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Like the others, I too know an amazing woman who is living with Hep C. Hers came from making poor choices in a wild "former" life. She also had treatment for TB. But she is totally awesome.
Would I adopt this child? That doesn't matter--you are the one facing the decision. The questions you need to ask yourself (and a doctor) are the hard ones: What if he has a medical crisis? What if he needs a transplant? What if he responds well to treatment measures? What other options for treatment exist? What if he doesn't have it at all?
None of us gets an ironclad guarantee with any of our children regardless of how they came to be ours. We just get the chance to love them.
If the possibilities are too difficult for you, then you will be making the right decision to allow him to have a family that can handle it. If feel like you are well-informed and have the support necessary to deal with his potential health issues, they you are making the right decision to make him your son.
Inform yourself. Get as much information as you can. Talk to God. Whatever you decide, I pray that you will have peace with the decision and this little boy will have a happy life.
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