the children at home to have peace. God go with you tomorrow and the rest of the week.
Love in Christ,
Suzi Searles
...I´m praying all the time! :) I hope Dennis will be back home soon :) ...lots of luck! God bless you all :)
What a gorgeous smile, you can see that he is a happy boy. I pray tomorrow isn't too stressful and that everything goes great.
tmorrow i'll be 3 months out from brain surgery... it's all still so fresh in my mind. i'll be praying for everything you've asked and things i wish someone had prayed for me. update as soon as you can but of course Dennis comes first!
- michelle
Dennis - and all of you - are in our prayers. I cannot wait until next time we visit... I can only imagine what your clever and curious little boy will have to say by then. :)
I'm saying prayers for a simple and successful surgery!
Haven't been able to get here much lately but I'm glad I could stop by tonight to say I'm praying for Dennis. Also praying for the rest of you because there is obviously some anxiety amongst the kids.
My family and I are praying for Dennis, your family, and the medical staff. Praying things run smoothly and a quick recovery. He's such a strong, beautiful little boy, you can feel the love from his little smile in that picture!
I will be praying for you all. Bless you.
Cxx
What a beautiful photo of a beautiful boy! I love his blue eye and his big, happy smile and the way his eyelashes look so cute on his damaged eye. My own eyelashes are almost invisible and that may be why I love cute eyelashes. Even though there are many of us who will love and accept Dennis the way he is, we know that there are those who will not and they can really hurt. You have made the right decision for him. Praying for you all.
Thinking of all of you this morning.
Just thinking how much this surgery will benefit Dennis and thankful for the skilled surgeon.
You have lots of blogging friends that care.
I am very confident all will go well with Dennis's surgery. All the prayers....and here are more.
xo
Wishing all the best for Dennis's surgery. I hope it leads to more speech--we are all anxiously waiting to hear what Dennis has to say! My bets are that he will say "love you" first! Also, hopefully, the eye surgery will reduce his risks for infection and other complications.
Best wishes to a much-loved (by your family and many blogging friends) and wonderful kiddo.
Keep us updated when you are able!
Good luck today!!!
How sweet that Jonny wanted some reassurance that he wasn't going to lose his little brother during surgery. I am thinking of and praying for all of you this morning, especially the doctors doing the surgery, and of course Dennis.
Prayers. I know it's hard on you mommy-heart.
I know he'll do great. The best part is he'll have a mommy to snuggle him when he wakes up!
Thinking of you today! Saying prayers for quick recovery for Denis and for wisdom for his Dr's. I hope they are able to do all that is needed to make Dennis' life more comfortable.
(((HUGS)))
Praying for all of you! It so sweet, my children pray for Dennis every morning during devotions. The NEVER forget him. {{{{HUGS}}} We'll be praying for all of his siblings as well. It's hard to stay home and wait.. and it's hard to see your brother in pain. Austin's open heart surgery nearly did his siblings in.. they hurt for him.
I'll be praying for Dennis this morning... and you too!
Praying. It is almost 9 here so you may be at the hospital, but know that I will be praying all day. Especially when 10:40 hits
My prayers are with you and Dennis today!! Good Luck
Praying for Dennis and your whole family.
Aw, he looks so grown up in this picture. I think he must be in surgery since I`m a bit late here, but I`m praying for him and that the doctors will be able to do everything they need to.
I'm going to miss this little face! Knowing he's going to be the same little guy when he wakes up helps a lot, though. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with Dennis today and for the weeks to come, as he recovers from his surgery. Such a sweet, sweet boy!
Praying for Dennis & all of you today! :-)
Mucha suerte, también desde aqui una oración por Dennis y por ustedes, para que tengan mucho animó a su lado, un abrazo muy fuerte de Gerardo, Laura y Alessandro
What an awesome little boy you have! You are in surgery now and my prayers are with you.
Christine,
I just read this so he is most likely in the midst of surgery but we will be praying. Can I just say that I think Dennis looks just like your husband! I think it's amazing how the Lord allows adopted children to take the appearance of their adoptive families. I have seen this in so many cases and one of the families adopted a child of a different race and he still looks like his parents! The Lord is amazing! We'll be checking often today for updates. Prayers are with you!
That's my favorite picture of Dennis!! He has the most adorable smile!!! Hope all went well this morning, I said a little prayer for you all.
I just love that face. It is so sweet. He is a cutie..
Praying all will go well with the recovery.
Blessings,
We've been praying for Dennis, too. Christie posted a prayer request, thankfully, as I have not read your blog in a couple weeks or so.
Blessings to your little one as he recovers, and on your family as you prepare to head to Ukraine in the coming months!
Here with you in spirit! Can't wait until it is behind you! Being in between surgeries I know the angst it creates!
He is so darn cute! I can't imagine how much more irresistable he is going to be after this is done!!!
I just noticed that I wrote (above) Jonny was concerned about him going into surgery and it was Andrew, oops! By now the surgery is over. I hope all went well. Still praying!
Praying here, too....
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