I'm A Warrior

Unfortunately, we won't be able to start the adoption process as soon as we would like. So, we have decided to become warriors for an orphan. The goal is to raise $1000 for him by December 31. Fund raising is new to me, so I'm going to be a bit rough at this. OK, so you want to know who I'm a warrior for? Why, it's Kael.

Kael is a little boy in Eastern Europe with down syndrome. He's cute as a button, though, and needs a family. You can click on his name above his picture to get to his Reece's Rainbow profile. Stay tuned for future fund raisers. Thanks everyone.

Puzzles

OK, so we're going to start the process soon. The soon part is because we need some initial money. We need home study money and a payment to the placing agency.  Obviously, we're going to use some of our own money. However, this process is going to be extremely expensive, and we could use some help. So, we decided on a fund raiser. This is one of my favorite fund raisers. It's a puzzle fund raiser. Each piece costs $5, and when you donate for a piece we will write your name on the back. This way the boys will always remember those who helped to bring them home. We are planning on bringing two boys home, so we hope to be able to fund two puzzles. We would love for each boy to have his own puzzle if at all possible. The first puzzle to be completed is this one.

I think it's an excellent puzzle for a little boy. And, if possible, this is the second puzzle we would love to be able to complete.

Just donate to our PayPal widget on the right and let us know who you are. Any donation of more than $5, but in $5 increments will get you more pieces and us closer to our boys. Thank you so much everyone.

By the way, we can let you know who our boys are once we commit to them on Reece's Rainbow and send in the initial fees.

Darling Girlies

UPDATE: Natalia has a committed family that is in country now. Woohoo.

Usually I post about boys, and the reason is two-fold. I love boys first of all, and the second reason is that boys are often overlooked when it comes to adoption. It's sad, but true. However, I'm going to showcase two girls that need families today. They are both in the same orphanage (so they could probably be adopted together *wink wink*.)

It's Victoria. Victoria is nine and has arthrogryposis. Basically, she can't walk. However, I am told that this can usually be corrected via surgery. Imagine, she could get a family AND the ability to walk. What a great present that would be. She also has convergent squint. She has so much light in her face even after living in such a difficult situation for so many years. Click here for Victoria's profile.

Who i that beautiful girl with great eyes? This is Natalia. Natalia is nine. She had a bone that was set incorrectly before leaving her unable to walk. Now, I have been told she may be able to get it corrected in the U.S., but we aren't sure on that. The reason is that we aren't exactly sure what bone it involves. She has some form of epilepsy, but epilepsy can also be controlled very well (usually) by medication. Some cognitive delays have come as a result of her epilepsy, but we don't know they extent of her delays. Also, she has lazy eye (which can be fixed in the U.S.) and possible FAS. FAS is not documented, but it is a cautionary disclosure. I know that the fact that she has a number of needs is scary, but many of her needs would not be a concern in the U.S. Click here for Natalia's profile.

Both of these girls need out of their institution. Since they have been in it, though, they have been affected by malnourishment and neglect. That is something to be aware of. However, many families have brought home kids from even worse places, and the kids often thrive. They need love. Both girls are also said to be friendly and fun. Please give them a look.

Boys in Region 13

Today I am showing two boys in region 13 who need parents.

 

 First off is Dash. Dash will be seven in September, and is in an orphanage. He has an illness that can be controlled. Look at his precious face. I love his smirk. Dash 13G

Now we have Alexander G. Alexander has a brain tumor that doctors in his country will not operate on. However, it is believed he has a chance if doctors here operate. He needs a family badly so he can get necessary treatment. No child should be just waiting to die because of where he lives. Alexander G. 13G

Our Future Adoption

Please help us raise money for our future adoption. The area we plan to adopt from is very expensive, and we can use all the help we can get. Any money donated through our PayPal widget to the right is not tax deductible but very much appreciated. Thank you all so much.

Prayers

Can we have so me prayers please? The kids we wanted to adopt may no longer be available, and if so the reason is only half positive. I mean, no one died or anything, but what may have happened is not the best possible situation. Thanks guys.

Darn Government

Did you know that dealing with the government is frustrating? OK, I'm pretty sure that's not a secret. Dave's school told him he has to change his FAFSA to say that he registered with the selective service. Well, there are a couple problems with that. The biggest is that he didn't register. Why? He didn't become a permanent resident, thus able to register, until he was too old to register. What the heck? The other problem (which really doesn't matter because we're aren't lying) is that you can't change that on the application. It's one of those that can't be changed. So frustrating, but he'll figure it out.

I know that we will be really frustrated with the government when we go through the adoption process, though. Plus, we will have two governments to be frustrated with.

We keep thinking of the kids we want to adopt, but right now we can't do anything. Man, I can't wait until we move and can get a move on it.