Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Waiting Child Wednesday

It's time to introduce you to two young men that have captured my heart.  If we could adopt more than one child at a time these are the two we'd bring home. 

Meet Sammy.  Oh my goodness.  Isn't he adorable?  I'd scoop him up in a heartbeat!  Sammy will be 4 in September.  He needs a family to rescue him!


There isn't a lot of information listed about Sammy. Will you step out in faith and make Sammy part of your family?  This is the information listed at Reece's Rainbow. 

Date of Birth: September 2008
Gender: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: brown
Character: calm

APERT SYNDROME

Sammy is growing so fast! Medical info coming soon! Small families and married couples only, please.

Another little boy that I've fallen in love with is Nico.  Look at that red hair!  He's too cute!  He's just waiting for someone to make him part of their family. 


Once again there isn't much information listed for Nico.  Here is the information listed on Reece's Rainbow. 

Birth Date: May 2010
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: red
Character: calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

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If you'd like more information on either of these boys please contact me or anyone at Reece's Rainbow.  Please pray that Sammy and Nico find their forever families soon!  They will be such a blessing!
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Waiting Child Wednesday

Each Wednesday I will introduce you to 2 or 3 (maybe more) waiting children.  There are so many children that are waiting for families.  Most of us have heard the statistics.  It's sickening.  Please pray for these children.  They deserve a family.  The statistics are big, but God is so much bigger!! 

First, there is Hallie.  She is listed with Holt Intl.  Could she be your daughter?  Hallie will be 3 next month.  From Reece's Rainbow:  This special little girl was born at 36 weeks and weighed 5.34 lbs at birth. She was born with cleft edges of both lips, for which she received surgery in June 2010, and agenesis of all five fingers on her right hand. Also she had heart surgery to close a VSD. She has retinopathy of prematurity and has slight pale optic disks of both eyes as well as a deep sacral dimple of her spine. In May 2011 she had surgery to receive a feeding tube. She receives nutrients through the feeding tube 3 times a day and also is able to eat snacks throughout the day on her own. Earlier this year she was transferred to a care center where she could receive more regular therapy to help her meet her full potential. She currently receives physical therapy two times a week and is now able to walk on her own, as well as transfer objects between her hands. She is able to say a few words (such as Mom and Dad) and also use body language to express her wishes. Her housemother reports that she is able to understand simple instructions. It is also reported that she has a good relationship with both her housemother and the other children. She is not shy with strangers and is happy to greet others with a smile. She is described as an active and bright little girl who can be stubborn at times. In September 2011 she was reportedly 23.7 lbs and 31.6 inches tall and was at a 15 month developmental level. 

Hallie also has a $5,000 Special Blessings grant from Holt and the fees have been reduced. 



Next is Jenna.  Isn't she beautiful??  Jenna is also listed with Holt Intl.  Jenna turned 3 in June.  From Reece's Rainbow:  This beautiful little girl was born at 40 weeks and weighed 7.48 lbs at birth. She was hospitalized for 3 days in July 2009 for gastroenteritis. She has been diagnosed with sunset eyes and microcephaly, and is reportedly unable to see. Since being transferred to a care center that could provide her with regular therapy sessions her development has greatly improved. She is now able to sit, stand and walk with support.



If you would like more information on Hallie or Jenna you can contact Erin.  Please pray that their families find them quickly!  Pray, share their profiles, donate to their grants.  Please do something.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Fernando

I have the privilege of being a Prayer Warrior through Reece's Rainbow.  Reece's Rainbow is a non-profit organization that advocates for orphans with special needs.  They are truly incredible!

This is Fernando.  He is 5 years old.  Isn't he adorable?  You can read more about Fernando here.  Could Fernando be your son?  Please pray with me that Fernando's forever family finds him quickly!




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Monday, July 9, 2012

Dear Isaac

Dear Isaac,

I found your profile 9 months and 11 days ago.  I knew instantly that you were meant to be mine.  There was no doubt.  Andrew and Olivia had spent the night with Boppa and Moe and I decided to look through profiles.  I remember seeing your picture and thinking how cute you were.  As I read through your profile it was done.  You were my son. 

Your dad had been in the shower during this time.  When he walked into the living room I asked him if he wanted to see a picture of his son.  Of course he thought I meant Andrew.  I showed him your picture and watched for his reaction.  He smiled and said he thought we should do whatever we needed to do to make you part of our family. 

Sweetheart, it has been a long 9 months and 11 days!  I miss you so much.  It amazes me how much I love you.  You might not be here physically, but you are so much a part of our lives.  Moe tells everyone about her new grandson.  Andrew and Olivia are frustrated that you can't come home now.  Andrew asks constantly how long it will be until you are here.  They argue about whose bedroom you will sleep in.  When Olivia says her prayers she thanks God for both of her brothers.  I check my email entirely too often hoping to get a new picture or update on how you're doing.  Sweet boy, you have taken up permanent residence in my heart and until I see you in person that will have to be good enough.

When we committed to bringing you home I had no idea what this journey would entail.  There is still a long road ahead of us and there are so many unknowns.  I trust God to bring you home in His perfect time.  Just know that each of us love you more than words can describe.  Hang tight little one.  We're coming.  I love you!

Love,
Mommy

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Saturday, July 7, 2012

I Want To Be A Martial Artist

Andrew and Olivia have started taking Tae Kwon Do lessons. They had been in class about a week when were driving and Olivia said "Mom, I'm a martial artist so I can tell people about Jesus". One of the principles they learn in class is that as a martial artist they are supposed to help people. Olivia took this to mean that to help someone she is supposed to tell them about Jesus.



The next week during Andrew's class, his teacher asked what do martial artists do. Immediately Andrew says "they tell people about God". Andrew's teacher told him that he liked the way he was thinking. They went on to talk about other things martial artists do, but these conversations have stayed with me.



Since then I've thought a lot about their answers. I love their innocent hearts and that they want to tell other people about Jesus. I love that Olivia thinks helping someone means that we tell them about Jesus. I pray that they continue to have a heart for the Lord and always want to help people by telling them about Jesus.

I want to be a martial artist!

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

June WBC

We got Isaac's WBC last month.  I love getting these.  It gives us a glimpse into his life.  We learned that he can now walk by himself.  He can bang two cubes together, put two blocks in a cup, and waves bye-bye.  He is now 13 months developmentally and his actual age is 17 months 8 days.  He weighs 21.3lbs and is 30.11 inches.  We are thrilled with the progress he is making!

I was looking back at a progress report we got in May.  It says that he stops doing something to hear "don't do it" and then starts doing it again and that he wiggles his body when he hears music on the TV. 

As of April he was being fed 2 T. of rice with soft side dishes such as seasoned laver (seaweed), steamed egg, tofu, ham, and fried fish twice a day.  His snacks are made up of soft cookies, bread, steamed sweet potatoes, peeled tangerines, oranges, sliced strawberries, and apples.  He gets formula in his bottle, but is also starting to drink water from a cup.

We sent our first care package last week.  I hope he enjoys everything.  We didn't get pictures last month, but hopefully we will get some new pictures this month.  Thank you for following our journey!

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