Here it is another Monday morning. Funny how it happens every seven days.
Today, I want to cut to the chase. I follow Reece's Rainbow on the web and on Facebook. Lots of kids have one big need. They need loving and caring families who will go get them, adopt them, and provide them with a family. That's what Reece's Rainbow is all about. Matching orphaned children and youth with caring and loving families.
Simple. Right?
Well, as I have been discovering, there is so much more to it than just that. You need to love kids first and foremost. You need to make a financial commitment because international adoption costs lots of money. I've noticed a lot of the wives do all kinds of fundraisers to help defray the costs. Reece's Rainbow is great, too, for offering grants and providing a way for the larger community of caring people to donate.
Then there's the living after they come home. As we know, being a member of a family has it challenges sometimes. It may be a little more complicated until everyone finds their way within the family.
The work to get these children home to forever families pays off when you see some of the results after they have settled in with their newfound families. I am amazed at the transformation in the children. I am amazed at what practical love does for everyone involved in the process.
I don't think I should be amazed or surprised. I do know that something pulls at my heart and the tears flow. I admit I try not to let them come out though. But they're there at the doors waiting to go.
It is so amazing what happens to a dejected life that has been found and loved back into living. Just amazing.
I have discovered, too, and I'm sure it's because I have a child with Down Syndrome, that it doesn't matter what disability the child has, everyone thrives when they are loved and held in its arms with dignity and trust and worth. I didn't know these abstract words had pictures attached. You have to see it. Just go to www.reecesrainbow.org and you'll find your way to the blogs that describe life after adoption.
So, to the chase. Here are some children and youth I have been following on Reece's Rainbow. They pull at my heart strings. I get teary eyed on occasion when I think of some of them. Their profiles speak for themselves.
My question to you today is what are you able to do to help these sweet vulnerable children?
Donate if you can.
Pray if you feel led.
Volunteer in your own community.
Or, join the thousands who say yes to international adoption and start the journey.
Do something that will help to give these children new and improved life. For every life is worth it. Every child is deserving of a great life in a loving environment with people who really care for them.
So, think about your part in this and then DO it!!
Girl, born April 2008
Anophthalmos of the left eye, optic atrophy of the right eye, spastic tetraparesis.
Kanani has been transferred!
Lovely Kanani needs a family to help her reach her full potential.
From a family who met her in May 2012:
Kanani is very sweet girl. She is well cared for in a good orphanage by caring nannies. She gets lots of outside time when it’s warm out but this time is spent lying down in the stroller as she can’t sit on her own. She can hold on to your fingers and seems to just love to have attention although with her eye troubles it is difficult for her to respond. She likes to have her cheek stroked and her hand held. She is quite stiff and in need of physiotherapy and most of all love and attention. We were told that she will be transferred to an institution very soon unless a family is found as children at this orphanage are typically transferred at age 4.
Large families welcome; travel required.
Born December 1999
Diagnosis: cerebral palsy and down syndrome
From someone who met him in 2012:
Emil was the gentlest child ever! Unable to talk but the pleading in his eyes killed me! He grabbed my finger and wouldn’t let go…what a grip! He also got really hit a few times by others wanting my attention, he didn’t retaliate but fell in a heap and moved away, only to return when the coast was clear. I would love to see this child in a nurturing environment!
Boy, born Oct 2002
PRC
Albinism, burn scars on foot/leg
He is described as outgoing and likes to help other kids. A caregiver says his mental development is slightly delayed compared to other children his age at the orphanage because sometimes it takes him a little longer to answer questions than other children. He is in the second grade and has trouble with his homework at times. His caregiver states that he has no vision problems aside from sensitivity to light. He has been diagnosed with albinism. His favorite people are other boys at the orphanage. Playing badminton makes him happy. His caregiver explained that he saw other children playing badminton and decided he wanted to try it, so he is currently learning how to play. When he grows up, he wants to be a car driver. His caregiver stated he is normally very active and noisy, but he was nervous with strangers so he was quiet during the meeting with adoption officials. He had a huge smile on his face during his dance performance and appeared be having fun with his friends.
$50.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born October 20, 2003
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
What a cutie! Betcha he is a handful! Felix is blessed to be at more of an internat than the institution. He doesn’t have many words of his own, but his receptive understanding is very good. He is potty trained and does ask to go to the bathroom. He is described by his caregivers as very friendly and quite the comedian!
Felix urgently needs a family. He was raised as the only child with DS in the baby house. He was much loved and the only child with special needs there, so he didn’t know he was different….. he was raised like the rest of the kids…and was transferred late to the “Internat for Invalids”. Felix was ADORED up until he was about 8 and has taken the transfer very hard. Felix is SUCH a love and he deserves to have a family of his own. Please help us rally for Felix!
More photos available, married couples only.
$11626.31 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born August 23, 2001
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Severe lagging behind in his development, Alopetio areata
Brett was born premature at home and taken to an open field, where he was abandoned. He was there for 6 hours before being rescued and taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for shock, hypothermia, bug bites all over his body and difficulty breathing. Once released from the hospital, he was placed in an orphanage and later transferred to a mental institution, where he lives today. From a physical standpoint, he suffered several bouts of bronchitis and other sicknesses as a young child. He does have alopecia (hair loss), but does not have any other health problems at this time. Based on one of the video clips, it appears that Brett is able to pop his hip out of socket, as his can turn his leg at an unnatural angle. He can walk and move freely around in his environment.
Brett suffers from many delays as a result of spending over 10 years in an institutionalized setting. He walks, plays with toys, communicates using gestures and interact with adults at will. He is NOT aggressive. The staff cares for all his basic needs and he is not receiving any academic instruction or any noted therapies at this time.
Several photos and videos of Brett from December 2012 are available.
SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL
MULTIPLE CHILDREN CAN BE ADOPTED AT THE SAME TIME WITH LOW COST
$1740.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Today, I want to cut to the chase. I follow Reece's Rainbow on the web and on Facebook. Lots of kids have one big need. They need loving and caring families who will go get them, adopt them, and provide them with a family. That's what Reece's Rainbow is all about. Matching orphaned children and youth with caring and loving families.
Simple. Right?
Well, as I have been discovering, there is so much more to it than just that. You need to love kids first and foremost. You need to make a financial commitment because international adoption costs lots of money. I've noticed a lot of the wives do all kinds of fundraisers to help defray the costs. Reece's Rainbow is great, too, for offering grants and providing a way for the larger community of caring people to donate.
Then there's the living after they come home. As we know, being a member of a family has it challenges sometimes. It may be a little more complicated until everyone finds their way within the family.
The work to get these children home to forever families pays off when you see some of the results after they have settled in with their newfound families. I am amazed at the transformation in the children. I am amazed at what practical love does for everyone involved in the process.
I don't think I should be amazed or surprised. I do know that something pulls at my heart and the tears flow. I admit I try not to let them come out though. But they're there at the doors waiting to go.
It is so amazing what happens to a dejected life that has been found and loved back into living. Just amazing.
I have discovered, too, and I'm sure it's because I have a child with Down Syndrome, that it doesn't matter what disability the child has, everyone thrives when they are loved and held in its arms with dignity and trust and worth. I didn't know these abstract words had pictures attached. You have to see it. Just go to www.reecesrainbow.org and you'll find your way to the blogs that describe life after adoption.
So, to the chase. Here are some children and youth I have been following on Reece's Rainbow. They pull at my heart strings. I get teary eyed on occasion when I think of some of them. Their profiles speak for themselves.
My question to you today is what are you able to do to help these sweet vulnerable children?
Donate if you can.
Pray if you feel led.
Volunteer in your own community.
Or, join the thousands who say yes to international adoption and start the journey.
Do something that will help to give these children new and improved life. For every life is worth it. Every child is deserving of a great life in a loving environment with people who really care for them.
So, think about your part in this and then DO it!!
Kanani
Girl, born April 2008 Anophthalmos of the left eye, optic atrophy of the right eye, spastic tetraparesis.
Kanani has been transferred!
Lovely Kanani needs a family to help her reach her full potential.
From a family who met her in May 2012:
Kanani is very sweet girl. She is well cared for in a good orphanage by caring nannies. She gets lots of outside time when it’s warm out but this time is spent lying down in the stroller as she can’t sit on her own. She can hold on to your fingers and seems to just love to have attention although with her eye troubles it is difficult for her to respond. She likes to have her cheek stroked and her hand held. She is quite stiff and in need of physiotherapy and most of all love and attention. We were told that she will be transferred to an institution very soon unless a family is found as children at this orphanage are typically transferred at age 4.
Large families welcome; travel required.
$3567.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption! through www.reecesrainbow.org
Emil
Born December 1999Diagnosis: cerebral palsy and down syndrome
From someone who met him in 2012:
Emil was the gentlest child ever! Unable to talk but the pleading in his eyes killed me! He grabbed my finger and wouldn’t let go…what a grip! He also got really hit a few times by others wanting my attention, he didn’t retaliate but fell in a heap and moved away, only to return when the coast was clear. I would love to see this child in a nurturing environment!
Jason
Boy, born Oct 2002PRC
Albinism, burn scars on foot/leg
He is described as outgoing and likes to help other kids. A caregiver says his mental development is slightly delayed compared to other children his age at the orphanage because sometimes it takes him a little longer to answer questions than other children. He is in the second grade and has trouble with his homework at times. His caregiver states that he has no vision problems aside from sensitivity to light. He has been diagnosed with albinism. His favorite people are other boys at the orphanage. Playing badminton makes him happy. His caregiver explained that he saw other children playing badminton and decided he wanted to try it, so he is currently learning how to play. When he grows up, he wants to be a car driver. His caregiver stated he is normally very active and noisy, but he was nervous with strangers so he was quiet during the meeting with adoption officials. He had a huge smile on his face during his dance performance and appeared be having fun with his friends.
$50.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Felix
Boy, Born October 20, 2003Diagnosis: Down syndrome
What a cutie! Betcha he is a handful! Felix is blessed to be at more of an internat than the institution. He doesn’t have many words of his own, but his receptive understanding is very good. He is potty trained and does ask to go to the bathroom. He is described by his caregivers as very friendly and quite the comedian!
Felix urgently needs a family. He was raised as the only child with DS in the baby house. He was much loved and the only child with special needs there, so he didn’t know he was different….. he was raised like the rest of the kids…and was transferred late to the “Internat for Invalids”. Felix was ADORED up until he was about 8 and has taken the transfer very hard. Felix is SUCH a love and he deserves to have a family of his own. Please help us rally for Felix!
More photos available, married couples only.
$11626.31 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Brett #19-1
Boy, Born August 23, 2001Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Severe lagging behind in his development, Alopetio areata
Brett was born premature at home and taken to an open field, where he was abandoned. He was there for 6 hours before being rescued and taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for shock, hypothermia, bug bites all over his body and difficulty breathing. Once released from the hospital, he was placed in an orphanage and later transferred to a mental institution, where he lives today. From a physical standpoint, he suffered several bouts of bronchitis and other sicknesses as a young child. He does have alopecia (hair loss), but does not have any other health problems at this time. Based on one of the video clips, it appears that Brett is able to pop his hip out of socket, as his can turn his leg at an unnatural angle. He can walk and move freely around in his environment.
Brett suffers from many delays as a result of spending over 10 years in an institutionalized setting. He walks, plays with toys, communicates using gestures and interact with adults at will. He is NOT aggressive. The staff cares for all his basic needs and he is not receiving any academic instruction or any noted therapies at this time.
Several photos and videos of Brett from December 2012 are available.
SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL
MULTIPLE CHILDREN CAN BE ADOPTED AT THE SAME TIME WITH LOW COST
$1740.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
