Ever Consider Adopting A Child with Craniofacial Issues? Or, If Not, Maybe Pass this Info On?

If any of you have been caught up in Lukasz' charm and been inspired or if you have always thought about adopting a child with a craniofacial differences and/or hearing issues, here is a child you may want to consider;  Bode.  The agency that advocated for Lukasz and found us is now advocating for Bode. I wish we could adopt him but as my husband says "no more room in the car".  So, I will advocate instead.

But, first, "Advocate" is Not the Right Word

Everyone talks about "adovcating" for a child but I really don't think that is the correct word. "To advocate" means "to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly".  I don't believe that is what any of us are doing. When we tell people about a particular child who has been passed over for adoption for any reason we are not arguing for them or recommending them because none of us would say "this child will fit in your family" or argue a family into adoption. Nor would we say that this child is right for every family. Every individual and family must decide for themselves whether adoption and any particular child is right for them.

Really, I think we are just spreading the word about these children.  Trying to let a broader audience know that this child is still waiting so that his/her family (the right one for him; the one that can handle and love his issues) will hear about him/her.  And when that family hears about him or her; sees that face for the first time, they will start a journey of consideration that will ultimately lead to him coming home; being claimed by the ones who belong to him.

If you know Bode is not the child for you, then pass on his information so more people will hear about him and he will get closer to his family finding him.  And spread the word about any waiting child.  It may be your voice that leads a family to their child.

So, here is the info on Bode (pass it on):

Bode is in Bulgaria and just turned two.  He has hearing loss and craniofacial differences (just like Lukasz, he got both) but is reportedly on track developmentally with his peers. It looks like a particular craniofacial syndrome that I ran across while researching Lukasz' issues, but I am not a doctor so won't guess. However, that syndrome wouldn't make me hesitate to adopt this guy if our car had more seats. Below is a video of him.  It appears he has both eyes so he's a little ahead of Lukasz in that respect and he sure looks like he has the same spunk.

If you or someone you know might be interested, email me; I'll get you to the people with more information. And I am always willing to answer any questions anyone may have about living with/managing craniofacial differences and/or adoption.  Plus, I am always open to conversations with adults. :-)

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