A large family, homeschooling, adoption, special needs, whatever strikes my fancy, sort of blog.

A large family, homeschooling, adoption, special needs, whatever strikes my fancy, sort of blog.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

A Visit With Luke


We got to visit with Lukey, so I thought I would post a quick update on him.


Out of respect for Lukey's privacy, and that of his new adoptive family, I will not be answering questions, but I can say, he is doing quite well in his new home.


His new parents have both worked with individuals with special needs in a professional capacity, and that experience has really benefited Luke.  His new mama was able to request medication that has helped mellow out his constant screaming and self-injurious behaviors.  I'm annoyed that his prior neurologist (here with us) made it sound like if we tried drugs to alleviate some of his more intense behaviors, he'd end up like a zombie in a stupor.  That hasn't been the case at all.  In fact, he's learning.


The very biggest change in Luke is that he walks holding a hand now!  We were led to believe that he would neither walk nor speak.  He's still non-verbal, but his new mama has high hopes for him in that area, too.


His new mama reports that he knows the daily routine and goes to his wheelchair when it's time to get ready for the school bus.


It was really good to get to spend some time with him.  I was reminded of all the little things that make Lukey unique, like his bruxism and his double tooth.  He was happy, sitting and feeling the grass with the back of his hand.


I appreciate everyone who prayed for Luke, and for our family, these past 3 years.  Those prayers are being answered, and I'm just so thrilled for him that he's learning and growing and flourishing.


While I wasn't able to be his forever mama, I'm grateful to have been a part of his story, and I'm blessed that his new mama is very open to continued contact.  I'm glad I can share such a happy update with long-time readers who were supportive of our family during the most difficult times.


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16 comments:

  1. I am so happy to hear this wonderful update.
    Blessings, Dawn

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    1. So are we. It was really great to see how well he's doing.

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  3. Tearful joy! What a wonderful update to read. I will continue to pray for him and his family, as well as you and your. Thank you for sharing this! - Lori

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  4. Wow! What wonderful news!!! What joy that you get to visit with one another. :)

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    1. It was a lovely visit, and really helped me feel at peace with the decisions we've made.

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  5. You are a beautiful soul and I felt your broken heart when we spent time together in China. I am thrilled that this weight has been lifted and he is in a home where he will live beyond his originally thought potential. Love you. <3

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    1. Thanks, Jennifer. Your support means the world to me.

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  6. I feel so happy for you guys!! I'm so glad that Luke got the help he needed and that you get to see him :), and I love the update. It's incredible that he's walking!

    I also wanted to let you know how much reading your story helped me make peace with the foster/adopt disruption that we had this winter. It's a really heart wrenching road.

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    1. Oh Tammy, I'm so glad that my sharing was helpful for you!

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  7. He's getting so big! It's nice to hear that he's making so many advances.

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    1. Very big! From Failure To Thrive to a heavy, solid boy.

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  8. He looks so big! Did he recognize you? I'm glad to see him thriving

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    1. I'm pretty sure he recognized Paul. They have a little game they play. It's hard to say if he knew me or not, but he seemed so much happier, very content.

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