This post is for the many readers of your blog that do not understand what is taking place in many countries when it comes to children with special needs. Our friends, the Murray's wrote a post on their blog this week that we would like to share. Yes its heart breaking, but also hopeful. There are so many children that need homes, and no its not an easy road. I'm sure we will have our fair share of challenges when it comes to having multiple children with special needs. But it will be worth it, I just know it. We are all children of God and He is aware of each and everyone of us. He wants us to be happy, to feel love and hope. He will not leave us to do this alone, He has been here and will be here every step of the way. Two weeks little girl, and we will hold you in our arms, two weeks! Today I got to pick out some fun toys and activities for us to do when we visit you, I can't wait. Its going to be hard to leave your sisters for a whole week, but they will be in good hands. See you soon.
Love Mommy
The following was taken from http://www.onestepclosertohome.blogspot.com/
Let Us Remember Our Cause...
This morning I spent some time looking at other blogs of advocates for orphans with Down
syndrome. I took a moment to look at a families blog who are adopting a child from Reece's
Rainbow and who happen to live right here in the Boise, Idaho area. We're excited to have
gotten to know the Preece's recently! You can check out their blog HERE.
It's from the Preece's blog that I found the following pictures. Let me take a moment to explain
It's from the Preece's blog that I found the following pictures. Let me take a moment to explain
exactly what is taking place in many Eastern European countries. When a child is born with
Down syndrome, it is common practice for the parents to place the child in an orphanage. Some
orphanages are better than others, but in the end, they are still orphanages. It is here where the
child stays, parentless and without a family of their own for the first 5-6 years of their life.
At age 5-6 the child is then sent to an adult mental institution. Although orphanages are not the
At age 5-6 the child is then sent to an adult mental institution. Although orphanages are not the
best place for these children, they are 100% better than an institution. It is common for these
children to pass away during the first few years of being transferred because of the harsh
circumstances they face in the institution.
Before instutionalization After being transferred
In looking at these pictures of Ksenia, I want you to remember one thing, THERE IS HOPE!!!
Before instutionalization After being transferred
In looking at these pictures of Ksenia, I want you to remember one thing, THERE IS HOPE!!!
There are families ready and willing to adopt RIGHT NOW! The only thing standing in their
way is the financial burden of international adoption. Costs for an international adoption are
between $30,000-$40,000. These families are not asking for us to take on all of the costs.
They just need SOME help. If a child's adoption grant gets to between $15,000 - $20,000, that
is sufficient help to give these families the ability to go save these children.
There is one child in particular that we are desperately working for right now. Here name is
There is one child in particular that we are desperately working for right now. Here name is
Maggie. We chose Maggie about 3 months ago. She had no donations in her adoption account
and she had just been transferred. MAGGIE IS IN AN INSTITUTION! The good news is we've
been able to grow her account to over $9,300, more than halfway to our goal of $15,000. The
sooner we can get her account to $15,000 the sooner she will be adopted!
As I've discussed, an institution is a horrible place for these children to be. With that being
As I've discussed, an institution is a horrible place for these children to be. With that being
said, this is the result when a family is able to adopt one of these children. Images and info
are courtesy of www.nogreaterjoymom.com.
"Meet beautiful Kori. Adopted at almost eight years old and weighing in at
"Meet beautiful Kori. Adopted at almost eight years old and weighing in at
a mere 16 pounds! Lifeless, sad, circles under her eyes, and in very poor
condition. But God could not leave her like that...He knew that her life had
purpose and a destiny. And so He reached down from heaven and gave her
a miracle....a family to call her own.
Today...a picture of health! Healthy, happy and growing in every way.
Today...a picture of health! Healthy, happy and growing in every way.
Sweet, little, teeny-tiny Katie. Rescued just three months ago--hanging
on by a thread in a faraway orphanage. God had big plans for this angel!
Katie also went straight from the airport to the hospital--weighing a measly
10 pounds 9 ounces at nine years old!
Oh, but just LOOK what a difference family makes! Today...Katie is doing
Oh, but just LOOK what a difference family makes! Today...Katie is doing
incredibly well. She is a healthy weight for her height and is growing before
her family's eyes. She now weighs nearly 23 pounds! What an absolute JOY
Katie is to her family!"
"And darling little Belle. Adopted at almost three years old and weighing
"And darling little Belle. Adopted at almost three years old and weighing
only 15 pounds. Belle knew nothing but a life confined to a crib...until her
family heard the call and said, "Here we are, Lord! Send us!"
Today...just 13 months later she is a happy, healthy little toddler who
Today...just 13 months later she is a happy, healthy little toddler who
weighs 26 pounds."
"This is Dusty. Adopted from the same orphanage as our girls just nine
"This is Dusty. Adopted from the same orphanage as our girls just nine
months ago--weighing just 20 pounds when he came home and was
admitted straight into hospital for malnutrition.
Today, only ten months later, Dusty weighs over 30 pounds! I have been
Today, only ten months later, Dusty weighs over 30 pounds! I have been
He is a little miracle boy for sure."
"And beautiful Carrington. Adopted in March 2011 and taken directly
from the airport to the hospital. Carrington was nothing but skin and bones-
-weighing only ten pounds when she came home. Doctors told the family that
Carrington's organs had already started shutting down and she had just 24
hours of life left in her.
But God...! Just look what He did! Today, almost one year after coming
But God...! Just look what He did! Today, almost one year after coming
to God in the highest! Another little miracle."
May we each take the time to act on the feelings that come to us individually as we ponder
May we each take the time to act on the feelings that come to us individually as we ponder
these children's circumstances. Whether it be to share these children's story with those you
love, donate to a child, or take that leap of faith and adopt one of these precious children,
it all helps, and it is all so greatly appreciated!
Because every child deserves a family to call their own...
Because every child deserves a family to call their own...
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