Oksana was admitted to Shriner's last Wednesday for a plastic revision to her nose and lip. The Physician told us he had to take the "whole thing apart" and put it back together but she really needed it. He told me that she will look different now- which made me sort of sad because I thought she was beautiful just the way she was. Hopefully this will help her nose; and she won't have so many sinus infections once it is opened larger.
We talked about what to tell everyone. I was worried she would not know how to explain her bruised face, stiched lip-nose and bandaged nose, with globs of dried blood, and a major shiner!
Instead of explaining she had cleft, I told her to tell them she had surgery to repair a boo-boo.
This has really helped because so far everyone thinks that:
A. She fell off her bike
B. She got hit by a baseball/soccerball, etc...
Two more weeks and we will see the new Oksana!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mother's Day
Mother's Day has always been bittersweet to me.
Through the years, my birthday has often fallen on Mother's Day.
I always thought how proud my mom was when she looked at me celebrating my birthday, on her special day.
I always loved to surprise my mom with a homemade card, some wildflowers and maybe homemade desert.
Twenty years ago, I gave my mom a card on mom's day, as she laid in the hospital struggling with the pain of complications from leukemia. It was the last mother's day, I would celebrate with her. She passed away that June. Twenty years ago this year.
Today when I came down stairs, I was greeted by some beautiful plants and cards! Smiling proudly stood my own daughter; who reminded me so much of myself at her young age.
She was so proud to have snuck in the flower surprises without me knowing; and happy to see me smile! She had inpatiently waited for three days, to retrieve her goodies she had made at school for the occassion as well. She was giddy with delight! Of course, the boys were more interested in playing their video games instead.
I hope she remembers these special days and surprises twenty years from now. The same way, I recall the special bond Mother's Day held for my mom and me.
Through the years, my birthday has often fallen on Mother's Day.
I always thought how proud my mom was when she looked at me celebrating my birthday, on her special day.
I always loved to surprise my mom with a homemade card, some wildflowers and maybe homemade desert.
Twenty years ago, I gave my mom a card on mom's day, as she laid in the hospital struggling with the pain of complications from leukemia. It was the last mother's day, I would celebrate with her. She passed away that June. Twenty years ago this year.
Today when I came down stairs, I was greeted by some beautiful plants and cards! Smiling proudly stood my own daughter; who reminded me so much of myself at her young age.
She was so proud to have snuck in the flower surprises without me knowing; and happy to see me smile! She had inpatiently waited for three days, to retrieve her goodies she had made at school for the occassion as well. She was giddy with delight! Of course, the boys were more interested in playing their video games instead.
I hope she remembers these special days and surprises twenty years from now. The same way, I recall the special bond Mother's Day held for my mom and me.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Quickly catching up
I know that I have been negligent in my blogging- so I will quickly backtrack.
March came and went with three significant occurrences.
Larry turned 45.
Nikolai turned 9.
And four years ago on March 31st, we were shown the first picture of a little girl that was precious Oksana.
April began the start of Soccer for all three kids.
They are all doing an outstanding job for their teams and Vitaly even scored a goal (huge feat for him)!
Nikolai is a powerhouse with the soccer ball and great goalie.
When not conversing with the other players or picking flowers on the field Oksana has exceptional soccer abilities!
At the end of April, I got to travel to San Antonio for work.
Last we are slowly getting our remodeling completed with the help of a hired handyman. Unfortunately the slowness is due not only to my lack of interior decorating finesse but to our handyman’s calling in sick policy- which happens a lot! Maybe by the end of May, I can post the pictures of my new dining room!
March came and went with three significant occurrences.
Larry turned 45.
Nikolai turned 9.
And four years ago on March 31st, we were shown the first picture of a little girl that was precious Oksana.
April began the start of Soccer for all three kids.
They are all doing an outstanding job for their teams and Vitaly even scored a goal (huge feat for him)!
Nikolai is a powerhouse with the soccer ball and great goalie.
When not conversing with the other players or picking flowers on the field Oksana has exceptional soccer abilities!
At the end of April, I got to travel to San Antonio for work.
Last we are slowly getting our remodeling completed with the help of a hired handyman. Unfortunately the slowness is due not only to my lack of interior decorating finesse but to our handyman’s calling in sick policy- which happens a lot! Maybe by the end of May, I can post the pictures of my new dining room!
Friday, April 2, 2010
The Cabbage Patch Kidz: World Autism Awareness Day
The Cabbage Patch Kidz: World Autism Awareness Day: "Today is World Autism Awareness Day.
As a parent of a child that encompasses many of the spectrums of the Autism Rainbow, I feel compelled to talk a little about what it is like.
Having a son that is not typical is sort of like landing on a new planet. A world that is completely new or as a Clincial Social Worker once described my son- very complex!
His planet although similiar to ours is just in another galaxy. Some days it feels like he is light years away and some days he is circling like the moon. It is a world full of wonder and colors, but also hidden trenches that we cannot enter, but he can.
There are days which he may seem very normal, and there are days the differences are vast. As a parent it is very hard to know that normal will probably never be his world. The best I can do is nuture and hope that others can do the same. I can pray that one day that he will have a best friend, maybe find true love, be able to pay bills, have a job, and maybe just maybe, even live on his own."
As a parent of a child that encompasses many of the spectrums of the Autism Rainbow, I feel compelled to talk a little about what it is like.
Having a son that is not typical is sort of like landing on a new planet. A world that is completely new or as a Clincial Social Worker once described my son- very complex!
His planet although similiar to ours is just in another galaxy. Some days it feels like he is light years away and some days he is circling like the moon. It is a world full of wonder and colors, but also hidden trenches that we cannot enter, but he can.
There are days which he may seem very normal, and there are days the differences are vast. As a parent it is very hard to know that normal will probably never be his world. The best I can do is nuture and hope that others can do the same. I can pray that one day that he will have a best friend, maybe find true love, be able to pay bills, have a job, and maybe just maybe, even live on his own."
Monday, March 8, 2010
Something is LOOMING
Do you ever have those times where something is LOOMING..and the LOOMING something is a fear or dread that you want to run and hide from but you can't and you know it.
Each passing day the LOOMING something gets nearer and your anxiety rises.
This past weekend my something LOOMED in front of me for ready to finalize today.
It invaded my happy thoughts, it disrupted my peaceful weekend rest, it made me want to throw it in the garbage. But, it would not go away.
So I did my LOOMING something and now it is over (or at least for now). My blood pressure is back to my normal, I can concentrate on other things, I am looking forward to the rest of the week and beyond!
The Powerpoint Presentation is over!
Each passing day the LOOMING something gets nearer and your anxiety rises.
This past weekend my something LOOMED in front of me for ready to finalize today.
It invaded my happy thoughts, it disrupted my peaceful weekend rest, it made me want to throw it in the garbage. But, it would not go away.
So I did my LOOMING something and now it is over (or at least for now). My blood pressure is back to my normal, I can concentrate on other things, I am looking forward to the rest of the week and beyond!
The Powerpoint Presentation is over!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
"Surprise" picture
I was cleaning up my computer at work and came across this cute and cuddly little girl being kissed by her new mommy about four years ago.
I had just returned to work after the adoption.
My dear friend Kim decided to throw a "surprise" shower for me, during lunch. Unknown to me, my babysitter and Larry were in on the surprise. After I had dropped my bundle of love off for the day, they turned around and dressed her in a new outfit with shoes and all! Luckily, the sitter did her hair and not Larry. Then, while I quitely ate my lunch in another room, co-workers, Larry and Oksana hid in wait. I walked in after they called me and saw my wonderful surprise. I cried!
She is so tiny here- only about 20 months old!
So sweet and precious!
My Ukrainian Princess~
I had just returned to work after the adoption.
My dear friend Kim decided to throw a "surprise" shower for me, during lunch. Unknown to me, my babysitter and Larry were in on the surprise. After I had dropped my bundle of love off for the day, they turned around and dressed her in a new outfit with shoes and all! Luckily, the sitter did her hair and not Larry. Then, while I quitely ate my lunch in another room, co-workers, Larry and Oksana hid in wait. I walked in after they called me and saw my wonderful surprise. I cried!
She is so tiny here- only about 20 months old!
So sweet and precious!
My Ukrainian Princess~
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