I'm sorry for the delay in updates---as we approach one year with Deyan and Marty, it has really been The Tale of two Cities---
Both boys are amazing--- healthy and growing like crazy.
Deyan who was viewed as a "lost cause" at his orphanage is now walking (for the 3rd time after 2 broken legs)---actually he is RUNNING. He is signing and speaking a few words. For a child that did not even smile in the orphanage, he is always laughing, teasing and having fun. I have never seen a child so full of life as he is!--- Every time I lookinto his eyes I remember Jordan--- his little brother that did not make it--- Jordan is the reason that Deyan has had a chance at life---thank you my sweetness-- you accomplished such great things. we miss you
here is Deyan--- or Dido or Cheeto (or fido on spell check)
Little Marty Moose is a bit of another story
He is self abusive.... frustrating for such a smart little boy. His orphanage was not as caring as Deyan's and it really shows. It seems as though he was at least hit (if not abused) --- he is so hand shy.
Marty loves to sit on my lap and play hand games (itsy, bitsy spider....)---he signs and is trying to say some words. He is a great eater and is the only one of the newbies on solids. He is a very sweet, loving boy---Marty loves to give kisses and hugs---loves being held and sung to--- just insists on beating the crap out of himself if we are not there to check his hands--
It breaks my heart, as he is probably one of the brightest of our little guys--- what happened to him to cause him to seek pleasure by inflicting pain? so sad--- I love my moose (our nickname for him)
Both boys are amazing--- healthy and growing like crazy.
Deyan who was viewed as a "lost cause" at his orphanage is now walking (for the 3rd time after 2 broken legs)---actually he is RUNNING. He is signing and speaking a few words. For a child that did not even smile in the orphanage, he is always laughing, teasing and having fun. I have never seen a child so full of life as he is!--- Every time I lookinto his eyes I remember Jordan--- his little brother that did not make it--- Jordan is the reason that Deyan has had a chance at life---thank you my sweetness-- you accomplished such great things. we miss you
here is Deyan--- or Dido or Cheeto (or fido on spell check)
He is self abusive.... frustrating for such a smart little boy. His orphanage was not as caring as Deyan's and it really shows. It seems as though he was at least hit (if not abused) --- he is so hand shy.
Marty loves to sit on my lap and play hand games (itsy, bitsy spider....)---he signs and is trying to say some words. He is a great eater and is the only one of the newbies on solids. He is a very sweet, loving boy---Marty loves to give kisses and hugs---loves being held and sung to--- just insists on beating the crap out of himself if we are not there to check his hands--
It breaks my heart, as he is probably one of the brightest of our little guys--- what happened to him to cause him to seek pleasure by inflicting pain? so sad--- I love my moose (our nickname for him)
So great to read the update on the boys. They look like they're doing great. It's amazing that they've been home a year and are not wasting away in their former orphanages. I was checking over your timeline from last year and hoping as well for our own upcoming travel!
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