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Merry Christmas!!!

Well, what can I say. Our first Christmas with Zech, what a great day!! Zech loved all his presents. I believe he might have gotten a little overwhelmed. I will have to say, Zech does a lot better at home, than anywhere else. We went to my mom and dad's and spent the day. Zech was a little fussy, and not his usual happy self. He would get upset very easily today. As soon as we got home, he was great! I've noticed this on several occassions. He is very social, but happiest at home. He plays really good with my nephew, who will turn 3 next week. Zech's birthday is just around the corner, so I need to figure out what kind of party to have. I will probably just have one at home this year since he is more secure here.

I got a camera today, so that means I will get to post a lot more pictures!! I can hardly wait!! I will download the software tomorrow, and then start uploading my pictures. I hope I can figure out how to post better pictures, like an album or something.

I hope eveyone had a very blessed day!

Adoption Final!!!!

Well, today was the big day! Our adoption became final at about 9:30 this morning. Megan, Macey, Brad, and Lisa (the SW) were at the courthouse. What a wonderful moment! We went to dinner tonight and celebrated. Zech still isn't feeling wonderful since the surgery. I thought I would notice a big difference with his hearing, but I'm not sure that I am. I really don't know what I was expecting. I guess he wouldn't immediately start talking english. In time. I know he still has a lot of fluid (I can hear it in his throat). He needs to be drinking more water, but he doesn't like drinking right now. Tomorrow is the Christmas parade. Tom's band will be playing at the coffee shop afterwards. I hope Zech is feeling good.
Well, just wanted to share the good news. I will probably change my blog address at some point since our adoption journey has ended today. I can remember reading other people's blogs a year ago, thinking "I will never get to that point", "will he ever be home", "Is all this just a dream". Well, here I am now, with my precious son!!Wondering, how in the world have I lived without him. The judge said today, "you know this is for a long time, until he is 18 or 21 he will be your son." I thought that odd, and told him he will be our son even when he is 50, he will be our son forever! Isn't it funny how someone 10,000 miles away, born a different race, by people you've never met or dreamed of meeting, can totally, 100 percent, be really meant for your family? Really meant to be your child. Isn't God amazing?!

Megan & Zech in the local paper

This is the picture that was on the front page of our local paper. It talked about it being Zech's first Christmas in America and how his big sister and him are helping needy kids in White County. The tree had a hundred names of local kids that need Christmas. Megan does this every year at the coffee shop, it's always a great success!

Zech in his winter hat

Now, How cute is this?!!

Surgery

Zechariah did great during his surgery!!! The doctor said he should hear a lot better. He had a very thick fluid behind his eardrums and his adenoids were very inflammed. They did not do the ABR test. Insurance would not pay for it in a surgical environment, it has to be done in the hearing center (sedated). I offered to pay cash, but they said that is illegal?! So annoying. I hate having to have Zech sedated once, let alone twice. But, as many points as I threw out, I did not "win". However, after the surgery, the doctor said the ABR test would not have been accurate because of the suction that the tubes cause right after being put in. So, after 3 weeks, I will take him back and we will schedule the test, if needed. He may show that he can hear fine by then. He is already showing an improvement in hearing. I can whisper his name and he turns his head! So excited!!! I am so proud of Zech! He has been such a trooper through all this!!
Thank for all your prayers!

Adoption Day!!!

Well, Friday Dec. 12th, we finalize our adoption!! Yeah!!!! I don't think a thing will change, except he will be a legal Dawson!! Also, a US citizen. Happy Day!! Zech was sick for a few days, stomach virus. He was very clinging....which I didn't mind a bit!!! We go for more doc visits tomorrow for surgery prep. He will be operated on Tuesday. I'm kinda nervous, but God is good and I know he will be fine!! Things are very crazy around here. We have loggers starting to log our property (please pray for a birds eye maple!!!!), we've been trying to get a wood furnace installed, work has been busy, and I haven't even began to think about buying Christmas presents(well, except for Zech!!). Well, time to get Zech to bed. God bless.