It IS spread through the blood tho, right? So just make sure Seth has bandaids on his owies! :-) That's not hard for a little one is it? ..well, and her too! That was good info, Deb. Is Betty older or younger than Seth? I can't wait to meet her if all goes well.
So need to catch up on your experiences on the trip. Just read Emma's and your next...
LOVED the pics... So made me "homesick for Kenya..."
Blessings as you wait and pray.
June 02, 2010 7:38 PM
Things I've learned about HIV this week: Having an HIV positive child in your house poses almost no risk to anyone else in the home. We're talking really no risk. (Check out the Positively Adopted badge on the right)With treatment, people who are HIV positive are living almost as long as those without the disease.HIV is NOT spread through saliva, tears, sweat, urine or feces.HIV is so controlled these days that most states do not require disclosure of the disease to schools, day cares, etc. WOW!One mom, with an HIV positive child from Eastern Europe, said that within a few weeks of being on the right cocktail, her daughter's HIV is undetectable in her blood. AMEN!I'm going to meet with an infectious disease doctor as soon as I have more info on Betty. And I'm praying on. But I did have to buy a little sundress at Target yesterday.... just never thought I'd have a girl and need to see how that feels. :-)I think bringing home Betty would be hard and rewarding. As she grows up, it could be heart-breaking. She may never marry (although there are ways....) but as I said to my mom, doesn't that make me her perfect mom? I mourn that same loss! God is funny that way. We shall see!
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Close this window Jump to comment formPraying for you as God leads you along...He is so amazing as He molds our hearts to His. I am EXCITED for you!!!
May 31, 2010 7:51 AM
That last comment was from me...
Carissa
May 31, 2010 7:53 AM
Thanks for the info on HIV. I am praying!!! How old is Betty, what size is she? You are amazing Deb!!!!
May 31, 2010 8:53 AM
praying praying praying for you! :)) I, myself, hope to adopt an HIV+ kid/kiddos in the future.
May 31, 2010 9:57 AM
I am so excited to see what God has in store for you, Seth (and Betty. I love watching God work! We'll be praying!
May 31, 2010 10:41 AM
It IS spread through the blood tho, right? So just make sure Seth has bandaids on his owies! :-) That's not hard for a little one is it? ..well, and her too! That was good info, Deb.
Is Betty older or younger than Seth? I can't wait to meet her if all goes well.
June 01, 2010 8:23 AM
Praying for you and Betty. What a privledge to have a Mom like you, working for her. I will pray for your new family;)
June 01, 2010 11:13 AM
Ohhh, I've been out of the bloggy loop!
So need to catch up on your experiences on the trip. Just read Emma's and your next...
LOVED the pics... So made me "homesick for Kenya..."
Blessings as you wait and pray.
June 02, 2010 7:38 PM