From 30th September 2009, The Boy was officially adopted so there was a seamless transition as he was already residing with us under foster care. The relief was immense, given the roller-coaster ride we - and the others - had experienced during the 20 months it took to conclude. His identity can now be revealed: The Boy's name is Sam.
The ravages of his earlier life continued to loom large in 2010. During a routine visit to the Medicine Man in January for booster injections it was evident that he needed some dental treatment. This was scheduled for 15th February and proved to be far more serious than anticipated. Six teeth were removed, his gums had to be cut and stitched and stomatitis diagnosed (a condition from which most of the other 13 suffered). His recovery was hampered by nasal bleeding so his stay was extended. He was home briefly (like two days!) before being due back for a check-up and just as we were leaving the house to keep his appointment, he opened the nasal blood-gates once more and had to be immediately handed over to a nurse on arrival.
Thankfully, he was allowed home again after the check up as the bleeding quickly subsided.
All was well for a couple of months until the beginning of this month, May, when his ears began causing problems. He is currently on treatment for that and is due back in a couple of weeks for another check-up!
Will update the situation after that.....
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