“The Angels Danced The Day You Were Born” ~a sign in our home
 

Lucas' Story
Little did we know where that first step back in 2006 would take us. After 10 years of expanding our family we thought our journey into adopting was done, but we asked God that question again…Are we? He sent us Lucas completely unexpectedly and we instantly knew this one was ours and we were headed back to China.

Referral Paperwork 2016
GUO JING, born on Dec. 8, 2006, was abandoned when he was a few months old; after admitting to the welfare institute, he has been following the nanny, so he is attached to the nanny. In daily life, he plays happily with his peers. At the language training center, the teacher said that his study ability was strong and he could command pronunciation quickly in class. After going to the primary school, although his speaking is not as good as normal children, his academic performance is excellent and he gets along happily with classmates. The child grows up in the welfare institute and his friends and the nanny who considerately takes care of his life are all in the welfare institute. Therefore, the welfare institute is a warm home to him.

Development of ability in all aspects:

1-12 Months:
Under considerate care of the nanny, he grew chubby; could walk a short distance with one hand being held; could catch a toy; would wave hands to refuse; no reaction if you called him behind his back; would turn over if you touched his shoulder.

12-24 Months:
Could walk alone; liked to play with older children; if he was bullied, he would go to the nanny and cry to express his unhappiness; would laugh loudly when happy.

3-6 Years:
Naughty; had no obstacles when playing with peers; would understand by motions and eye contacts; liked to draw, kick ball; could dance with actors in TV programs.

6-8 Years:
November 2-13, 2012: the child was hospitalized to the hospital due to sensorineural hearing loss and received cochlear implant at The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; the operation went well; no earache or facial paralysis after receiving the operation; dry cochlea, complete eardrum.

In December 2012, our staff took him to The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University to turn on the artificial cochlea; then he was sent to Xinxing Hearing and Language Rehabilitation Center in Ruian City to receive training for two years. Could make simple conversation; his language communication was improving every day; due to the earphone needed to change battery per three days, so when there was no power, he would remind the nanny to change the battery; the earphone needed to be taken off when sleeping at night and put at dry place to keep.

8 Years-Now:
In Sep. 2015, he went to Fengchi School in Lingxi Town to study; due to his special condition, the teachers give him special care; he studies hard and his academic performance is excellent in every test; he gets along well with classmates at school.
Personality and hobby: active, cheerful; sometimes can be a little obstinate; like to be praised; shy in front of strangers; like to draw, read books and do sports.

Update Received March 17, 2017
Guo Jing was named by the director of the orphanage, we hope him healthy and happy. He is unable to hear anything without hearing implant. With the cochlear implant his hearing level is as same as normal child. Best friend with “Guo Pu.” He is shy, introverted, but will be fine after a while. His hobby is basketball, his favorite color is blue, and he loves meat. He wears his cochlear implants every day but only on his left ear. He removes it every day before goes to sleep, his Chinese pronunciation is almost exactly. He has been told that his family will pick him up soon, and he is excited about it. He has received the package from his family and he loves it. He knows that three of his sisters and two of his brothers have cochlear implants too. Generally speaking, he is very healthy. He does not have broken teeth, but he has some cavities. He has received speech therapy for three years and mainly learned the sign language and pronunciation. He is still living in the orphanage, we have moved twice since last year, now we are in a much bigger and more comfortable building. He still shares room with several other boys and he sleeps on his own bed. He is a quick learner. He likes learning new things, is very curious, and strong in adaptability. Language is hard for him. He does not have problem with communications, he is able to use sign language and also can pronounce. There are no motor skill concerns and his balance is excellent. He is strong in adaptability, and we have told him about your coming to pick him up. His favorite food is chicken leg. He is in the second year of primary school, he loves Chinese and his Chinese handwriting is perfect. His favorite color is blue and his favorite activities are outdoor activities. His favorite toy is basketball. He will be shy and introverted when the first time to communicate with you, please be patient and give him some time to adjust himself, thank you!