Thursday, April 09, 2009

Maybe it's time for a little faith

Because Kat has Huntington's disease, we have been looking into alternatives to having children and starting a family. The odds are 50/50 that our biological children would have Huntington's. Because of the limited time that she has before the earliest onset of the symptoms, adoption isn't looking like a viable option. We have looked into other options and were pursuing an alternative that may have worked out well but, it appears to have fallen through.

Kat was talking to Spencer and Crystal tonight and came back to talk with me. At this point in life, we are discussing having children the normal fun way and just leaving things to fate/faith. There is a 50/50 chance that our children would have Huntington's and a 50/50 chance for Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

5 comments:

Shawn said...

If I were in your situation, I'd just let nature take its course. Nothing wrong with having kids the fun way, no matter what's "wrong" with the parents. 100% chance your kids will be smart!

wheels said...

Thanks man!

Liz said...

Ohh this post made me SMILE! I pray that you will be in the Lords hands. I love you guys take care and have fun!

Marry Kat already! Berlin would make the CUTEST FLOWER GIRL!

If you like go ahead and put a ring on it! OHH OHH OHH OHH! You know the song! Tell me you have heard the song!

Sorry I know I am pushy! This comes from your crazy neighbor! Or the all powerful OZ!
This is Crystal and not my MOm!

Liz said...

LOL this is Crystal's mom. I LOVE the decision you have made. The two of you deserve a family and I'm all for putting your chances on "Faith".

Who know's what life has in store for any of us even if we are born perfectly healthy. So I will be praying for you two and your future little one!

Eldredge Family said...

Sorry my last post was sorta out their. I truly believe that the Lord loves you and he thinks you and Kat would be wonderful parents.