tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post6208076425952543351..comments2023-05-01T08:45:56.130-07:00Comments on For Our Benjamin: Twists & Turns....The Leonard Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05058544248287463627noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-43384485792052214712010-11-24T13:08:37.445-08:002010-11-24T13:08:37.445-08:00I love these 2 pictures!! THAT smile!! I love the ...I love these 2 pictures!! THAT smile!! I love the Chinese statue in the window sill ;-)Football and Fried Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199596489592299649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-33362800510888463432010-10-04T11:49:58.232-07:002010-10-04T11:49:58.232-07:00I am so sorry that you have been through all this....I am so sorry that you have been through all this. It makes me angry that the Chinese government doesn't do a better job identifying what children need ahead of time so parents can be prepared. That said, you are handling this all so well and are a wonderful advocate for your son. I am praying that your sweet boy gets the help he needs and God helps to smooth the way. You and your husband are such loving parents to your beautiful children.Lindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-84620508037063926972010-10-04T11:49:25.819-07:002010-10-04T11:49:25.819-07:00I am so sorry that you have been through all this....I am so sorry that you have been through all this. It makes me angry that the Chinese government doesn't do a better job identifying what children need ahead of time so parents can be prepared. That said, you are handling this all so well and are a wonderful advocate for your son. I am praying that your sweet boy gets the help he needs and God helps to smooth the way. You and your husband are such loving parents to your beautiful children.Lindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-20936223231543505382010-10-04T11:07:43.011-07:002010-10-04T11:07:43.011-07:00Oh Shelley!
Thanks for sharing all that's been...Oh Shelley!<br />Thanks for sharing all that's been going on and praise to you for being so on top of it with your nurse/angel Leah. Your little guy is so sweet and special and you are one special mommy! Prayers and HUGS sent your way when needed...<br />Please keep us posted and my heart is ripping out too for your smiley little soldier!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184818352359979836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-73487647665052282412010-10-04T09:00:15.272-07:002010-10-04T09:00:15.272-07:00Shelly,
Benjamin has and will continue to be in ou...Shelly,<br />Benjamin has and will continue to be in our prayers!! So very sorry that you have gone through all of this just to get the correct treatment for your little guy. You are one tough mama and please do not continue to stress over why he wasn't home sooner - it was all out of your control and it is the past. Praises to your guardian angel (Leah) and have faith and trust that moving forward Benjamin will receive the best care and have his problems corrected. Big hugs to you!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09071305000043725223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-76189639340640492492010-10-03T19:46:33.631-07:002010-10-03T19:46:33.631-07:00Shelly, you and Keith just keep on doing what you ...Shelly, you and Keith just keep on doing what you are doing. God gave you this little one, and Benjamin is no different than he was a week ago - you just have more information to worry about. He is still the same sunny, loving little guy, with the perfect parents caring for him. I'm so glad that you have been blessed with some medical staff to help you advocate for Benjamin. I'll be praying for you, my church will be praying for you, and I have passed the prayer request to friends around the country. This is hard, there is no doubt about that. But you can do it, with God walking beside you (and all of us holing you up in prayer). We love you!Bushnell Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214458593801049412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-13241308222137002442010-10-03T18:21:37.605-07:002010-10-03T18:21:37.605-07:00Sending hugs and prayers from Nebraska. Hang in t...Sending hugs and prayers from Nebraska. Hang in there!Jodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802683688710223167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-12201956131817987362010-10-03T16:08:21.431-07:002010-10-03T16:08:21.431-07:00A testimony to Benjamin is that he is still alive,...A testimony to Benjamin is that he is still alive, sweet as ever, and in your arms...God will take care of the rest of it. But as a mother I totally understand fear, worry, anxiety over our children...again God will take care of it. We love you and will be praying for straight answers and straight and excellent treatment and recoveryMommaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847998963440937751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-53021939040490442712010-10-03T16:08:12.291-07:002010-10-03T16:08:12.291-07:00A testimony to Benjamin is that he is still alive,...A testimony to Benjamin is that he is still alive, sweet as ever, and in your arms...God will take care of the rest of it. But as a mother I totally understand fear, worry, anxiety over our children...again God will take care of it. We love you and will be praying for straight answers and straight and excellent treatment and recoveryMommaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847998963440937751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-24267564348739462902010-10-03T14:32:09.802-07:002010-10-03T14:32:09.802-07:00Sweet Shelly I am so sorry that you have walked th...Sweet Shelly I am so sorry that you have walked this horrible path. THere seems to be no excuse for it. But know this God wastes nothing do you hear me! NOTHING! He is not suprised by this! This is not to big for him. The harder it seems for us to wrap our mind around a "good" way out; the bigger God gets to show up on the scene and do his thing..a miracle. God called you Shelly to trave to the other side of this world for this little boy. You are the one he knew was strong enough, would fight hard enough and would bend your knee to him and walk this out in faith. You are doing it right girl. Just cling to the only one who has the power to heal him...lay your hands on Benjamin and pray healing over him....ask God for that miracle....he hears the cries of your heart. I am praying for you and wisdom for those doctors and peace that suprises our understanding and healing for Benjamin...his smile melts my heart I love you, Dawn FisherOur Journey to Grace and Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00830545531600583481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-54056506978042655452010-10-03T12:44:17.259-07:002010-10-03T12:44:17.259-07:00Oh Shelly, I wish it were better news...... but k...Oh Shelly, I wish it were better news...... but know that you are doing everything you can possibly do for your sweet boy. There is nothing that you could have done differently. You were at the mercy of the systems, both China's and ours..... you were not in control and you got him as soon as you could. Don't beat yourself up over that. Just continue to fight the fight for him. I know you will and I know that there is no one better to advocate for Benjamin than you.<br /><br />Keep listening to that Momma instinct and call and talk to anyone you can to get what you need for Benjamin.<br /><br />Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Call me if you need to vent, cry, scream, talk...... you know I am here for you girl.<br /><br />xoxo,<br /><br />LisaHalf Gaelic, Half Garlic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17227046808604837073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-30283733430046606422010-10-03T12:44:10.667-07:002010-10-03T12:44:10.667-07:00Just want you to know I will be praying for you an...Just want you to know I will be praying for you and sweet Benjamin!!! I pray God leads you and the person you will speak with tomorrow and things will fall right into place for your precious baby!!!<br />Blessings!Everything Beautiful Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302160310871367391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501270010454105551.post-16321684443150505012010-10-03T11:25:24.398-07:002010-10-03T11:25:24.398-07:00Shelly,
You sound like you have run the marathon ...Shelly, <br />You sound like you have run the marathon for your son and you have done WELL! Be reassured by that and continue to have faith and keep praying! God has known all along the challenges for your little guy. He knit him in his mother's womb and has a purpose in this all ... and I pray that the paperwork hurdles will NOT be in your way any more! (I could just about scream at these people FOR YOU just from reading your email!) Hang in there!! Your Benjamin sure looks like a sweetie! Oh those cheekies!<br />Hugs to you and prayers for you!!Valerie and Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262396189658326210noreply@blogger.com