Well I introduced our little man, but I haven't told you much about him yet. Matt (still trying that one on) was born in March 2011 in the Henan province of China. As you can tell from his picture, he has one cheek larger than the other. It is called a subcutaneous facial hemangioma , it is like a collection of cells/veins under the skin. ( Shelby actually had one of these, too. Hers however was very red and small; located on the back of her head. Shelby's eventually went away on its own.) We have spoke with a surgeon here in the states and he thinks Matt's is very treatable and really doesn't pose any serious health problems.
Since Matthew is at or has been at Maria's Big House of Hope (MBHOH) we are thinking he has been receiving some sort of treatment?? It's funny, but I don't notice his cheek anymore. I am constantly amazed how God works all things to his good though. Since Matthew's condition isn't every day typical, people remember our little guy. I have been blessed by so many people contacting me who remember his picture and even a couple of people who have met him. I have been guilty of stalking blogs, face book pages, and web pages looking for our little guy now. I got excited when I saw this picture of a book. The little boy is wearing the same outfit as Matt did in his referral pictures and both pictures were taken at MBHOH I believe. I found out this book was released in 2011 so it looks like Matt is just wearing the same clothes.
Matt's Referral Picture
I am getting off target again... our Matt loves to be read to and sit in his nanny's lap. He likes to watch cartoons (he will fit right in with his siblings). He walked at 13 months and had 10 teeth. He has some words and gives hugs to his nannies. He can build a 5 block tower and scribble with a pen. He is described as lively, loves to smile, obstinate at times and a light sleeper (again he will fit right in).
I am just feeling so blessed that God would give us the opportunity and honor of being his family.
Oh my gosh, is that Matthew on the cover of the book???? His referral picture is the cutest thing. It really brings tears to my eyes.
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