JOHN 14:18
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you!!!
WU, CHONG LI AKA ELIJAH CHONGLI ARNOLD. The pictures that stole our hearts and took us on a very exciting journey across the world to KunMing, Yunnan, China.
The kung fu fighter that he is.
The smile that sealed the deal.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE TWO YEARS MAKES:
2008
Major reconstructive skull surgery to the right parietal area.
A brace to make his foot and leg walk normally for the first time
Kindergarten in America am and pm to get a double dose of learning with repetition.
Learning that he has a seizure disorder -learning to adjust to the medication
Learning what it means to be part of a forever family never to be forsaken
Met other children at Welcome Child adopted from around the world
Learning to adjust to a new family with new rules and ways unlike his own
Getting to know his brother and sister
2009
First grade in America-even though he was in level four in China
Cleared to play sports for the first time ever-soccer and basketball
He no longer has to wear a helmet while out side to play
A seizure free year-yeah!!!!!!
Learning to read even though he could already read in China
Moved from 1st home in America to a small rural town-a very big adjustments-it took his mind to China and loosing his foster family and his culture :(
Learning more responsibility and to be responsible for his own actions
He can go to friends house with out mom being there to watch so he does not get hurt
Mom is learning to loosen her grip to give privileges
Mom is learning to loosen her grip to give privileges
3 comments:
You son is adorable.
Yay Elijah!
I remember that picture from the waiting child website so long ago...irresistable. It is so nice to see how he has become a wonderful part of the family!
best,
anne and Mike
Happy Gotcha Day!!!!!
I cannot believe it has been two years.
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