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Elyse Adopted from China
 "We are most grateful."
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Kevin & Kristalyn S.
​China 2016

A year ago we were on a bullet train, speeding through the fields and villages of China.  As we watched the countryside flash past our windows we were so thankful to finally be here, on our way to meet our daughter.  The next day a frightened screaming little girl was put into our arms and we began our journey to win her trust and her heart.

The year that has followed our Gotcha Day has been intense and painful and beautiful.  Her special need which had hoped was a correctable eye condition turned out to be much more complex and unfortunately not correctable.  We were also shocked to discover she had a very rare vascular disease that affected the main arteries to her brain.  Upon diagnosis, her arteries were already 90% closed and she was at a very high risk for a stroke.  The doctors moved quickly and she soon underwent a 9 hour brain surgery where the surgeon did an indirect bypass of the affected arteries.  We are so thankful the doctors discovered this condition before she had any significant strokes.  The doctors believe the surgery was successful and that she should no longer be at a high risk for a stroke.

Presently Elyse is doing well.  She has quickly picked up the English language and is learning new words every day.  She is definitely attached to her family and is the happiest when she is at home with us.  She pedals her trike, jumps on the trampoline and plays on the swings like any lively toddler.  Everyone agrees that her giggle is adorable and contagious!

That day we were on the train speeding toward Zhengzhou, we talked of how thankful we were for all the people that had helped bring us to this point. A year and many medical bills later, we are even more thankful for the financial assistance you gave us at the time of her adoption.  Without the help of others Elyse would not be enjoying improved health, and most importantly, the security and love of a family.  Thank-you once again for blessing our family.  We are most grateful.

Blessings,
Kevin and Kristalyn S.



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