Psalm 68:5-6

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.

God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

I am Stepanie Nance. My family adopted two little boys with Down Syndrome from Ukraine in 2010. I hope to educate and to inspire you. I hope to make you laugh and to make you cry.

Come along for the ride. It's a wild one!

Friday, December 17, 2010

More miracles...

It's crazy how fast this little dude is changing! Look what I found today:
I know, it's picture of Theo. He's sitting up. Oh wait! He's sitting up! He was just crawling around on the carpet a minute ago.

Transitioning from a prone position to a sitting position is something most babies learn by around the age of 9 months. Typical babies just do it, no big deal. For Theo it's HUGE!

Love, love love!

I just love celebrating every new skill. This kid lived in a cage (tiny crib) for four years. Watching him come alive is so rewarding. *sniff* I mean what are the chances that a tiny little guy like Theo from an Eastern European orphanage would end up in my home in the middle of the U.S.A.? It's so improbable. But, it's really heartwarming. Did I mention how much I love this little one?

7 comments:

  1. Stephanie, you are not the only one who loves that little dude!! Have you looked at the photos from just a few months ago? Have you compared Theo's pics? WHAT a HUGE difference!! He is so alive!! It's amazing the difference LOVE can make!

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  2. Wow! He looks soooo amazing! So healthy, happy and vibrant! I am new to your blog (I support RR and read several of the RR blogs) - and can't believe how fast your son is growing up and how fast he is progressing.

    He looks absolutely healthy and so very very happy. :) Keep up that amazing work you are doing!

    I know that as the weeks progress we'll all see more wonderful victories for your son!

    God bless, Kerin (mom of 1 son, who also has 47 chromosomes)

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  3. He's amazing for sure! What size is Theo wearing? What's he weigh now?

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  4. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I'll be sure to tell Natalia all about it too. I won't tell her he was on the bare floor though. :-) God is good!!!

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  5. Oh My is he the cutest little man!!! Wow - I am so glad he is sitting and doing so well!!! I'm with Jill - God is good!!!!!

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  6. I agree with Mel!! Oh he is so precious!! It is so amazing to see his progress!! He reminds me of our little Victoria. She is only turning 2 and spent about half as much time as he did in the orphanage, but I feel sure she would have been a "Theo" if she was there for 2 more years. Still so thrilled for you and for him!!! Too cute!!!

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