For the longest time, I've been longing to tell you about our precious little 7th grandchild, Tyler Willhite.
We've known that he was destined to be a part of our family since last fall. But the logistics and red tape of the adoption system and his medical challenges have kept me from sharing his story.
Our family's story.
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| December 23, 2014 |
Tyler was born back in July with skeletal dysplasia along with respiratory and feeding issues. Along the way, he was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic condition. And tragically, most babies with this condition die before the age of one due to either respiratory failure or a high fever, both of which he has struggled with.
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| December 23, 2014 |
After hours of tears, prayers and counsel, Jenn and Barry decided to move forward with the adoption. And this video here? Well ... it says it all from big sister Kathryn's point of view.
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| February 13, 2015 |
Tyler finally came home last Friday after more than five months in the hospital and a month with his foster family.
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| Melanie, Lydia, Andrew, Tyler, Kathryn |
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| the 3 Giants fans hanging out |
Jenn writes, 'Please pray for our family, especially for Tyler. We don't know what the future will look like for him, but we know God loves him even more than we do and that He will provide what Tyler needs.'
So welcome to the family, sweet baby boy. And always remember that Grandma loves ya'. With many tears and endless prayers ... somehow mingled with a peace-filled joy.
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