Doing it again

[Beau-Kat]

Well, some of you may remember that 3 years ago we adopted 16 month old Simon.

 

He is now 4 1/2 and doing just fine.

 

So, we are doing it again!

 

We will be adopting Simon a 4 year old brother (Evan) next month.

 

Both boys have OCA1A Albinism (no pigment in hair, eyes, or skin). As a result of the condition, they have very poor uncorrectable vision and nystagmus (eyes wiggle). They may not be able to ride a street bike when they come of age. We're praying that some technology will come around before then to help them to see better.

 

So, I'm trying to get my two person sidecar installed on either the VR or RSV. Haven't made up my mind yet which. Then, they can go nearly everywhere I go.

 

As soon as we get settled after the adoption, I'll post a photo of Evan.

 

In retirement, we're homeschooling, playing with Lincoln Logs and Legos, and being soccer parents all over again. Other than being stiff and struggling to get back up off the hardwood floor after playing with Simon for an hour, life is just wonderful!

[BigLenny]

Beau,

 

My admiration for you and your bride is sky high! Thanks for being the type people you are.

 

Big Lenny

[cowpuc]

Beau,

 

My admiration for you and your bride is sky high! Thanks for being the type people you are.

 

Big Lenny

 

DITTO INDEED!!

 

God Bless you folks for all you are doing!! THAT is AWESOME Beau-Kat! And that picture of you and Simon is PRICELESS!! Tip and I wish you folks nothing but the best in the process of adopting Evan.. You and your family have our thoughts and prayers!

PLEASE give that Simon a great big hug for us :bighug:and here is one for Evan too !

[Beau-Kat]

Thanks. We covet all prayers.

 

Attaching photos of:

Simon last Saturday.

And Evan.

[etcswjoe]

Will have to come up and meet Evan and say hey to Simon again. Great pic of y'all on the sporty. I have just the bike you need to put the sidecar on .

[dave_wells]

I have no children

most likely wont

 

I think people who adopt are really great

With so many children needing a family

 

The world needs more people like you..

 

Hats off to you friend

 

On the other hand I am a firm believer of ....

 

if you cant feed the Don't bread them

 

[eusa1]

congrats to all three of you, on the new arrival and thank you for being there for these kids that need you!

[Beau-Kat]

I have no children

most likely wont

 

I think people who adopt are really great

With so many children needing a family

 

The world needs more people like you..

 

Hats off to you friend

 

On the other hand I am a firm believer of ....

 

if you cant feed the Don't bread them

 

Thanks for the kind words and for your own honest feelings.

People should take responsibility for their children. But the children are helpless if they don't. I lived in foster care for nine years. I've seen the bad and the good in fostering and adopting children.

Our boys are Chinese orphans.

Our daughters, following their hearts, went there to volunteer in orphanages. They saw the many, many beautiful children there who had no traceable parents. Their hearts were just broken.

Not sure if our sons' natural parents could not have fed them, but there are strict rules governing the amount of children a family can have over there.

Adoption may not be for everyone, I understand.

Our four children were adults and we thought we were headed for a "see the world" retirement. We hadn't even truly considered adoption until God revealed these two boys to us. We had to learn to see the world, but "through God's eyes". With compassion.

So, our family is expanding into another generation. Our boys' next older sibling, our youngest daughter, happens to be 21 years older than they are.

Don't know if there is yet another out there for us. If so, God will surely make that revelation to us at some point.

Even if someone doesn't see themselves as having, adopting, or fostering children, there are still many ways they can assist the children. It's about providing for others who can't provide for themselves. Providing out of our own abundance.

Edited September 24, 2014 by Beau-Kat