Send Your Thoughts to Dave......

[lklasing]

Dave, I'm so very sorry for you and for your whole family for your loss. You are very wise in how you are looking at this, but I know it still hurts. Please know that so many of us here are thinking of and praying for all of you, including that sweet little girl.

Leslie

 

[loveDmouse]

Dave, you and your family are in our prayers. So sorry to hear this news.

 

[BradyBz12]

I'm so very sorry, Dave. The love your family had for this little girl in need so far away, and all that you went through to help her was an inspiration.

I wish there were more good people like you all in the world.

God bless your family and Mindy.

 

[We4mickey]

So sorry to hear the news Dave. You and your family are an inspiration to us all. Your unselfishness to first adopt this little girl and then to be so strong in your spirit when having to give her up.​

 

[DaveInTN]

Thank you everybody. Your thoughts and prayers DO help.

Today was Christy's, I mean "It's Not Cindy's" birthday. She enjoyed her day, if for no other reason than to make it enjoyable for our girls. But I know she's really hurting. It's weird how close you can become to a child you've never met, never held or seen in person. But for 7 months she was our daughter. We planned her bedroom, set up the initial interventions and care she would need when we arrived back home with her, gushed over her to all our friends, and loved her. She was ours, and now she's not. And that really sucks. But, thank God she is ok. She's not coming to join our family, but we have faith that she will now have a good life with her family, and that comforts us.

We still have a place in our hearts for a child with Down's Syndrome. If God brings another to us we are ready and waiting.

 

[mgsmom]

Oh, goodness Dave, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I know you have all been planning so much - it really sounds like what you do during a pregnancy - she was yours for a little while. I know it hurts and is difficult.
You have such a good attitude and strong faith - and I will pray, too, that she will be happy and healthy with her family.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[4mickey2]

i am so sorry to hear this, dave. <<hugs>> to you and your family.

 

[anolefan]

I am terribly sorry to hear this. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[jriae2000]

Praying for you and your family here also.

 

[*Michele*]

I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you, your family and Mindy.

 

[ntsammy5]

Very sorry to hear this Dave. I've gotta look at this place more often - and FB too. Been taking a break for a few days!

 

[Millermouseketeers]

Whoa Dave, I am so sorry. I know God has another amazing plan. We have been down a similar path with Russia. The child we were waiting on in Siberia fell through due to the judge stopping all American adoptions for a while. We adopted another child later who really needed us. We can't imagine what would have happened to him if we had not so I am sure another who needs you even more will be on your path. Take Care. I will pray for you.

 

[DaveInTN]

Whoa Dave, I am so sorry. I know God has another amazing plan. We have been down a similar path with Russia. The child we were waiting on in Siberia fell through due to the judge stopping all American adoptions for a while. We adopted another child later who really needed us. We can't imagine what would have happened to him if we had not so I am sure another who needs you even more will be on your path. Take Care. I will pray for you.

We really know there is another child that needs us. Because our dossier paperwork is already in St Petersburg, we unfortunately don't have a lot of time to sit back and let everything sink in. The paperwork has a limited shelf life. But maybe that's for the best. We are looking at other kids now, and as hard as this has been it might be good to move forward. Our little girl is going home with her family, and if we help another child find their forever home and join our family that will be great.

 

[disney4dan]

Dave ( and family) I just saw this today and wanted to wish you the best. You are good people, and I hope you will be blessed by God in other ways. I will keep you, your family and Mindy in my prayers.

 

[tinah159]

I am thinking of you Dave

 

[Just Beachy]

Dave, I'm so sorry to hear your heart-breaking news. I am in awe of your outlook. You and your family are such good people. I have no doubt that God is putting things in place for a wonderful outcome for you. God Bless.

 

[DaveInTN]

Meet contestant #2:

He's 7 months old, in St Petersburg Russia (just like Mindy) and, other than Down's Syndrome, looks pretty healthy. We have officially commited to adopting him, and hope to bring him home by Christmas! We are going to name him David.

 

[YodaGirl]

He's cute! Congratulations! We'll continue to pray for you all.

 

[DaveInTN]

He's cute! Congratulations! We'll continue to pray for you all.

Thanks YG! No 5th Girl...but my 1st Boy!

 

[tlh0726]

Absolutely adorable! No chance of him being spoiled is there.
Thoughts and prayers being sent your way that everything goes smoothly and quickly.
God Bless you and your family.