Lou has gotten much more healthy since leaving the orphanage - the visible difference is amazing! Personal time and attention to his needs does wonders. Malnutrition and other eating issues was not easy on his body. We don't have a shot of his new belly, but Weight Watchers would be happy to use his tummy comparison on a billboard. His face is no longer puffy and the rest of his body has slimmed down as well. The inset picture is '09 and the other is one year earlier in '08.
Last night after we ate dinner with everyone here, we ate a great cake that Tina made and Lou opened up some birthday gifts. We got packages yesterday just in time for his birthday (which is actually today the 24th). He is really enjoying the puzzle that G&G Schilling got him - and the card that sings when you open it is great! From everyone else, he got a couple balls to play with, a couple cars, a book, clothes, and a stuffed animal. Thank you all for the great birthday gifts!
It was so fun to let him go nuts on a cake - just like a one year old would. Tina made a cake that would be easy on his stomach (and the rest of us got a super chocolate cake). He dove right into the middle of the cake and he really enjoyed himself. I'll put pictures on later of the part (I didn't have my camera on me, so I'll be getting other photos).
We thank the Lord that we are able to be here and celebrate his 4th birthday! We have now spent half of his birthdays with him!
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Happy Birthday Lou!
WOW -- to the whole Schlorf family - what a difference your love for Lou has made.
Peace and blessings to you.
Debbie Woodward
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