 Chinese Name: Fu Bao Ping
Born: January 26, 2006
Province: Jiangxi
Fu Bao Ping was born in the Jiangxi Province of the Peoples
Republic of China. She was found on July 24, 2006 at the
entrance to a local farmer’s market. The doctor who examined her
determined her birthdate to be January 26, 2006. She is
currently in foster care through the Fuzhou City Social Welfare
Institute.
Little Sarah is suffering from a couple of overlaying congenital
heart defects. I am sure some of you are familiar with ASD/VSD.
These are atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect
respectively. Her atrial septum has a very significant hole in
it, rendering her atrium a single chamber (instead of the usual
two). The ventricular septum has a fairly small hole in it.
However, her left ventricle is significantly smaller than her
right though it is functioning. And finally, her right ventricle
has a double outlet. This means that both the pulmonary artery
and the aorta are exiting through the right ventricle instead of
the pulmonary artery through the right and the aorta exiting the
left ventricle. Am I confusing anyone yet? Her body is
compensating beautifully right now, though she does appear blue
(cyanotic) in the lips and tips of her fingers when she is
active. We have consulted with a marvelous pediatric
cardiologist, Dr. Michael Womack, here in Boise, Idaho and he
will assume her care when she arrives home.
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I think that
loving a little child
And bringing him to his own,
Is a darned sight better business
Than loafing around the throne :)
-JOHN HAY, Little Breeches |
So far, we only know that she will
need at least one open heart surgery. Her doctor is confident
that they will be able to help her in a myriad of ways and to
expect GREAT things. We are keeping our faith in our Father in
Heaven and we are so appreciative of all the wonderful family
and friends who support us. God has placed such “giants” of
goodness in our path and we are forever grateful that Sarah will
come home to such love.
When we return home, we will post more information on our
Surgery Updates link. So stay tuned while we continue to update
The Story of Sarah.
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