I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!! This week will be a bit shorter as we have are trying to fit in a lot of family time before the kids go back to school on Monday! Time just flies!! This post will be mostly a reminder for those I have posted about in the past and who still wait, with just a few new kiddos added in. I will be back next week with my regular post and hopefully some pics of little Miss Blossom and her new wheels!! I cannot wait to share how wonderful you all are and how great our God is!!!
I also want to announce that starting next week, I will be posting these "wonderful waiting kids" post to a brand new blog, designed just for my advocacy posts. I will add a page to this blog with the link to the new blog and will no longer be posting the "waiting kids" post to Cornbread and Chopsticks. The new blog will be Wonderful Waiting Kids and it will be up and running next week. I will continue to email the yahoo groups as soon as I get the weekly post up and it will continue in the same weekly post format as before. You can access it through this blog or you can click to follow the new blog, but I hope that many of you will still continue to check in on Cornbread and Chopsticks every now and again to follow our family's sometimes crazy but always loving journey! I would miss you!!! If you have any problems accessing the new blog, please just email me at 5puppies@comcast.net .
I do want to start this week with a plea for help from another wonderful family who is trying to raise the money they need to bring their wonderful 10 year old son, Luke, home!
Tracy has written a little something about their beautiful journey:
Last year in February our newest son found us, a friend forwarded me a picture as his face was frantically being spread from list to list. The 3rd family to try and bring him home was not successful and at 10 years old he was back on the lists for adoption. We opened the email, saw his adorable little sad face and KNEW he was our son! Our newest sons name is Fu Xin Hai, he is 10 years old and profoundly Deaf. Our most recent update has Xinhai with NO language at all. We know this will be a struggle and a financial strain on our family but we KNOW we are the perfect family for him. Right now we are truly praying for a miracle. We are 1 week into our wait for our TA and thousands short to go get our son. My husband, who is also profoundly Deaf like our new son, lost his job quite some time ago and has not been able to find work. I know it has been hard for all to find work but, it seems the Deaf community in our area has really been hit harder than the hearing. It would be easier if we were not depending on one person income for a family of 5 that is soon to be 6, right now but we knew that we were only having my income coming into this process. We thought my hubby would surely have a job by now. I am scared that we are not going to be able to come up with the money needed to travel; we are truly looking for a miracle right now. We have a chip in on our blog at http://www.ourjourneytoluke.blogspot.com/ and we also have a coffee fundraiser at www.justlovecoffee.com/TheWorrellFamily We are down to the wire with our time and appreciate any help we can get, we are thousands short for our trip coming very soon!
Please prayerfully consider donating to this faith filled family and help to bring another "wonderful waiting" child home!
Also a reminder to check out the other families on the "Ways to Help" page, who are following the call to help "the least of these" and bring their beautiful kids home!
I also have to point you to another faith filled story about sweet Josiah.
Remember this precious child? His family is working hard to bring him home and was given such a blessing through a wonderful gentleman who went to China and met their Josiah. This wonderful gentleman had just recently lost his son who was also named Josiah when he found himself on the other side of the world meeting another beautiful little Josiah who completely captured his heart and confirmed to him that he was definitely in God's will and right where he was supposed to be. Here is a little exert from his email to Josiah's waiting family:
What are the odds of meeting a four-year-old boy named Josiah on the other side of the world? I wanted so desperately to hold my Josiah again. And yet someone had thrown their Josiah away because of a deformity. This Josiah was sharp and very intelligent. He was crippled in body but not in mind. And like my little Josiah, he had spunk.
Please go here to read this beautiful email to Josiah's family. It is all about following God's will and the huge blessings that come from stepping out in faith as so many families do when they find their precious, waiting children and commit to bringing them home!
And don't forget "Honour's" story. It is a must read and will break your heart and then restore it! Honour is an amazing young girl and retells her story so beautifully! I just know that many hearts will be moved toward older child adoption after reading about her journey!
OK, to start this week's kids is of course sweet Blossom again! I just pray that this precious child is given a chance and given a family and given a life - after Harmony House!
I just found out that, unfortunately, sweet Blossom's file was sent back and she is no longer on the shared list! Sigh! Apparently, someone over there doesn't think there is a family for this precious child, no family in all the world who would take that leap of faith to bring this child home and give her the love and the security that only a true family can give - for the rest of her life.
Wonderful Blossom will need a very special family, a family who will know that she will need a lot of care. I can only imagine the progress she will make within the support of a loving family but that family will need to understand the level of care that she will require. However, if left in China, I hate to imagine what her life will be, with no family to love her, especially as she grows bigger and older.
You see, there is a lot of life in her eyes and she does understand everything that is said to her and she does understand what is going on around her and she would understand that she does not have a family and that breaks my heart! I would love to be able to prove "them" wrong and find a wonderful family for this precious child!!! The wonderful people at the Harmony House take such good care of beautiful Blossom but she cannot stay there forever. She needs a family! Please email me at 5puppies@comcast.net if you feel led to give this beautiful child a family!!! Her file can be re submitted but only IF there is an interested family!!!! Please, please consider giving this beautiful child a family!!!
Next are the beautiful kids being cared for at Shepherd's Field:
First is beautiful Hayden
You will be seeing a lot of Hayden here as I plan to keep her on until she finds a family! She is waiting for a family and she is waiting to be loved and she is waiting to be hugged and kissed and told how beautiful she is, despite the tumors on her sweet face. She is waiting to get the surgery she needs to ease the pain she feels in her head every day. Her pain comes from the pressure of the tumors growing and the doctors in China cannot seem to help her, so she is being lovingly cared for at A Shepherd's Field while she waits - and - takes - pain - meds - every - day! There is also an amazing family who has pledged $5000 toward her adoption!
This is what her advocate wrote about this precious child:
Beautiful, sweet Hayden. She has watched most of her friends go home and she is still there. She loves to sing and dance and draw. She loves the color pink, flowers, having her nails painted, all things girly and taking care of the little ones at the facility. She loves babies! She really wants a mommy and a daddy to "love her and sing to her and cook her yummy foods".
I have heard from family after family, who have gone to Shepard's Field and met her, that she is the sweetest, most loving, most docile little thing. She takes delight in everything around her and loves talking to new people. The American doctor at her foster facility states that "there was a biopsy done that showed it to be a 'benign lipoma', which means fatty tumor. Keep in mind that biopsy results here are not always accurate. Probably her problem would be best addressed with a combination of specialists - plastic surgeon, dermatology, pathology, cranio-facial surgeon, etc." She has had a total of 3 surgeries so far (in Beijing), but from the pictures after each one, I don't see that anything was actually done. The foster facility is saying that currently she has a seizure disorder. He states that "it is NOT severe and is for the most part controlled by medication." When I talked to several specialists in the states about this, they thought that the seizures could be solely because of the mass on her face and once that is taken out or made smaller, it would stop touching the nerves. The doctor says her hearing and vision appear good. She does have some learning disabilities. She is somewhat slow for her age, but this could be because she is in an orphanage setting. Her nanny said it is a little difficult for her to learn in the school because of all the distractions.
This sweet child needs a family. She is another precious gift who will not have a future in China. When I think of the future she could have without the proper medical care, and without the love and support of a family, my heart just breaks. Please think about the difference you could make in the life of this wonderful little girl. Please search your heart and think about wrapping your arms around this hurting child and telling her that it will be OK, that she has a family now and that she will always be loved and that she is beautiful inside and out! If you are that family. If you feel God's pull for this child, please email me at 5puppies@comcast.net . There is a lot of info available about this precious child and her condition, please search your heart for this beautiful little girl.
Next at Shepherd's Field is adorable Noel! Noel has CP and truly needs the love and nurturing that only a family can provide! Just look at this very sweet video of this very sweet and happy child. (posted with permission)
She is such a precious child and she needs a family. Noel is 7 years old and has such potential given the support of a family. Please email me at 5puppies@comcast.net if you think you might be her hope!!!
Next from Shepherd's Field is an adorable little boy named Will. Just take a look at his completely kissable face!
This is what an advocate friend of mine wrote about this precious, adorable little boy:
This is the silliest, spunkiest little guy I have ever seen. He is such a ham and such an awesome "big brother" to all the little ones. He loves to sing and dance and laugh. Will is all about laughing. He would make the perfect addition to anyone's family. He is a big helper and loves to sweep and wash the dishes. He has a cleft lip and palate but they have both been fixed, to the best of my knowledge.
Last from Shepherd's Field is sweet Philip!
Philip is 11 years old and his SN is listed as Spinal tumor & Scoliosis.
This is what is written about this sweet child:
He is very outgoing, loves computer games, Bakugan and transformers. french fries and chicken are his favorite food, he is VERY smart.
He has had some surgeries, is wearing the braces for his spine, and he is paralyzed from the waist down. You wouldn't know it though from how active he is. He loves to play with water guns with his buddies and is great with the younger children.
Please consider this very special child, yet another who will have no future if not adopted!! To learn more about any of these wonderful children being cared for at Shepherd's Field, please email me at 5puppies@comcast.net
Next are the wonderful kids who are listed with Children's Home Society and Family Services. The first precious one, I know you all are very familiar with by now.
I have decided to give him a name. He has become very special to me and I just cannot identify him by a number anymore. For some reason, Matthew came to mind when I thought about a name for this precious one, so he will be called Matthew on this blog from now on!
This is what is written about precious Matthew:
ID #210-22JH This handsome and smart boy was born in 2004. He is happy, outgoing and very focused. He likes running with his classmates and playing games. He likes play-doh and drawing.He attends schol and can write, count, sing, dress, and read simple characters His teachers describe him as studious and hard working. In his foster home he helps his foster parents a lot by mopping the floor and cleaning the table. This boy has a slightly deformed right arm that he uses well and a deformed left hand. He is very independent and is proud of the fact that he does many things on his own. He said “I can walk, run, rope jump, dance and feed myself as other children with normal hands can do.” I was very proud of his abilities. He wants an adoptive family. Contact us for more information about this child, including a videotaped interview. Email intchild@chsfs.org or call 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302 to speak to a Journey of Hope Specialist.
I have seen just a teeny bit of video of Matthew and boy is he ever cute. He is 6 years old and full of fun and smiles!!! Please go take a look at this precious little boy!
Next from CHSFS's list is wonderful little boy who has completely captured a sweet friend of mine's heart.
She has seen his file and his videos and would so love to see him find his family! In his file he is described as "a happy angel!" He has also written a letter for his file and in it he talks about what a happy boy he is but that, "I always ask myself: Could I have a permanent family where I have my Mom and Dad like so many other children do?" Oh my goodness! My heart just breaks when I read things like this!
He is 9 years old and this is what is written about this sweet boy on the CHSFS's website:
210-15JH This handsome and active boy as born 11/2001 wants to be adopted. He has excellent fine motor skills and built a wheel and cog with the building toys . He is coordinated and likes soccer. He likes playing games with the other children. While the caregiver said he is shy around strangers it was not evident during his drumming performance! He is normally quite outgoing according to his foster mother. He speaks well and communicates very well with other children. He is in the second grade. The teachers say he focuses well on his school work and works hard. He is outgoing, happy and lively. When he is happy he will laugh heartily and share his humor with his foster mother. He has a repaired congenital heart issue. Contact us for more information about this child, including a videotaped interview. Email intchild@chsfs.org or call 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302 to speak to a Journey of Hope Specialist.
Please go here to find out more about these 2 beautiful boys and to read about all the other wonderful kids featured on their list, like;
210-43 This little guy gets around well on his knees when he wants to move around! He has club feet that need some repair. He was sweet and pretty quiet during the interview but when he got his gift bag he chatted up a storm! He likes the old Tom and Jerry cartoons. He likes balls and to play on the grass. He likes to play with blocks. He likes music and sweets. On special holidays the kids gets to go to the movies and he really enjoys that. When he plays with other children he is outgoing and talks. He is said to have an open, nice personality. He was born in 2005.
Contact us for more information about this child, including a videotaped interview. Email intchild@chsfs.org or call 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302 to speak to a Journey of Hope Specialist.
Contact us for more information about this child, including a videotaped interview. Email intchild@chsfs.org or call 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302 to speak to a Journey of Hope Specialist.
210-19JH This handsome, funny, sweet boy was born in 2003. He speaks well and likes to talk with his friends. He likes to play games and his favorites are Older Wolf and What Time is It? He likes playing with blocks. He likes to listen to music but doesn’t like to sing. He likes Transformers and Automan’s airplane. He likes to watch cartoons and likes Spiderman, SpongeBob and Wolf and Sheep. He is always asked to be in school performances. He is in first grade and can read. His favorite classes are language, art and music. He likes to do projects with his classmates. He has a heart condition that needs treatment. A $5000 private scholarship and grants through CHSFS Adoption Support Fund and Brittany’s Hope Seedling Gift grant are available to eligible families.
210-18JH This adorable ham was born in 2003. The teachers describe him as a “clever little guy.” He is a good student and likes school. His favorite classes are sports, games, language and art. His pictures are frequently displayed and he can draw a great car. He is always picked as one of the actors in any orphanage performance. He is described as shy but it is hard to believe when he asked the social worker, a foreigner, to dance during the orphanage program! Our social workers loved this funny, social boy. He is friendly to other children and the caregivers say he is a good role model for the younger playmates. He has a heart defect. Many grant opportunities are available for his adoption. A $5000 private scholarship and grants through CHSFS Adoption Support Fund and Brittany’s Hope Seedling Gift grant are available to eligible families.
Contact us for more information about this child, including a videotaped interview. Email intchild@chsfs.org or call 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302 to speak to a Journey of Hope Specialist.
210-44JH This boy was very sweet and introduced himself during the orphanage program. He does some simple sign. He is outgoing and helps look after the younger children in the orphanage. His personality is described as outgoing and calm. He has a good sense of humor. He can catch and throw a ball. He played with a ball while we talked. He likes to go to the park although he doesn’t have many opportunities to do so. He can read some simple Mandarin. He understands taking turns. He likes cartoons. He is hearing impaired. He was born in 2002.
Contact us for more information about this child, including a videotaped interview. Email intchild@chsfs.org or call 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302 to speak to a Journey of Hope Specialist.
210-91 This girl with the sweet smile and the short hair cut was born in 2004. She is in school and doing well. She has a good sense of humor and a good imagination. She interacts well with adults and children. She enjoys playing with other children and is kind to little kids. She understands sharing and taking turns. Her favorite activity is playing outdoors and she like the dolls in the cartoon movie named “Xi Yang Yang.” She is outgoing, active and social. She occasionally loses her temper---sounds like a typical six- year-old! She is a good eater and sleeper. She is self sufficient in daily personal care. The right side of her body has some restrictions. She can carry things with her right hand/arm but not heavy things. She can walk, run, skip and hop but she cannot hop on her right foot. She can go up and down stairs without a problem. The foster mother says she is a normal child. More information and photos are available for this girl from the Special Focus Program.
Again, check their website here to find out more about these wonderful kids and all the other precious children they have listed!
I also have to remind about sweet Gabriel and Drew who are listed with A.A.C., as well as a few new beautiful ones on their list.
First is wonderful Drew.
Just look at that smile!!! I have seen this child's file and he is just wonderful! He has CP but it doesn't seem to slow him down!!
He is the cutest little boy and I pray that he finds a family! I can only imagine how this child will blossom with the love and support of a family! In his file it states that he likes to play with toy cars! I can just see him playing cars with his big or little brother, can't you???
This is what is written about this precious little boy:
This sweet child is seven years old. He has cerebral palsy. He has some issues with walking. When we met Drew he was using crutches to get around, but he told us that he preferred a push walker. He is currently participating in physical therapy and doctors think that there is a good chance that he may be able to walk on his own some day. He has good cognitive skills, however, he does have some catching up to do. Drew is a very imaginative boy. He likes to play outdoors. He also said that he likes to do his homework because the teacher gives them a treat. Read more about Drew and the time we spent getting to know him on our blog www.aacadoption.blogspot.com If you have room in your hearts and home for this child, please feel free to contact our offices by phone (970) 532-3576 or by email info@aacadoption.com for more information about this child or about our programs in general. fill out a preliminary application. Make sure to mention the child’s name in the comments section. The $25 fee is waved for all waiting children. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Next is beautiful Gabriel!
What an adorable little boy! This is what is written about this precious child:
This sweet boy is seven years old. His special need is deformity of the genitals. His development is on track. Gabriel is very outgoing and talkative. He is full of energy. His personality is very sweet and friendly. He likes to sing, dance, draw and practice kung fu. This loving little guy really needs a family. Read more about Gabriel and the time we spent getting to know him on our blog www.aacadoption.blogspot.com If you have room in your hearts and home for this child, please fill out a preliminary application. Make sure to mention the child’s name in the comments section. The $25 fee is waved for all waiting children. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response. Feel free to contact our offices by phone (970) 532-3576 or by email info@aacadoption.com for more information about this child or about our programs in general.
Be sure to check out their blog listed above!!!
Next from A.A.C. is sweet Alex
This is what is written about this precious little boy:
Alex is a very loving two year old boy. He is post operative for spinal menigocele and sacro- spinal split. Doctors say that it is likely that Alexander will never be able to walk. He is able to sit on his own and likes tummy time. He is very shy and somewhat fearful of strangers. He is attached to his caregivers and is very loving with them. This boy really needs a family to cuddle and love him and help him grow to his fullest potential. Read more about Alex and the time we spent getting to know him on our blog www.aacadoption.blogspot.com If you have room in your hearts and home for this child, please, feel free to contact our offices by phone (970) 532-3576 or by email info@aacadoption.com for more information about this child or about our programs in general.
Next from A.A.C. is ADORABLE Austin
Just look at that precious face!!! Oh my goodness how cute is he and what a non issue his SN is! This is what is written about this wonderful child:
This cute little guy just turned 5 years old. Austin is very very clever. He does very well in school. At four years old he was able to speak clearly and produce long sentences to tell a story vividly. His teachers often ask him to recite poems. Austin is currently learning English also. People say that Austin is very opinionated and can express his likes and dislikes. He can sometimes be stuborn and obstinate but is polite. He is very well liked by his foster family, peers neighbors and teachers. He has several hobbies. He is very interested in drawing, music, and computer games. Austin has contracture of his achilles tendon. This is a shortening of the tendon causeing him to be unable to put his heel to the ground while walking. He can walk and run but does so on his tiptoes. He is scheduled for surgery in January. If you have room in your hearts and home for this child, please contact our offices by phone (970) 532-3576 or by email info@aacadoption.com for more information about this child or about our programs in general fill out a preliminary application. Make sure to mention the child’s name in the comments section. The $25 fee is waved for all waiting children. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Next from A.A.C. is precious Christian
I don't normally feature kids this young but the name just called out to me! LOL! This is what is written about this sweet child:
This cute little guy was born in2009. Christian is described as energetic and likeable. He likes to play ball, listen to music and watch cartoons. His caretakers say that he has peircing eyes. They all care for him very much. Christian's cleft lip has been repaird. His palate still needs sugery. He also has some hearing loss. Christian responds to sounds such as the ring of a phone. He also imitates sounds and can say simple words. If you have room in your hearts and home for this child, please contact our offices by phone (970) 532-3576 or by email info@aacadoption.com for more information about this child or about our programs in general fill out a preliminary application. Make sure to mention the child’s name in the comments section. The $25 fee is waved for all waiting children. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response
Last from A.A.C. is beautiful Meagan
I have not featured her before because I thought she would get adopted very quickly but she has continued to sit on this list and I honestly do not know why! This is what is written about this beautiful little girl:
Little Megan was born in 2005. She is outgoing and likes to run, jump and play with other children. Her cleft lip and plate have been reparied and she has recoved from it well. She is developmentally on track and doing well in kindergarten. If you have room in your hearts and home for this child, please fill out a preliminary application. Make sure to mention the child’s name in the comments section. The $25 fee is waved for all waiting children. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response. Feel free to contact our offices by phone (970) 532-3576 or by email info@aacadoption.com for more information about this child or about our programs in general.
Please go to A.A.C.'s website, here to see these wonderful kids and all the other precious ones they have listed. There are also twins (boy and girl) who are getting close to aging out!
Next are the wonderful children listed with Lifeline.
I have to start with beautiful Joy!
I have seen this precious girl's file and I just do not understand why she still waits!!! She is SO cute and sounds like she is just wonderful! Her info is old and they are waiting on an update but she is just too cute!!! Her SN is listed as "slight low right muscular tension, HbsAb weakly positive" and she is 10 years old. Her file states that she her right side is weak but that she can do anything - go up and down stairs, jump, run, etc! Please email Amy at amy.dummier@lifelineadoption.org for more info on this sweet child!
Next is sweet Rachel who 9 years old. She is listed a "delayed" (read below) and has a grant available!
Rachel was featured a while back on the Love Without Boundaries blog. This is what is written about this truly wonderful child:
"Clever, affectionate and popular.” “A very good, caring friend.” “Leader.” “Devoted big sister.”
These are all words that have been used to describe Rachel, a lively eight-year-old girl in our foster care program. Rachel is an open and friendly girl who loves dancing and has often taken on the role of tutor to her friends at school. Rachel was identified early in life as having some developmental delays, but she is very healthy and is now consistently described in her monthly reports as very bright, articulate, hard-working and disciplined at school, as well as in her family. She received excellent marks in both math and Chinese on her most recent exams!
Rachel gets herself up quickly and eagerly gets ready for school each day. Rachel’s teachers often point her out to other students as a good example. A devoted friend to other little girls who live in her close neighborhood, Rachel especially treasures her role as doting big foster sister to baby Leah, and she often spends time following Leah around, showing her off to the neighbors and taking very good care of her, as can be seen in the top photo!
I had the privilege of meeting Rachel in person when I visited two years ago. She was so cute and giggly as she sat at her school desk, excited to meet us and clearly wondering what little gifts we might have brought. Rachel will be a wonderful daughter to any family who opens their hearts to her, and I am very much looking forward to the day when I read that she has found her forever family!
Then there is this email from a family who met sweet Rachel:
I met her personally. I couldn't tell what delay she has. At least, she is a very smart student. I talked to the tutor who teaches all the older children under LWB program. She said Rachel is the smartest one. Her personality is also so gentle and sweet. She stayed with us for hours and took us to her foster home in the end. She was very nice to her foster sister. I love this girl so much and I hope we can find her a nice family.
Serena is 10 years old and is listed as having AM of both eyes, ambloyopia of both eyes; strabismus of both eyes, NY of both eyes
Here is a plea from a Mom who knows Serena:
Serena is my son's former foster sister. She is now ten, a year older than he. The referral photo is ages old and does her no favors whatsoever. She is living with a fantastic New Day foster family (an American couple), with several foster sisters all about the same age. She left her foster family in the province last May to come to New Day, and what a wonderful difference!! She now has hope and a real chance at life. She's had a real assessment of and related help for her eyesight, and glasses (finally!!!!!)...what a difference for her. She's learning so much, about being with a family...with parents, with the other girls...how to ride a bike, to have fun, to learn new things, learning Mandarin and English, cooking, just normal everyday things, so new and so wonderful for her. The kid who kept saying "I'm a bad girl" (this from my son and her new foster parents) now has a smile on her face and you can just see that she is beginning to believe in herself. It hasn't been easy for her, it's a huge change from the life she had before, and I know how hard it has been for our son. But she's doing it, she's doing so well, with the love and caring of her very experienced and wise new foster parents.We aren't able to adopt again, but we would love to see Serena find her family. Our son is so happy to see her happy (and safe) in her new foster family and keeps asking if she will come to a family here too. We hope so, and we're willing to share whatever we can with any interested family. The kids were together from babyhood until our son left with us in July 2008, so they know each other very well.
Once you're there, search for Serena and you'll find more. Her foster mom has shared the fun stuff and some of the hard stuff; all good!! I can tell you that everything she talks about we've experienced in very similar ways; life with the foster family in the province was better than other options but it was hard and it was not always good. But the kids were loved, they had a very real life there, and all three (there is a younger former foster sister, now here) have done so well. You can also go to the main New Day blog from this site, and read the entries that include Serena.
If you would like more info on this precious child who deserves a chance at a family of her own, email Amy at amy.dummier@lifelineadoption.org .
Please go to Lifeline's website to see these beautiful children and many more like:
Allie
Brooke
Joseph
Meredith
and Hope
Again go here or email Amy at amy.dummier@lifelineadoption.org to get more info on these beautiful children and all the other precious ones they have listed, many of whom have grants available!
Next is an urgent situation from WACAP:
I cannot post his pic but you can go to their website here to request a password to see their list or email Lynne at LynneM@wacap.org
This is what is written about this precious child who ages out in APRIL:
This 13 year ½ year old good looking boy must be adopted before his 14th birthday in April or he will no longer be eligible for adoption. There is no fee to receive his photos and full file. Please contact FamilyFinders@wacap.org and ask about JH3.SJJ.0497.16733.01 Read more below about eligibility exceptions, grants and adopting with a dossier you already used in the last 12 months to adopt from China.
SJJ is very sensible and helpful to others. He says he wants to help take care of people. He is very considerate. He doesn't want to make extra work for others in his life, so he often helps the caretaker with her chores. He has a great smile and personality. He says he likes to jump rope, do paper cutting, and to learn things. He has had seizures in the past but hasn't had a seizure in a long time and is not on medication. His motor skills are normal. Like many children raised in an orphanage, his learning is a little slower. While he appears to take longer to learn, he is tenacious in trying and doesn't give up. He works hard and is very attentive. There is no fee to receive his photos and full file. Please contact FamilyFinders@wacap.org and ask about JH3.SJJ.0497.16733.01
Financial Aid: There is a $4200 Promise Child grant. Please inquire regardless of your income. Please ask about up to $5000 in possible reduced fees. There is no $250 application fee for this adoption. Please contact FamilyFinders@wacap.org WACAP (http://www.wacap.org/ ) is a non-profit adoption agency. Eligibility: If you do not fit the requirements to adopt from China please ask about available exceptions for this adoption. If you have adopted from China in the last 12 months it may be possible to adopt again using the same dossier for this adoption. He is part of the Special Focus program.If you are interested in adopting two children at once please inquire. Thank-you Lynne Mason FamilyFinders@wacap.org
WACAP also has many, many beautiful kids on their list, however, there are 2 little girls who have just captured my heart! I have seen both of their files and their videos and they are PRECIOUS!!!! Please someone take a look at these wonderful little girls.
The first little one I have named Winnie and she has completely stolen my heart. This child just needs a family, please! She just looks like she needs a Momma and a Daddy to wrap their arms around her and just hold her and love her forever! In her video, they ask her who her favorite person is and she cannot name one!!! Can you imagine? She is 6 years old and she does not have a favorite person in her life! You just have to see her video! She is just so cute and so functional despite her special needs. Please consider being her favorite person!
Her ID# is JH4.ZWX.0304.31088.01 and this is what is written about this precious child:
She was very shy when she met us, but her nannies report that she is usually very outgoing. She enjoys going to school and doing exercises and singing. When we asked her what her favorite toy was, she said that she liked riding on bikes. She is unable to bend her elbows or lift her arms very high and both of her feet are clubbed, but she is able to get around very well on her own. She is very interested in activities in school and participates in everything. She helps others complete their work. She receives a little bit of physical therapy at the institute. She has some strength in her hands and is able to grip objects. She can walk on her own without a walker and when she dropped a toy, we saw her bend down to pick it up off the floor. Although she has several physical disabilities, she doesn’t allow them to slow her down one bit! She would like to be a teacher when she grows up because she thinks that teachers are powerful! She will need a family of her own to help her reach her full potential. There is a $4200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption and a possible additional fee reduction. Please contact a Family Finders Case Manager for more information.
Please contact Beth at BethH@wacap.org to find out more about this very special child. You can also go to WACAP's website to see her picture. Please pray about Winnie, this little one is very dear to my heart!
The other little one from their site who has captured my heart is one whom I have named "May." May is listed as having LD's and is 5 years old. I have seen her video as well and she is adorable and just incredible! Her nanny obviously loves her and is very affectionate toward her during her interview and very playful with her as well.
Her ID# is JH4.WLM.0605.31082.01 and this is what is written about this adorable child.
She is a cheerful and affectionate little girl who likes to be very helpful! She said that when she grows up, she wants to help her mom sweep the floor! She told us that she enjoys eating strawberries and watermelon. Her favorite toy is to play with balls, and she also enjoys riding a bike. We observed her riding a tricycle and she does very well pedaling! This is quite impressive because her legs are unable to straighten more than about 90 degrees at the knee. She is able to get around very quickly and has developed her own way of walking using both her hands and feet. She goes to kindergarten at the institute, but lives in a foster family in the community. She is able to dress herself a little. She can’t balance well over the toilet, so she needs someone to hold her over it when she goes, but she is able to tell her caregivers when she needs to use the bathroom and she is able to remove her pants. She is a little shy with strangers, but gets along well with others. Her caregivers say that she is quite talkative once she gets to know you. She is a very sweet little girl and giggled while she playfully chased her nanny around the room at the end of our interview. There is a $2200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption and a possible additional fee reduction. Please contact a Family Finders Case Manager for more information.
Please ask to see this child's file. She has such wonderful potential if only she could find a family to provide the opportunity to her! She has learned to make the best of her situation but oh my how she could blossom with the love and support of a family.
There is also another little sweetheart who will have a hard time in China if she is not adopted. This little one was a part of their camp and even though she has a "facial deformity," she is simply beautiful!
Her ID # is JH4.ZYZ.0304.31090.01 and this is what is written about this precious child, who because she has a "facial deformity," will NOT have a future in China!
She is described as being a little shy around strangers, but when she becomes more familiar with people she is very talkative. Her caregivers are obviously quite fond of her because they describe her as “naughty” which is seen as a very positive trait in a young child and is often used to describe a child who is inquisitive, active, and curious. She likes to sing. She enjoys going to school where she can play with toys – especially the bikes. When we asked her what her favorite animal was, she said that she likes little dogs. She was born with a cleft lip and palate as well as other facial abnormalities. Her speech is very clear and her nanny says that she is just as smart as all of the other little children. She lives in a foster family. She is very affectionate and we saw her take her caregiver’s hand several times for comfort while we asked her questions. By the end of our interview, she had warmed up enough to pose for the camera. She is an affectionate child who needs the love that only a permanent family can give her. There is a $4200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption and a possible additional fee reduction. Please contact a Family Finders Case Manager for more information.
Again, you can go to WACAP's website to see this beautiful child and request her file. There are also many, many other wonderful children on the list, some from the shared list and some from their designated and camp lists. There are several from the shared whom I have been advocating for here:
Please tell me why this beautiful girl still waits? She is getting close to aging out! Please go read more about this precious little girl!
Please again, go to WACAP's website to read more about these beautiful children and to see ALL the other precious ones they have listed! They have some of the cutest little boys I have seen!!! Honestly, these little guys are all ADORABLE!!!
Next is another urgent situation. This very handsome young boy needs to find a family quickly before he ages out in February!!!
He is listed with Holt and his ID# is B10_151. This is what is written about this wonderful young child:
This young man is in need of a special family before he is no longer eligible for intercountry adoption. He has been in care since February 2002 and is currently living in an institution and attending school. He has formerly lived with a foster family. He is described as an honest, brave, well behaved and outgoing young man, though he can be shy in new environments. He has a previous history of being Hepatitis B positive. He enjoys drawing, reading and playing ping pong. His teachers report that he is an average student with a strong desire for knowledge. He likes his caregivers, teachers and friends and is said to be respectful and caring of the people around him. He expresses himself clearly and consistently, is said to know right from wrong and is a problem solver. His favorite toys are remote control planes and cars. He is in need of a family who has experience parenting past his age, can provide him with any medical care he may need, and who has a dossier in country so that he can be adopted before he turns 14. Previous older child adoption experience in preferred.
Please go to Holt's website to find out more about this wonderful boy and while you are there, take a look at all the precious ones they have listed! Sigh!! Like this little cutie pie!!!
This little one is just 5 years old and her SN is a "deformity" of her arms and a surgically corrected heart defect. This is what is written about this sweet child who has been on their list for a long time!!
This jolly little girl is in need of a special family. She is said to enjoy the company of her peers as well as attention from adults. She is described by her caregivers as a very active little girl who enjoys smiling. Upon admission she was found to have a deformity of both of her arms. It is reported that her ulna and radius bones are absent in both arms, and that she has delayed motor development. She is able to use her hands to feed herself. She has also had surgery in April 2008 for a congenital heart defect which was successful. She is currently in school at the institution, and she has a favorite teacher. She is in need of a family who is able to provide her with the medical care and therapies that she will need, and who has preferably parented past her age. Keyword: limb difference
Also this week is a very sweet little boy who I have advocated for here before - a - long - time - ago.
His name is Paul and his SN is listed as "absence of the lower left limb" although it appears his entire leg is missing. He is 9 years old and is on the shared list. There is a wonderful family who would love to talk to any interested family. Please email me at 5puppies@comcast.net if you would like to find out more about this precious little boy!
Next is wonderful, precious Yaru. This child is 12 years old, has CP and will break your heart! In her video she is bubbly and outgoing but at one point this beautiful child breaks down and sobs that she just wants a Mama and a Baba of her own - a family!!!
Oh my! This is what is written about this sweet child by someone who was touched by this child and would dearly love for her to realize her dream of a family of her own!
From her video, it seemed the CP primarily affected her upper limbs - she seemed to walk quite well. The video I saw of Yaru revealed a happy, joyful girl - and very smart! Another video of her however was heart-breaking - she broke down in tears and sobbed saying what she most wanted was a "Baba" and a "Mama!" So hard to watch. She also wanted to let prospective parents know she was trying to learn English. She gave a big "Hello!" to the interviewers and radiated a huge smile.
Oh my heart! It is breaking for this sweet child. Please think about giving her what she most wants in life and what every child deserves - Mama and a Baba!!!! Email me at 5puppies@comcast.net if you think you might be this wonderful little girl's family!!!
Next is adorable little John Wayne who is being cared for at Eagles Wings. This little guy is just so cute and sounds like such a sweet and active boy!
This is what is written about this adorable child from the director of Eagles Wings:
This will be the second Christmas since I was handed a scared looking nine month old boy and told to hurry and get him out of the orphanage before the director changed his mind. And sweet John Wayne entered my foster home and our hearts. He has now been waiting many months for a family to choose him, and as much as we love him and enjoy his hugs and smiles (and his all boy grins and laugh) I am really sad that another Christmas will come and go without a family for John Wayne. His sn is a little scary for some until you really learn more. Spina bifida can have unknowns but there are so many resources in the US to manage any issues and give John Wayne a full and wonderful life. Very little of that is available here in China. We do our best but it isn't the same as what a family of his own can do. But the best part is what he can do for that family...he is a little ray of sunshine to everyone. I know lots of kids with SB who have been chosen these last few months and lots of little boys (John Wayne is 2y9m), I just can't figure out why a family hasn't fallen in love with him. Can you all pray for John Wayne this Christmas? I don't mean a quick shout out, but really bring his name to the Lord, make him a special part of your Christmas prayers? I so want to see a miracle for this little boy who is already a running, jumping, climbing, silly, stubborn, loving miracle to us.
Next is a large group of kids (not from China) who are listed with and being advocated for by my sweet friend Stephanie at Lifeline:
First is a sibling group from Latvia:
Dace - 11 years old - here in the States on a hosting from program from Latvia desperately wants a family. She has a 12 year old brother also here in the States on the hosting program and has twin sibings 4 or 5 back in Latvia in an orphanage. All may be adopted separately except the twins must be adopted together as twins. She is beautiful, smart and sweet! The twins are named Daniela and Richards and are 4 or 5 years old. There is a direct contact to their orphanage and more information is available for anyone that is interested. Again, twins must be adopted together but may be adopted independently of the older siblings.
Latvia is open to singles and the upper age is approximately 55 years old
Next from Stephanie (Lifeline) is a beautiful child from Tawain:
Yu-Chen - DOB June 29, 2009 - Female 18 months old - This precious little girl desperately needs a family to love her. She has a cleft palate and has been diagnosed with AMC – Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. There are many discharge notes available on this precious little girl and we are waiting on more reports and photos
Next is a group of wonderful children from Bulgaria:
Sibling group – Gergana, female - age 6 - Georgi, male - age 5 - These two precious children must be adopted together. They are absolutely beautiful and have dark hair and fair skin.
Gergana is described as a small, quiet and sweet child. She is also a physically healthy child and she can walk and run. She has been attending a regular program in a preparatory group in the preschool in a nearby village. She is able to dress and undress herself and her sleep is calm. Her main diagnosis is: When placed in the orphanage positive test for syphilis; Subsequently no congenital syphilis was diagnosed; Clinically healthy child; Lagging behind in her neuro-psychical development - with respect of the speech, motor skills, habits and skills for the age norms; Undeveloped expressive speech.
Georgi is an adorable little boy. He started walking at the age of 18 months. He enters into contact with adults and children but prefers to play alone. He understands the speech of adults and is able to carry out simple orders and answers when called by name. He has deficit of attention and he lags behind in his neuro-physical development and in his expressive speech. He was diagnosed with epilepsy in October of 2010. This precious sibling group really needs a family to love them and bring them home. If you would like more information please contact me at stephanie.carpenter@lifelineadoption.org
Nikolay, male, age 4 - This precious little boy needs a family to love him and care for him. He has normal development for his age both physically and in neuro-psychological areas. He has well-developed visual-motor coordination. He can speak freely and with complicated sentences. He is very bonded to adults that care for him and he is caring and affectionate with younger children. He cheers up when praised. He likes to be with adults and children. His main diagnosis is: Apert Syndrome; Multitude of malformations of the facial-jaw area and the limbs; Normal for the age physical and neuro-psychical development!!! Please contact me at stephanie.carpenter@lifelineadoption.org for more information and photos.
Daria, female, soon to be 6 - This precious little girl was transferred to a mental institution in March of 2010. She desperately needs a family to love her and to bring her home. This child is calm and can eat with a spoon and drink with a cup. She does need constant supervision and care. She can walk and understand when called by name. Her main diagnosis is: Apert Syndrome; Webbed fingers of both hands of second to fifth fingers; Feet – webbed toes; The fingers of the left hand have been separated surgically;Moderate mental lagging behind; Please contact me at stephanie.carpenter@lifelineadoption.org for more information
Asya, female,will turn 2 in approximately 3 months - This precious little girl desperately needs a family to love her and care for her. She is a beautiful little girl and has made some improvements since physical therapy and rehabilitation are being carried out. She is able to sit for longer periods of time in a sitting position with support. She reacts positively to adult interaction and gets sad when the adult leaves. Her main diagnosis is as follows: Prematurely born first degree; Condition after ventriculoperitoneal anastomosis for surgical correction of hydrocephalus; Condition after surgery of occipital meningocelle; Severe degree of mental lagging behind. Please contact me at stephanie.carpenter@lifelineadoption.org for more information
Next are Bella, Elizabeth and Bree from Wasatch:
Please go here on my blog and scroll about halfway down to read more about these beautiful girls!!! Bella is aging out very soon! You can also go to Wasatch's website to read about these precious girls and all the other wonderful children they have listed!
Also want to remind you about sweet 11 year old Wendy!
This is what an advocate wrote about Wendy after meeting her in China:
In January, I visited an orphanage where LWB has a nutrition program. After visiting with children and seeing many adorable babies, we were almost ready to leave the orphanage. Then we saw a young girl who had just come back from school, and I was told her file had been submitted for adoption. I asked the orphanage if they would allow me to have a picture with her so that I could advocate for her adoption and they agreed.
Since I have adopted three children from China ages almost 9, almost 10 and one day away from 14 years of age, I wanted to see if I could help her also find a family. There are so many older children living in orphanages who would love nothing more than to have a family of their own!
Wendy is a healthy, extroverted and active girl. She goes to school by herself and finishes homework after school. Now that it’s summer vacation, she helps the nannies with various and sundry chores. One day, she saw a nanny carry a big package of diapers, and she immediately gave the nanny a hand. As a prize, the nanny gave her two small bags of crackers. Instead of eating it, Wendy delivered the crackers to other younger kids. When asked why, she said “I’m an older girl, and I should let them eat it.” She is quite similar to another Wendy — Wendy Darling of Peter Pan fame — in that she is very nurturing with younger children! We would love for darling Wendy to find her own family who will nurture her right back!
I also want to mention the beautiful kids who are listed with Madison
First sweet Vivian
who is described as "a darling girl who grabs your heart immediately!" Sara from Madison interviewed her and said that she has "a gentle and caring character and is very outgoing." She wants to be a teacher when she grows up and her favorite pet is a cat!
Vivian has minor hearing loss but her mental development is normal. She is a bit shy and slightly self conscious about her appearance. Poor child!! Sara noticed that she is "obviously greatly loved by her caretakers." Please someone, search your heart for this wonderful child. She is one who will not have a future unless she finds a loving family who can make her feel as beautiful as she is!!!
Next is sweet Carrie
This is what Diana wrote about this precious child:
Carrie is one of the very special children we met in Tianjin in Feb. 2009. She has CP, but believe me, it doesn't slow her down. Carrie's first placement also did not work out, but a friend at Tianjin has assured me that she also desperately wants a family. She is fiesty and fun, but ever so sweet and kind.
There is so much more info on this sweet child in her file and Madison has waived the agency fee and the orphanage donation has been reduced. Please email Diana at diana.maa@comcast.net about this beautiful little girl!
Madison also has some precious children that they are featuring on their shared list like sweet Bianca.
I have watched Bianca for a while on different lists and just don't understand why she is still waiting. What a darling little girl!
Bianca is 7 years old and is listed as having SLIGHT Cerebral Palsy. It also sounds like she has come a long way and is VERY determined (hmmmm, sounds like a little Lizzie that I know - heh). Just from reading her file, I can tell you that this child will inspire any family willing to give her a chance!
Then there is sweet little Dell
Dell is 10 years old and is listed as having "congenital absence of forearm, hand and left upper limb." He is too cute, please go read about him. He is on the shared list but is featured on Madison's yahoo group.
To find out about any of the beautiful kids listed with Madison (many of whom through their camps - have large grants) email Diana at diana.maa@comcast.net . They still have many of their camp kids still waiting and they are all precious!
Next I would ask that you take another look at 2 very sweet children who are featured at Bringing Hope to Children.
First is WLZ, an adorable little girl with VERY mild CP
This is what is written about this beautiful child:
WLZ is an active little girl, happy and curious, sweat smiles on her face all the time. She is a very lovely child, very independent, she dresses herself, takes bath, washes her own hair and does chores such as washing dishes, clearing rooms, and taking care of garbage. She loves doing this for the foster Mama. WLZ is a gentle girl, considerable, and polite. She is a warm hearted child, gets along with the other kids very well, and always loving helping the others as much as she can. She is taking care of the brother and sister (foster home’s) very well, she is a very honest child. She is in little sister class of “the half sky”, who understands the teachers, and learns well. Her speech is clearer, and can describe an event, counts from 1-100; knows the concept of amount;she can do addition and abstract within 10 by heart; and math problems of adding two digits to one digit( such as 10+8=; 22+5=). She walks normal and balance well in the rooms, gets on and off steps by herself;but not used to fast walking in outside road, she needs help on high hill road,she can get on and off the bus by herself. She has many interests, watches TV ;singing, playing outdoor games with her “brothers and sisters”, she can sing several songs by her own. She eats well, eats many things but “tofu Chinese soft bean cube” and fish. She is a healthy girl. WLZ is a very kind heart, polite and independent girl. We are hoping that she can have a family of her own, and grows up happily.
Also from Bringing Hope to Children is adorable YD. YD is 6 years old and is listed as having "finger deformity/clubfeet" and is completely precious! There is now a $5000 grant for this wonderful child!
This is what is written about this sweet boy:
YD is a bright, happy and energetic little boy who is 6 years old. He attends school and is very helpful to the nannies at the orphanage. He has a wonderful disposition and his friends enjoy playing with him. YD has had two surgeries to correct his club feet; a third surgery was being planned in 2008 but we have not received a report with any details on that procedure. He walks without a problem and has the use of both hands. He has use of at least some of his fingers, but could really benefit from some therapy to improve his fine motor skills. YD is an all-around great little guy who would be such a wonderful addition to someone's family! There is a $5,000 grant available toward his adoption expenses which has been provided by someone who really wants this special boy to find a family.
New info: YD is now 114cm tall and weighs 23kg. He has not has any serious illnesses, but has had a cold and cough in bad weather. He wears corrective shoes for his club feet which, along with the previous surgeries, have resulted in improvement in their positioning. He can walk normally and stands very straight. He is developing on target. YD is in the first grade, doing well in both language and math. He is an independent boy, who washes his face when he gets up and washes his feet before bed. He dresses himself and helps the adults with chores. He is an outgoing boy, who gets along with the other children very well and is a favorite of the nannies.
To inquire about any of these wonderful children featured at Bringing Hope to Children, please go here to join their website or email me at 5puppies@comast.net .
I also want to mention that ASIA still has many of their adorable boys who are just waiting on their families to find them!!! Please to ASIA's blog to read about these wonderful kids or to ASIA's website to read about these wonderful kids, including beautiful Heather
Heather is cute and clever and likes to take care of the younger children. She enjoys playing at the playground and has developed close relationships with her caregivers. At the age of 7 years old, Heather was given a hearing aid and began to imitate speech. She is able to hear loud sounds.
Why is this beautiful child still waiting??? If anyone belongs to the Deaf adopt group, please pass along her info or ask them to email Marci at marcisk@asiadopt.org
Also please remember:
adorable Jack from Starfish
beautiful XLL at Bethel
Adorable ZZ
beautiful Natalie
sweet Lucy
handsome Joseph
wonderful Nicholas
and precious Naomi
Please email me at 5puppies@comcast.net for more info on any of these precious children who many times want nothing more than a family!
