I know the phrase is usually "All in a day's work" but I thought I'd show what a year can do.  
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| The first pic anyone saw of Manny | 
March 26, 2010 a sweet, precious, perfect little boy was placed in our arms.  At the time, we didn't know if he was going to get to stay forever or not.  I remember feeling overwhelmed with emotions ... more than with any of the placements of the other 5 kids.  The emotions were quite mixed too.  But excited was the most frequent one.
If you've been following along for a while, you've read the miracles that have occurred over the past year.  But here are a few of the highlights.
At 9 months, he couldn't move anything but his eyes.  Now he is sitting independently, moving most of his body, talking.  
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| One year ago, heade home with us | 
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| Winning smile | 
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| Hospital visit when we got his diagnosis/prognosis | 
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| Happy boy! | 
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| first time sitting in a grocery cart | 
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| first birthday | 
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| Cellulitis and septic | 
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| praying 
 
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| adoption day | 
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| serial casting 
 
 
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| Yet another hospital visit | 
Thank You, Lord for the miracle of having a year with Manny.  YOU get all the credit. 
And WE get the JOY!!!! Praising God for Manny!! I am certain the Lord is well-pleased with you and Dan's love and devotion to one of His favorites! Bless you and the work of your hands, MamaBeth. <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story. He is just so cute. Hugs
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