CALEB IS ON HOLD

Little Cutie Caleb!

Agency Assigned Special Focus child. Little Caleb was born in August of 2012 and is described as a happy and curious baby. He was four months old at the time of his report and could pull himself to sit, roll and reaches for toys. Caleb loves toys with sounds, toys that he can shake, and playing hide-and-seek games. He seems to understand the words of the adults and babbles and laughs. The caretakers think it's cute when they put him on the floor and he waves his hands and kicks his feet, "acts like a duck which cannon swim." Caleb is reported to have normal development and is diagnosed with post-operative spina bifida. UPDATE RECEIVED APRIL 2013!!! Caleb can sit with support, is able to roll over and has been attempting to crawl. His development is similar to his peers and they say he is a "very smart child." Caleb has no problems eating and is very active but also likes to be held. He has no other diagnosis besides the post-operative Spina Bifida. GRANT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THIS CHILD THROUGH THE AGENCY Please email JCandRebecca@Yahoo.com for more info

Strawberry Blonde Beauty

Tia 8 yrs old (turning 9 yrs at the end of Nov) Tia likes to go outdoors and likes to learn new ways of playing with other children. She does rhythmic gymnastics. She likes to perform in front of others. Tia talks w/ others freely and tell her ideas AND insists that her idea is right! On Jun. 2 2011, she went to foster family; she gets along well with family members. She is polite, likes nice things; every day she wants to dress nice dress, she is a girl who likes to be nice. She is cooperative w/ other children activities; can find the difference of things., and she studied in the class for eldest child in the kindergarten near her foster family. Under the direction of the foster parents and teachers, now she participates in sports; is flexible & quick. She can write her name & care for her needs. Tia is assigned to an agency list...waiting for her family. For more info: email brpowers90 at yahoo dot com

Lovely Lauren!

Lauren Special Focus - last seen on the Shared List Lauren was born in China in July of 2001 and has been living in foster care since 2005. Her file states that she was diagnosed with Congenital High Myopia, Strabism and Down Syndrome, although she doesn't have Down Syndrome. Lauren is available for international adoption and hopes to be adopted and live in a family like many of her friends. One of her friends living in the US said this about her, "She REALLY wants a family! She is very smart, knows a little English and is good in math. She likes to draw and is very nice." Please email JCandRebecca@Yahoo.com for more info

Once our eyes have been opened we can't pretend that we don't know what to do; for God who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls knows that we know and holds us responsible to act. Proverbs 24:12

I had taken a break from posting.....

and advocating for a while due to things that occurred soon after we returned home from China with our sweet Opal. I lost two people that I love very much within 6 weeks of being home.Life will not be the same without them,I know that they are in a much better place. Today I received the wonderful news about Peter and I knew it was time to get back to advocating. Also I will post some pics soon of our precious Opal. She is truly our Sunshine!

ONE LESS ORPHAN!!!!

Today I have great news everyone...PETER HAS A FAMILY,PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! I was checking my email and Becca, the young girl that has been praying and trying so hard to connect Peter with his family, had sent me an email stating they had been praying about Peter being their son and as of Feb. they are moving forward to bring him home!!!!! So happy for Peter and his family!!!This family is trying to raise $10,000 to help with the adoption cost, so if you would like to support Peter's adoption you can visit here: https://adopttogether.org/peter/

Seeing Peter

Peter is an 11 year old boy with a heart looking for genuine love. Peter will quietly perform acts that show his desire for attention. He will give his last piece of candy, hold your hand all day, draw pictures of him being the prince and you the princess, and ensure that you are protected. He doesn't smile quickly or give hugs readily, but you can see in all the small actions that he is waiting for love. Peter was born with Myelomeningocele, and he wears a diaper (which he changes himself). This disorder must be minor because Peter can play soccer, swim, sing songs, read, write, and feed himself. Peter lives in the Jinan orphanage and is currently on the waiting child list. His paperwork is ready to be matched with a family. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF PETER IS YOUR SON!!!!

I am so Thankful for all the many blessings that the Lord has given me!

Here is our sweet, precious little girl Naommie Opal !!!!! We just arrived home yesterday. What a wonderful Thanksgiving,we have so much to be thankful for!!

I know it has been a while!! I was thinking by having several weeks before we left that we would be ready way before we actually would be leaving ,my house clean,laundry caught up(what is this???) everything just perfect in order.....NOT!! I think these thoughts are just a passing thought.First I tend to procrastinate....then there are these 5 other beautiful,wonderful blessings in my life that are soooooo much more important than being ready early. At this point we are so excited and can not wait to have our girl in our arms!!! Please pray for her heart that the Lord will give her a supernatural peace to know that she is instantly loved! Pray for Kimmie on the plane and while there. Yes, please pray for Steve and I!!!! I will be posting in China so feel free to follow along!!

Lots of Wonderful News!!!

Well since my last post alot has happened!We leave for China Nov 8th and we will have sweet Opal in our arms Nov 12th!!! Please pray for us all but especially our Opal. We have been waiting ,looking at her picture falling in love with her but for her we are total strangers that look and sound nothing like anything she knows.We will be coming home Thanksgiving night,so much to be thankful for!While we are there we hope if all goes well with our computer we wll be posting on this blog.Please follow along!

eyes open

Proverbs24:12 Once our eyes are open we can't pretend we don't know what to do.God weighs our heart and keeps our souls knows that we know and holds us responsible to Act.

This six year old boy was born with an undescended testicle that has resolved itself with age. He shows delayed development when compared with his peers but is otherwise healthy.

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This little girl is 4 years old. She has congenital heart disease. She is also developmentally delayed. She makes great bonds with her caregivers and peers.

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This little girl is 10 years old. She has been diagnosed with congenital deafness and muteness. However, her caregivers say they have observed her speaking with younger children in the orphanage. They believe she has experienced trauma in her birth family that causes her not to speak. With the right adoptive family this child may blossom.

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This little girl is 10 years old. She has severe scoliosis but appears physically normal since undergoing surgery. She will have another surgery soon. You can see her dancing on her video!

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This little girl is 3 years old. She has been diagnosed with aniridia of the left eye and strabismus of both eyes. She is NOT blind and can even pick up small objects!!

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This sweet little boy is around 2 years old. He has been diagnosed with genital malformations, hypocytic hypocronic anemia, and pectus excavatum, as well as a skull deformity. The latter two are not obvious. This little one can walk unassisted!

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This 8 year old little boy has a urogenital system deformity and is a Hepatitis B carrier. He has been living with a foster family since 2006. He adapts to new situations quickly.

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This little girl is about 8 years old. She formerly had a growth about the size of an egg on her chin, but that has completely healed. She is now a happy, healthy young lady who loves to play with dolls!

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This 4 year old boy goes by "big eyes" in his orphanage because of his beautiful big eyes! He has decreased muscle tension in his left arm, which is gradually improving with time. He is otherwise healthy.

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This little boy is about 8 years old. Because of his diagnosis of Hydrocephalus he is a bit unsteady on his feet. He enjoys reading and playing with toys. As you can see, this young man is quick to smile!