I'm happy to introduce the Patrick family from their family sponsorship page on Reece's Rainbow:
"Meet Randy and Angela Dawn Patrick who are a family of 8 soon to be 9! Their children range from 5 years old to 22 years old and have became theirs through birth and adoption. Their latest adoption being a very frail almost 5 years old little girl who weighed a mere 9lbs on adoption day but has truly thrived and blossomed into a chubby happy healthy girl. They have been so blessed by her international adoption that they felt led to begin the process again and happened to stumble upon a little girl with a very scary diagnosis of a brain injury at birth and although this is all new territory and they are scared they trust God to guide them through this and on if the best things that they believe is a true sign is their newest daughter who will be named Audrina has the same birthday as their first internationally adopted daughter only 4 years later a true as they call it Godwink she is coming into the family she was meant to join! They will rely on the support of many to bring home their daughter and will be forever grateful for all those that help make adoption possible through these grants!"
The Patrick family still is around $2,000 short of being fully funded ($15,100 on their family sponsorship page) everything was more expensive than they estimated and they are leaving this Wednesday. They have some pretty bangle bracelets that they are offering for any $20 or more donation they wish had more to offer but unfortunately they don't have anything else and are out of time all help is appreciated. To receive theses pretty bracelets all you need to do is donate $20 or more to their family sponsorship page found HERE then send your receipt to their email which is tannerzoey@yahoo.com thank you for taking time to read and share this blog and help out this amazing family.
There are a couple pictures of the pretty bracelets they are offering
I would like to share with you a huge need I have come across while on Facebook today of the Matthews family who is in China RIGHT NOW!!!! They already have Owen and will be
Owen
getting their sweet baby girl very soon! They need $3500 ASAP. The Matthews family can't offer any fundraisers at this time, but I am asking that if you can, will you PLEASE consider donating to this family right now!!!!! They have a situation that I am asking for help with. It may not seem important, but if you've ever been to China adopting a child or in their case TWO children, then you know that this is just something that you just shouldn't have to worry about.
Addilyn
The hotel they are in is DIRTY, and honestly unsafe for the them and especially their little ones. The Matthews family said that they needed tack strips to be hammered down so they weren't stepping on them, that the tub doesn't drain, and the bathroom has mold and dirt so thick it looked like some areas hadn't been cleaned in ages. It smells musty and moldy. They will be in this room until 10/26 unless they can come up with extra money in order to move rooms or move to a different hotel. She didn't want to book a five star hotel, because she didn't want to feel guilty about asking for money for that, so they booked a less expensive room. But no one should have to stay in a dirty, gross room....... They need a total of $3500. They owe $2000 in agency fees and need $1500 in order to upgrade their room or change hotels. They have tried talking with their agency and the hotel but have had no luck unless their is a fee charged. Trade Fair is going on in China right now, so prices are higher than normal. The Matthews family sponsorship page needs to read $14,200 to be fully funded. If you can help, we would be so very thankful. I would love to just write them the money myself, but unfortunately I can't. I am praying for them, and I hope you will too. They don't need this added stress right now!!! Thank you so very much for your support and kindness throughout their journey!!!!!
There are a couple pictures of the room they are currently staying in just you can understand how great the need is for them to be able to change hotels.
"Meet Bryan! Born in December 2002, Bryan will AGE OUT this year unless his family sees him soon.
Bryan came into care at his orphanage when he was 2 years old. Caretakers noticed he had a sensitive need. He had surgery in 2006 which is said to have been successful. Growing up with caring nannies, Bryan was outgoing and carefree. However, as older boys found out about his sensitive need, he was made fun of and became very shy and introverted. Due to an unsteady gait, he had an exam at the local hospital which confirmed he has spina bifida occulta.
Bryan is said to have good physical coordination. He learned to swim when he was 10 and was praised by his coaches for his ability. He also enjoys playing badminton. Bryan now attends middle school where it is reported that he has average grades and prefers math.
Bryan's file is currently on the SHARED LIST. He has a $4,000 grant available for families who choose WACAP as their placing agency. For more information, you can email WACAP directly at CKids@wacap.org."
From an advocate 6/2/16- "Staff got to meet Bryan on a trip just a week ago! We have video of him answering questions and dribbling a basketball- the hip issue doesn't seem to affect him, his gait is normal. He is shy but answered questions, and is generally a happy boy. He is going to school, and likes playing basketball. He wants to be adopted!"
HOW CAN I HELP?
SHARING- by sharing this blog you can tell others about Bryan's need for a family. PRAYING- you can also help by praying for Bryan's health, for the nannies to come to know Jesus and show his love to the kids, for his family to find him in his perfect time, for his orphanage, etc..
Today I would like to introduce you to Saul he has been listed on Reece's Rainbow since August 28, 2013 and sadly still waits for a family and is now at risk of aging out. Saul has a $10,000 older child adoption grant, $5,000 agency grant and his orphanage donation has been reduced and could be waived completely. Please share Saul he is urgent need to be adopted before his birthday in November.
From Saul's Reece's Rainbow page:
"Nephritic syndrome, post-op cleft lip and palate
Saul is a very happy boy. He was eager to catch our attention and say hello to everyone. His caregivers state that he is outgoing and gets along well with his peers. They also stated that he acts out at times. Solomon was part of the Non-profit run Preschool/Kindergarten program and now attends the Special Education school in the orphanage. He loved the fishing activity at the park because his favorite animal is a fish! He was very determined to catch as many fish as he could. Who is ready to take him fishing and watch him reel them in?"
From someone who met him; "Solomon is a very happy boy. He was eager to catch the attention of the visiting staff and to say hello to everyone. His caregivers state that he is outgoing and gets along well with his peers. Solomon was part of the Sunshine Academy and now attends the Special Education school in the orphanage. He loved the fishing activity at the park because his favorite animal is a fish! He was very determined to catch as many fish as he could. A wonderful friend of mine visited his orphanage a couple months ago and was able to meet him. She said out of all the waiting kids she met, he was her favorite! She took video of him moving his left arm and leg. He has almost complete movement of his left side. The only problem he has is with his left hand. He has to use his right hand to close his left hand...they said his left hand is just weak and it will not get worse. Solomon is diagnosed with post-op cleft lip and palate and developmental delays. Such a handsome boy and such a minor need. Let's find this sweetie a family!" from someone who met him in March of 2013; "We were visiting the orphanage so Bobby could say "Goodbye" Solomon came up to me eager to show me his room. He was trying to tell me something, but he was shooed away by the staff. He seemed so eager to interact and very sweet. Such a handsome little boy " from A traveling family who was able to meet Solomon when he was 11.5 years old; "He is a very sweet boy with a huge smile. The orphanage said that he is doing very well and that he can take good care of himself. He is studying in the school at the orphanage and he is just like any other child. He is diagnosed with post-op cleft lip and palate and has a weak left hand, but can do everything anyone else can using his other hand. No other limbs are affected." From someone whose son was in the same orphanage- "it is one of the better ones though it is still an orphanage. They have a great Sunshine School program. They teach the kids some English. They will likely waive his whole orphanage donation- at the very least cut it in half. They also do a great job preparing the kids for adoption. My son came to me on his 6th birthday and was the oldest child we had adopted and has had the easiest transition of all of our kids. With Madison's grant for him, fees will be low. They also have agency grants you can apply for and they partner with Brittany's Hope for matching grants."
HOW CAN I HELP?
SHARING- by sharing either Saul's Reece's Rainbow page or this blog you can tell others about his need for a family. PRAYING- you can also help by praying for Saul's health, for the nannies to come to know Jesus and show his love to the kids, for his family to find him in his perfect time, for his orphanage, etc.. GIVING- giving through Reece's rainbow is tax deductible and is very simple. giving to his adoption grant encourages families to commit to him and helps the family cover the high cost of their redemption
No child deserves to spend their whole life in a mental institution. Children need family's not caregivers. Please see Andruis today he has been listed on Reece's Rainbow since 2007 and have $21,560 in his adoption grant.
From his Reece's Rainbow profile;
"Born December 31, 2000
UPDATE NOVEMBER 2014! From one of our adoptive families who visited with him: “The institution he is living in has undergone a lot of changes in the last year after a new director was appointed. The building has been remodeled so that the children now live in family style groups with multiple bedrooms for two children each, a living room, small kitchen, dining room, two bathrooms, laundry room and a visiting area. During free time the children move around between the rooms as they please and we have seen the children in Andruis’ group helping with some of the daily living tasks – clearing dishes, vacuuming, assisting children who cannot feed themselves and so on. Andruis is in a group with seven other children of varying ages and special needs. He is a very quiet, peaceful, gentle boy. He prefers to play with dolls and stuffed animals and he generally keeps his distance from the loudest and most active children. We watched him sit with a much smaller, weaker child who crawled on Andruis and stroked his hair for a solid half an hour and Andruis was not at all defensive or rough with the littler boy. His caregivers say that he does not speak, but hears and understands what is said to him. He can dress and use the bathroom with minimal assistance. He has had trouble with his teeth since being transferred to the institution and eats only soft foods, but he feeds himself neatly and clears his own dishes when he is finished. He is shy and new people in his environment cause him to withdraw a bit, but I saw him snuggle up to and smile at a familiar caregiver and he interacts appropriately with the other children in the group. He attends a nearby school for children with special needs and participates in many therapies and activities. If he is not adopted he will remain at the same institution for the rest of his life, moving from the children’s to the adult’s wing when he turns 21. The director is very interested in seeing children adopted, but a bit incredulous that anyone would want them. Our daughter is the first child ever to be adopted, domestically or internationally, from this institution. It would be wonderful if Andruis could be the second!”
Thank God for a new photo and updated info about Andruis! He is a New Year’s Eve baby, so he brings the promise of great things in every new year! Andruis has some hearing loss and wears hearing aids. He continuously receives speech and music therapy. As you can see from his photo, he is doing well, but desperately needs a family as he has been living at the institution since 2007. Andruis attends the 5th grade at the special needs school. He is able to walk/run and is active. He smiles and is affectionate, but shy around people he doesn’t know. He does not have much speech at all, but so much of this is due to his poor hearing. Imagine how is world could open up with improved hearing aids! His entire world, everything he processes, is delayed due to hearing impairment….signing may be the key to opening his whole world. He is able to eat on his own. He needs help with self-care/hygiene. Andruis has SO much potential in a loving family. He’s been waiting SO long and has lost so much time when he should have been at home!
From his medical records: born premature at 35 weeks, 4th pregnancy. Down syndrome, cognitively delayed, cochlear neuritis – hearing impairment. Atopic dermatitis. Hypermetropia on both eyes. FULL MEDICAL RECORDS available upfront.
This is a GREAT country program, with excellent health and social care, and full medical records available upfront. Andruis has been listed with us for many years, it’s his turn to find a family! Interested families should be home study approved (or close to it) to adopt an older institutionalized child and should not have very young children in the home.
Experienced adoptive families may be the best fit for Andruis. Please inquire! He is running out of time."
On December 31 he will be too old to be adopted by an American family. Please consider Andruis NOW!
HOW CAN I HELP?
SHARING- by sharing either Andruis's Reece's Rainbow page or this blog you can tell others about his need for a family. PRAYING- you can also help by praying for Andruis's health, for the nannies to come to know Jesus and show his love to the kids, for his family to find him in his perfect time, for his orphanage, etc.. GIVING- giving through Reece's rainbow is tax deductible and is very simple. giving to his adoption grant encourages families to commit to him and helps the family cover the high cost of their redemption
Cristoff ,who was born in 2011, has been listed for adoption on Reece's Rainbow since December 16, 2014. Cristoff has a $4,190 adoption grant. We just got a new update and it doesn't look good, please read his description and look a at the pictures for yourself.
Do these pictures look like pictures of a 5 year old to you!?!?!
"updated pictures/info 5/16:
This poor guy is waiting for his family for over 2 years!
He will be transferred to a different orphanage very soon, which is really bad for him! He will not survive it because that orphanage is known as "not good". We will be unable to get update on him once he is transferred.
He needs a family ASAP!
He has DS, severe mental retardation and psychogenic vomiting & umbilical hernia. He is bedridden major of time, cries a lot and needs mother care! He will NOT survive long once transferred!
Please, find a family for him ASAP!!!" HOW CAN I HELP?
SHARING- by sharing either Cristoff's Reece's Rainbow page or this blog you can tell others about his need for a family. PRAYING- you can also help by praying for Cristoff's health, for the nannies to come to know Jesus and show his love to the kids, for his family to find him in his perfect time, for his orphanage, etc.. GIVING- giving through Reece's rainbow is tax deductible and is very simple. giving to his adoption grant encourages families to commit to him and helps the family cover the high cost of their redemption
Its hard not to love babies with their chubby cheeks and happy giggles its hard not to want to scoop them all up. Babies waiting for adoption are usually scooped up quicker than an older child but they still need to be advocated for so they don't wait and grow older while in an orphanage. . Today I'm going to share some babies with you who have been listed for a long time and need to be advocated for.
AWWWWW look at precious Sylvie with her chubby cheeks and her little bald head. little Sylvie has down syndrome and was born December 2014. She has been listed on Reece's Rainbow since March 1, 2016.
Look at those adorable round cheeks and handsome baby face . Curtis was born in March of 2014 and has Down Syndrome and post-op congenital heart disease handsome Curtis has been listed on Reece's Rainbow since April 29, 2015 and has almost $800 in his adoption grant.
AWWWW look at that cute little hair bow in her hair and that bright smile. Precious Jubilee has Cerebral Palsy and is on medication to control her seizures (temporal lobe epilepsy). At the time she was listed on Reece's Rainbow she was only 17 months old she is probably close if not older to 2 now. I've seen an adorable video of her that is beyond precious I would love to connect a forever family with.
Look at that adorable little smile and little baby chub. Little Robert has been listed on Reece's Rainbow since April 27, 2015. I think its about time this little guy cam home to a loving family. Robert was born withInternal hydrocaphalus, condition after VP shunting, double reflexory pyramidal insufficiency, crossed eyes in 2013.
HOW CAN I HELP?
SHARING- by sharing either any of the above children's Reece's Rainbow page or this blog you can tell others about their need for a family. PRAYING- you can also help by praying for any of their health, for the nannies to come to know Jesus and show his love to the kids, for their families to find them in his perfect time, for their orphanages, etc.. GIVING- giving through Reece's rainbow is tax deductible and is very simple. giving to their adoption grants encourages families to commit to them and helps the families cover the high cost of their redemption.
I would love to introduce you all to a sweet girl named Daniela who I have been keeping an eye on. She continues to wait for a family and is at risk of being lost in the stack of waiting children and aging out in 4 short years.
"Daniela was born March of 2006. She has waited on the shared list for years to be chosen by a family. She is listed as having mild Cerebral Palsy.
Daniela is in foster care in the countryside near the orphanage. She has normal communication with her foster mother and people she is familiar with. Her speech is clear and has normal interactions with those around her.
Her personality is a bit introverted. She likes to play with other children in the neighborhood, but due to her gentle personality, some children bully her during play, so her foster mother sometimes does not allow her to go out. She is well-behaved and follows directions. She is now attending school, she is said to be in “senior kindergarten.” Her foster mother is reportedly a countrywoman with little to no education, therefore she cannot help Daniela with her studies and homework and as a result Daniela is a bit behind her peers in school. Her favorite activities are: singing, dancing and other kindergarten activities. She loves to go to kindergarten and play outside.
Her left eye appears to possibly have amblyopia, although this is not specified in her file. She reportedly has “normal vision” although she is said to have a "little squint." She is able to care for herself and her daily needs."
In this video you can see Daniela chasing chickens and it is the cutest thing.
In this video you can see Daniela helping her foster mom.
"She has waited for a family for a long time. Daniela was first made paper ready at the age of three and has been waiting for a family to adopt her. Hoping and praying 2016 is her year for a family."
SHARING- by sharing this blog post or her profile on Twenty Less you can tell others about her need for a family. PRAYING- you can also help by praying for Daniela's health, for her forever family to find her in his perfect time, for her orphanage and foster family, etc..
Anyone who has followed or read my blog lately knows that i have a heart for crib babies. Lately there has been one crib baby I've been keeping my eye on and that is Abram.
From Abram's Reece's Rainbow Page;
"Boy, born 2012
Hydrocephalus posthemorrhagic
Oh sweet love needs a family and medical care."
There isn't much known about Abram from his Reece's rainbow page but that doesn't change his need for a family. Abram desperately needs a family to see him soon so he can get the love and medical treatment he needs. Without a family Abram will likely not get any medical treatment and will spend the rest of his life bedridden in a orphanage or mental institution.
In this picture you can see just how tiny Abram is and how he spends his days in his crib.
Abram is screaming for a family to see him. Are you Abram's family?
HOW CAN I HELP?
SHARING- by sharing either Abram's Reece's Rainbow page or this blog you can tell others about his need for a family. PRAYING- you can also help by praying for Abram's health, for the nannies to come to know Jesus and show his love to the kids, for his family to find him in his perfect time, for his orphanage, etc.. GIVING- giving through Reece's rainbow is tax deductible and is very simple. giving to his adoption grant encourages families to commit to him and helps the family cover the high cost of their redemption
Please click on their names to learn more about them
Meet adorable Emerson, couldn't you just imagine seeing this sweet face every morning?Little Emerson is three going on four in October so hopefully next year he will be able to celebrate his birthday in a family. I don't understand how he hasn't been scooped up yet as he is so young, maybe it's because he's waiting for you?There is a $47+ adoption grant available through Reece's Rainbow.
From Reece's Rainbow: "Boy, born October 2011 PRC Progressive Muscular Dystrophy Emerson is a shy, quiet, and lovely boy. Though he’s fairly introverted around strangers, once he’s in a familiar environment he’s quite lively! He loves playing with blocks, and even by himself he will be very quiet and focused when building with them! Emerson was initially diagnosed with liver dysfunction, but when it didn’t respond to treatment they tested for muscular dystrophy (elevated liver enzymes are often found in children with MD from the muscle breakdown as opposed to a liver dysfunction), and found he was positive. Currently they don’t see any symptoms of the muscular dystrophy- he can sit, crawl, and walk while holding onto something! Emerson also demonstrates good fine motor skills; he can scribble with a pen, pick up small objects with his thumb and forefinger, stack two blocks, and turn the pages of a book. When looking at books he loves to point out the pictures. He can feed himself finger foods, and cooperates when getting dressed. He understands simple instructions, like being told to pick up his toys, and can point out his eyes and nose when ask. Emerson is able to imitate simple words like “mom” and “dad.” This sweet boy is waiting for his family. Are you the ones he waits for?"
The video above is about a girl with Muscular Dystrophy and what's it like. The next child I want to share with you guys is Alexis he is in Arizona but can be adopted anywhere and his adoption would cost little to nothing.
Alexis is ten years old who sounds like a sweet boy who would be a blessing to any family. Alexis has a contagious laugh,loves to take pictures of himself doing silly faces, wonderful helper, and always willing to do stuff his foster parents ask. Alexis wants to be a dad and work in a hospital when he grows up, can you be the parents that help Alexis accomplish his dreams and help him be all he can be?You can learn more about adopting Alexis Here.
The next child I'm posting today is Javier he is in Kansas and can be adopted anywhere and his adoption would cost little to nothing.
Javier has the most amazing smile don't you agree?
From NDSAN:
"Javier is a social young man who is a very quick learner. He loves to play with toys that talk, looking at picture books and signing about animals. Javier uses sign language to communicate with others. He knows about 40 words and is working on learning more. At, school his favorite thing to do is hang out with his teacher, staff and his classmates. Javier will need lots of supports in place in school and in the community. He will need a family that is willing to advocate for Javier and make sure that his special needs are being met. Javier would do best in a two parent home that will continue to teach him how to complete his daily self-care needs. His forever home will need to be very structured and provide Javier constant one-on-one contact.
Javier would do best in a 2-parent home where he is the youngest or only child. An ideal family would be one close to Kansas, so that there can be several visits for a successful transition."
You can view Javier’s profile on AdoptUSKids here.
Yesterday we lost a little boy named Vitaly He was one of the firsts listed on Reece's Rainbow, he was little then, he had potential, hope, and a shy smile.
But slowly other children were chosen and still he waited and waited. At the age of just 4 or 5 he was transferred to a mental institution. A few years later there was a update on Vitaly.
Vitaly was in urgent need, he was fading away and needed a family to save him ASAP. Sadly Vitaly passed away before a family could be found.Vitaly will not have a funeral at the mental institution he was just another number and child to feed.
I would like to thank everyone who advocated for Vitaly to find a family and to those who donated to his adoption grant. He will be missed by us and to the caregivers who loved him. This is why we do what we do, because we know every life is precious and is worth it. Vitaly is now safe in the arms of Jesus healed and happy.In memory of Vitaly would you please consider donating to a child at risk or already transferred to a mental institution with Cerebral Palsy? I will list a few below just click on their names to learn more about them.
I had a friend with Autism when I went to a Christian school and she was the most talented artist I have ever met and I wish I had a picture of her art to prove it to you.She was a sweetheart, I cannot remember a time I ever heard a mean word out of her. She loved Jesus and had neat handwriting, she was a wonderful person to be around and I miss going to school ever day and seeing her happy. So every time I hear of a child with autism waiting for a family to adopt them it breaks my hear because I think of this wonderful girl I went to school with in a orphanage because of a label.Kids with autism are more than just their autism they loving, happy, giving, and talented. Yes, they have struggles but they need a family to love them beyond their struggles and help them become all they can be.All the children listed below have autism and are waiting for a family to adopt them you can learn more about them by clicking on their names. If you cannot adopt them please consider donating to their adoption grant, sharing, or praying.
