Comments on Gavin Owens: {Meeting Our New Little Boy}

Karen, this is amazing!your hearts are so good, an...

2011-12-01T09:00:49.407-08:00

Karen, this is amazing!your hearts are so good, and full of love. I know that God is guiding you in everyway. Congratulations! Can't wait to meet Jayden here.

So awesome! Jayden is one blessed little dude to g...

2011-11-28T14:50:42.135-08:00

So awesome! Jayden is one blessed little dude to get to become a part of your family. Can't wait to see how the story plays out.

@M -- I'm not sure of all states, but for us ...

2011-11-25T08:02:54.973-08:00

@M -- I'm not sure of all states, but for us in Pennsylvania both our kids came to us with Medicaid. Angela uses our insurance as her primary and then her medicaid is secondary. Both our kids were adopted though SWAN, which has a few different policies. Since our kiddos are considered disabled once they turn 18 they will still keep their Medicaid.

Hope that helps. There are programs to help you/us to take care of these kids intense needs. It helps a lot but obviously doesn't take care of everything. It can be a struggle at times but MORE than worth it!

I always suggests that people find a agency and start the training. You learn so much and if at the end you decide it's not right for you then at least you will have made an informed descision.

Good Luck!

I've been thinking about special needs adoptio...

2011-11-24T10:28:32.430-08:00

I've been thinking about special needs adoption, but one of the things holding me back is the cost of medical care. If you don't mind sharing (or anyone else with experience), how do you handle this? I can put a child under my health insurance, but what if I lose my job? I know part of it is trusting God to provide, but I'm also very aware of the very high cost of medical care (I'm a nurse)... In a way I feel very well prepared for adopting a child with severe medical conditions (TPN, trachs etc don't phase me at all), but on the other hand I'm afraid of being financially irresponsible (especially with no family support...). Any thoughts would be most appreciated :)
-M

How amazing! Your family continually inspires and ...

2011-11-23T17:50:20.426-08:00

How amazing! Your family continually inspires and encourages me - the world needs more people like you!

(And I really love the second picture from the top. So much joy!)

Can't wait to "meet" him!!!

2011-11-23T16:55:27.744-08:00

Can't wait to "meet" him!!!

I am so glad you are going to give Jayden a foreve...

2011-11-23T14:17:25.571-08:00

I am so glad you are going to give Jayden a forever home. I found him on the internet and he looks so adorable. I know everyone says how inspirational you are but you truly are an amazing family. Can't wait to see the progress that Jayden will make when he becomes part of your family. Just like his sister Angela is making.

Your family is truly an inspiration. What amazing ...

2011-11-23T12:28:56.463-08:00

Your family is truly an inspiration. What amazing parents you and your husband are, and what a special family God has given you. You give me hope. You make me want to see the good in each day. Thank you for bravely opening yourself up the way you do. You have no idea the impact you leave on others. God bless!

Tally's mommy

What a great story. Congratulations! What a lucky...

2011-11-23T09:53:02.485-08:00

What a great story. Congratulations! What a lucky little boy . I hope things speed along quickly and he can be home with you before you know it.

Glad things went so well. So happy for your famil...

2011-11-23T09:13:27.637-08:00

Glad things went so well. So happy for your family and this little boy. Hope things happen quickly and smoothly. Such an exciting time in your life. Happy for you!

So happy to hear this! I have seen Jayden on an ad...

2011-11-23T08:47:34.295-08:00

So happy to hear this! I have seen Jayden on an adoption photolisting and just knew he was the one you were talking about! :) So glad for you guys and hope things flow smoothly for his transition. We too are in the process of adopting a child with medical special needs. We also have a 5 year old little boy with Mitochondrial Disease which is how I found your blog in the first place!

So glad that it went well! I hope the process goe...

2011-11-23T08:28:04.914-08:00

So glad that it went well! I hope the process goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Constantly inspired by your family. Can't wait...

2011-11-23T08:24:26.712-08:00

Constantly inspired by your family. Can't wait for the day we all get to 'meet' Jayden!

I'm thrilled that it went well! Good luck to y...

2011-11-23T07:56:30.645-08:00

I'm thrilled that it went well! Good luck to you guys as you start down this exciting road!

Congratulations! There is so much information out...

2011-11-23T07:28:43.348-08:00

Congratulations! There is so much information out there on TBI - you will find a wealth of help with learning what Jayden can do and therapies and options for him... I can't wait to meet him and see how excited the rest of your family is to have this new brother!
Michele in Oklahoma

So glad it went well!! Hopefully I didnt scare you...

2011-11-23T06:21:02.828-08:00

So glad it went well!! Hopefully I didnt scare you too much and it won't be too long of a process! Can't wait to see what God does and where jayden will be by next year!! One step at a time!