This Week's Waiting Kids!

Update! Sara has found her family! Thank you, JESUS!

Hi everyone! I want to focus on one precious little blessing this week.

This is adorable Jonathan! He is with BAAS, and is about 18 months old. Oh my goodness! He must be a very, very, very sunshiney little blessing! Just look at those pictures! Here's what's written about him:

Updated report on Jonathan (December 2010):

Jonathan was born in October of 2009. His special needs are cleft lip and palate; hernia. He is being cared for at the Half Sky program.
His weight is 7.30kg, height is 71cm, and his head size is 46cm. His chest size is 46cm, and his number of teeth is 6.

He can sit on his own, stand holding onto something and take steps holding hands with someone. He is bright, curious and good-natured. He loves to smile and communicate with others. He understands instructions and loves to listen to music.

Jonathan is from Luke's orphanage (and just as a side note, that orphanage was very good about corresponding with us when we asked through care packages). He is so young! He could be adopted and grow up with an earthly family (because Jesus is our Father, of course, if we ask him into our heart) and hopefully know his Heavenly Father!

Please pray for Jonathan.

Pray that, if it's in God's Will, to please give this beautiful child a family.

Please pray and ask God if this little guy or another orphan might be your child.

Pray for any families that might be considering Jonathan; pray that God will give them wisdom and confirmation on whether this is their child or someone else's, and pray that he will give them courage to face whatever the adoption of a beautiful orphan may bring.

Please pray that Jonathan will come to know Jesus very early on in his life so he can share The Good News with those around him; nannies, children in the orphanage, and everyone else he knows.

Pray that He will help Jonathan if he is bullied or looked down on, and ask Him to help Jonathan to have courage and endurance and hope through HIM throughout the time he is in the orphanage.

Please pray and ask Him to help Jonathan battle his special needs and keep him safe, blessed, and provided for, and that he will stay healthy and have the best care possible.

Please pray for all the orphans, in China and other countries, all the people who need HIM, that they will be blessed and provided for and protected and that they will know Him.

Please pray for the new Christians and the missionaries and pastors in other countries to have faith, courage, hope, love, protection, provision, and blessings in their life and that they will be very, very, VERY close to God.

Blessings,
Joy :)

I Will Not Let Go + This Week's Waiting Kids

I wanted to begin this week's waiting kids post with something that's been on my heart for a while and I've just now been able to put into words. You see, it wasn't just in China that did this to me. Maybe it was before we adopted Luke. Maybe it was in the process. Maybe it was after we got home and I started doing advocacy work. I'm not really sure, all I know is that somewhere along the line, my life was changed. My mind was blown. And my perspective on life and my priorities have changed alot. I'm not worrying about whether or not I'm going to be missing my favorite TV show. Hey, I never watch TV anymore at all. In the good words of a advocacy friend, Ashton, "Never again was I going back to the sitting on the couch flipping the channel when the commercials we all know about came on. Those days were gone. God changed my heart. He broke me into 10000 pieces for the Orphan. the Forgotten." In fact, Ashton's whole post and the blog that she shares with her friend Taylor speaks just what I feel. Please visit it here. You can look for the post, "Forgotten" by Ashton. For me, this just describes in another way what I'm telling myself and anyone who will ask why I care so much about the orphans in China. I will not let go. I won't allow myself to overlook them because I have my life safe and good.



You don't understand the love for the Chinese that we have until you go there yourself. It's an over populated, communist, down in the dumps country, but the people are sweet as sugar. They are some of the nicest people I've ever met-nicer than alot of Americans and above all they need the Word of Jesus. They(the big majority) don't look up to their government, at all. Our guide in Beijing took us by Tianmen Square, and across from it stands the huge building with the big picture of Chairman Mao on it. Our guide said,"The picture is re-painted every seven years, to keep Chairman Mao looking good." In not so many words, Candy was revealing to us some of the secrets of her communist government. From what I understand, Chairman Mao is the man who started the country in communism.

You see, I don't think anyone is "unfit" to adopt. James 1:27 NIV says, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. " There it is, in print, from a Christian Bible passage look up site that I found. In my KJV Bible, it's printed, right there, the word of Jesus, "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Farther is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep one-self unspotted from the world." And also, there is a verse a little more known, found in John 14:18, "I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you." and in NIV, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." So who else may come to them but us? God can't adopt them all into Heaven before they age out. He can't let them come to Heaven when they die, whether or not they have had parents to share the Good News of Christ with them. Believe me, you will see me one day in the Nursing Home telling the residents that they need to get better and get out so they can adopt! :) People say all the time that we can't just sit around and wait for someone else to do missionary work, or someone else to invite a person to church, or someone else to tell the gospel. Why is adoption any different? God has a heart for the orphans, so why should we, made in his own image, not also care for them? Whether it be advocacy, adoption, fostering, or donating to families in need of funds to adopt. Maybe even offering encouragement and websites and agencies to help them dive into the process of adopting.

There's several things that keep people from adopting.

One: The overall newness of it all. Since it's natural for people, human beings, to be afraid, it's also natural for us to fear the unknown. Not until you really dig into other people's stories do you get used to the idea and all the adoption lingo...PA, LOI, LOA, TA, CA, the list goes on! It's especiallly frightening to alot of people to adopt Special Need. That brings me to another point; Special Need is not a logical term. Cleft lip and palate? That's not a special need, that's a birth defect. Clubbed feet? That's not a special need, either. Neither is limb difference, or missing limbs, either.

Two: Finances. A friend of ours is adopting from Eithopia, and she is asking 300 people to donate $100. That would cover the cost of the adoption. She has it on her blog, and they're not there yet, but can you imagine how quickly that might happen? Someone on the yahoo group I'm on had a big Christmas fundraiser. They rented a Santa, used their camera to take santa pics, and a friend of theirs lent a digital printer for santa pictures to be printed. They had several buisnesses donating prize baskets to raffle off, and they raised a good deal of money. You can do that, trusting God, and earn the whole amount to adopt. You read right. The whole amount. Yes. And as far as taking care of your children after you're home...well...if God provides for the adoption he'll provide for the home, right?

Three: Being too old. I have three words for you. Sarah and Abraham. At that time, they were probably in their nineties, if I've heard right. And God wanted them to have children, so he let them. Age doesn't matter to God. That's why he sends angels to children. Age is just a number. I know someone who just became a father in '08 when he was 54. Another adoption was completed after that, and now, at 57, he is again going to be a father to a nine year old girl.

Four: God's will. Q: Is this God's will or not? A: You'll never know until you try. You have to try it first. If God wants it to happen He'll open doors, if he wants it not to happen, he'll close them.

So now that I've had my share in talking out my feelings for the orphans, I'l climb off my soapbox and continue with the waiting kids. :)

To recieve more information on these children, leave a comment with your email address!

This is Mei, from BAAS. She is 10. She's beautiful now-Can't you imagine her with long, silky, dark hair? She seems a very nice girl! :)



Her special need is Hepatitis B positive. Mei is a lively, helpful and bright girl who has outgoing personalities. She loves to dance, sing and draw. Updated report on 9-29-10current measurement: height: 123cm, weight: 21kg, head size: 48cm, chest size: 56cm, length of her feet: 19cm Now she goes to a public elementary school and is in third grade. Her personality is lively and she always has a ready smile. She gets along well with teachers and classmates and she is very friendly toward children at the institute. Her grades at school is relatively good and she likes to draw and listening to music.

This is another little girl from the BAAS listing, named Quinn. Quinn is three. Such a sweet face!



Her special need is having club feet. Quinn's physical and mental development is about the same level as her peers. She likes puzzles and blocks and has good fine motor skills. She understands and follows daily instructions. She can say simple words like "Yes, Good, Ma Ma, Ba Ba" etc

This is Hunter, from FTIA'S Journey of Hope. He is four and a half. Doesn't he look entergetic?



Hunter was diagnosed with congenital brain underdevelopment. Hunter understands what others are saying to him and can express himself well, although his speech is not always clear. He can speak in complete sentences, makes good eye contact, and is eager to participate in most any activities that are going on around him. His caretakers say that he likes all kinds of food, can feed himself, and is full of energy.

This is Matt, also from FTIA. He is ten and a half. He looks very gentlemanly, don't you think?



Matt is a stunningly handsome 10 1/2 year old boy. He has such a gentle way about him that makes others greatly enjoy being with him. Matt’s mobility and dexterity is amazing! He has deformity of his right and left hands and a missing fibula bone in his left leg. He moves very quickly with the aide of a single crutch. He is completing the 2nd grade and is considered a smart boy, who does well in school. His caregivers state that Matt “wants to be the best at anything he does.” His happy, extroverted, positive attitude is alluring.

And Chase, also from FTIA. He is seven. Doesn't he looked loved? Look at the admiring face of the lady next to him. :)



Chase is a vibrant 7 year old boy. He is so handsome and has such a great attitude. Chase has congenital deafness in both ears. He signs to communicate and even performed a beautiful song at the opening ceremony with sign language. Chase is independent in his daily care. He is described by his caregivers as a happy boy, who loves to eat! They even said he could be mischievous. He is extroverted, has a good attention span, and good memory. He will likely need a hearing evaluation by an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist.

And this is Ben, from Lifeline. He is four and has a $2,250 scholarship available. Doesn't he look so stinkin' cute!!!



Ben's special need is CHD. Ben is stated to like to listen to stories told by his teacher’s. He also likes to play with toys.

This is a girl from the shared list, whom I will be calling
EmmaMarie(I give all children with no English names a made-up name). She is nine years old. She looks well taken care of, and very sunny!



She has what is listed as a black, hairy nevus. About this delicate, beautiful girl: This active young girl is described as happy and contented by her caregivers. She has had several surgeries for multiple nevi. She has normal physical and intellectual development and is very self sufficient with her daily care. She says some simple English words and tells simple stories.

This is "Abi", also from the shared list, who is eleven.
She is listed as healthy! And what a cutie. :) I see lots of personality on that face!



This is a boy from China, listed with Holt, who is about to age out. So so sad. :( His ID is B09_220. He is 13. Doesn't he look so happy? I'm sure he'd be so much happier with a family. :)



This sweet little boy came into care in June 2001. He has been surgically treated for cleft lip and palate and also has been diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. He had surgery in November 2007 to help improve his mobility. He is able to stand, sit and walk short distances without help. He usually requires assistance with stairs. He has some vision problems and his left eye is crossed. He sits in the front of the class so that he can see the blackboard. He is described as an extroverted and clever boy who helps out with the other children. When asked, he stated that he would like to be a pilot when he grows up because he could fly in the sky. His favorite animal is the snail and he also likes the colors yellow, orange and red. He is in need of a family who has experience parenting past his age and is able to provide him with any medical care or therapies that he may need.

And this is Dalton, from WIAA. He is 3 and a half. Wouldn't he be fun! And he sounds like such a sweetie.



Dalton is such a cute, happy little guy! He is fortunate in that he is part of the Love Without Boundaries program. This program provides excellent education and medical help for him and other children at his orphanage. Dalton has had surgery for a cleft spine and has a shunt for his hydrocephalus. He has had no problems or issues with the shunt and walks and runs. He is right on target with his learning and physical growth. His surgery left him incontinent but we hope an additional surgery may correct his situation. Dalton had a best friend from the orphanage who was adopted two months ago. The mother of his best friend is so anxious for someone to bring Dalton home. She says the following about him:

This sweet one is such a happy little guy! During our trip to bring our son home (Sept. 2010), we were given the great privilege to visit the orphanage. There were 3 boys there that are my son’s best friend so when he saw us come into the orphanage he came running over to see us. He was so happy to see our son. He then began to call me ‘mama’ and reach up to me. He would hold onto my leg and he kept saying that he wanted a mama, too. Through the entire visit, he followed us around. He was walking and running to make sure that he kept up with us. It was absolutely precious! He was extremely social with us and I am forever in love with this little one. Grant funding in the amount of $2500 is available for qualifying families.
Won't you please bring this precious child home and give him the "mama" and "daddy" he so desperately needs.

And this is Sara, or Natalie, who is currently with Lifeline. This is a post from LWB. She's really just been waiting too long, and she is such a sweetheart, you can tell from her info.

Dance is the hidden language of the soul. – Martha Graham
I wonder what we would learn about Sara if we could but read the language of her soul. She loves to dance. If music is playing, Sara is dancing. For much of her eight years, she struggled with spoken language; perhaps dance became her language of expression at an early age. Now that she speaks fluently with her friends, aunties, and teachers, she still loves to express herself through dance.


Dance is about never-ending aspiration. – Judith Jamison
If you asked her, Sara would probably say she aspires to be a great dancer someday. She has been blessed to have a teacher at our “Believe in Me School in Shantou” who loves to dance and to teach the children the art and beauty of dance. Undoubtedly she would also say that she aspires to have a family of her own — parents who will take video and photos of her dancing and show them to everyone they know, bragging about their beautiful daughter. Sara aspires to feel the security of knowing she is loved unconditionally and will never be abandoned again. She aspires to be loved by someone who will do everything possible to give her a hope and a future – not because of what she achieves or accomplishes, but just because she is precious Sara. We are so lucky to have a short video of Sara dancing with some of her friends. On this website her English name is “Natalie,” and the password to view her video is “natalie2010.” What does her dance say to you? Sara, age nine, first became a student at our “Believe in Me” School in Shantou in 2007 and was previously mentioned in this blog (Sarah: Once Shy, Now Sunny. Still Waiting) in May 2010. This “pretty-eyed, pirate-smile” tiny dancer has danced her way into our hearts and hopefully will dance herself right into a family’s arms.

Don't forget the children from Shepherd's Field who need to be sponsered, such as

Lexi

and

Melanie


and



Ethan

Leave a comment if you want to know more about these children or any of the numerous others who need to be sponsered/adopted!

Thank you and please remember to pray for these kids who need a home and a family. Pray and see if you just might be it! A friend of ours who just got home with her third adopted child posted this on her blog when she had an advocacy post. I thought it was very sweet.

What if you had another seat at your dining table? A little bed and some pretty dresses? A bookshelf with books? Some ribbons for her hair? A carseat for your car? A few minutes a day to hold her and read to her? A little stool for your bathroom sink? Maybe a swingset? Maybe your family has a sister or a brother for her to play with? What if she is your daughter and she is lost at the bottom of a list with no one looking for her but you? -Redeemed Mama

Or maybe, an old bunkbed and a pair of footie pajamas? Some baseball caps? An old Tonka truck? Some older brothers? A tire swing? Some Thomas the Train videos? A child's tool box? Maybe a little bit of time to play soccer in the backyard? What if he's your son?

Blessings,

Joy

http://www.waitingontheirfamily.weebly.com/

This Week's Waiting Kids!

I have a few more kids who need families! Those who I don't have names on will be given temporary names. :)

First is precious Hollie, listed on LWB's blog and on the Shared List. How can this girl be waiting still??? HOW?? She's such a doll, and her SN doesn't seem to be bothering her! Look at that darling smile! Seventeen-month-old Hollie has plenty of personality and is very social and outgoing. In fact, she loves to be out and about in crowded places in her stroller and talks and responds with giggles and glee when adults play with her. Hollie is part of the Sanmenxia Foster Care Program in Henan, and the LWB staff love reading about how she has bonded so well with her foster family, especially her foster grandmother. Every night when Hollie goes to bed, she wants to hear her grandmother’s voice to fall asleep. If the grandmother isn’t around, she will cry for her.



Hollie has a number of medical issues; however, these have so far not impeded her physical development in any way, and her caregivers are pleased by how she has continued to progress. She zips around in her walker and eats well; her favorite foods are watermelon and pears.
According to our reports and confirmed by photos we have received, Hollie is entranced with stuffed animals and always chooses the largest one she can find!



She would certainly be a delight to any family. Please spread the word about this precious baby girl! If you are interested in Hollie, ask your agency to look for her file.



And on to cutie Yang from the BAAS individual list.



Yang was born on 7-13-2007. His special need is post operative cleft lip/palate. He also is HB positive. Yang is a bright and active boy who loves out door activities and animals. If you are interested in Yang, then leave a comment with your email.



And Jake, from the Shared list.



Born Jan 2003. SN is Post treated equinovarus(club foot). He is called "lady killer". Lol! If you are interested in Jake, ask your agency to look for his file!

And on to Bart, from the BAAS list.


Bart was born on 1-18-2005. His special needs are lower development indexes, meaning he is relatively small; his head is slightly oblate. He is a friendly, bright and curious boy who learns fast. He has an outgoing personaliy and is very active. If you are interested in Bart, leave a comment with your email.

And Kimi, on the Shared list.



Born on June 7th, special needs is clubbed foot, language delay, and Subcutaneous fat pad on lower back. What a cutie! If you are interested in Kimi, ask your agency to look for her file!

And Ting, also on the Shared List. I'm not sure how old she is.



She was born on Febuary 1st, her special need is Epilepsy. There's nothing listed about her personality but she looks like a bright and sunny girl to me. :) If you are interested in Ting, ask your agency to look for her file.

And Ella, again from the Shared List.



Born in May 2001, her special need is multiple Nevi. Lots of them already have been removed. If you are interested in Ella, ask your agency to look for her file.

And Rochelle, from the LWB blog and also on the Shared List.



Rochelle is a lovely four-year-old child with an artistic streak that she uses to express her sunny personality. Though she cannot stand or walk, she has very creative hands that can do wonders. Rochelle loves to draw colorful pictures of flowers and the sun! Her painting is full of creativity and features quite unusual shapes. Not wanting to limit herself to one art form, Rochelle is surprisingly good at paper-cutting (for a four-year old!) and can cut shapes such as flower baskets, planes and birds.



Rochelle’s artwork is a reflection of her sweet and loving personality. The nannies tell us that whenever a nanny is tired, Rochelle crawls to her side and gently pats the nanny on the back. So sweet!



Currently, Rochelle lives at the LiShui orphanage in Zhejiang where LWB has an Orphanage Assistance program but she would love a family of her own! I'm not sure what her special need is, but I do know that she can't walk. She is on the Shared List, so if you are interested in Rochelle, ask your agency to look for her file.

And John Wayne, with Eagle's Wings.



He is 2 years old (April 2008). He was born with spina bifida and a club foot. The SB was repaired at about 6 months (I don't have those details). While I was his momma I had his club foot serial casted by China Care in Beijing. Awesome people. He was in Beijing for almost 6 months and while there fostered by a Canadian teacher and her daughter. Talk about great treatment! His foot healed nicely and he started to walk. Since being back at our foster home in his homecity he has had some ups and downs with his foot. But he is still active and walking, nothing seems to keep him down. He is in a brace at night, and will be until he is about 5 yrs. He needs a family who can get him home fast and get great care for his foot. He is a terrific kid, I love him to bits. (From Donna, the director of Eagles Wings) If you are interested in John, then leave a comment with your email and I'll contact you.

And Mandy, from BAAS.



Mandy was born on 6-20-2006. She has complicated congenital heart disease: closedown of PA, VSD, the shunt from right to left in the ventricle level. The branch stem circulation formed. Mandy is friendly, extroverted, and talkative. She likes to communicate with other kids, and likes to sing, dace, and imitate, and she likes the Wawajia activity. She is good at string bead, and is interested in drawing, and writing. If you are interested in Mandy, leave a comment with your email.

That's all! Please pray very hard and ask God if you might be one of these children's mom or dad. I would so love for them to get a family! Also, check out my Waiting Children website, waitingontheirfamily.weebly.com !

Blessings,
Joy :)

Cuties from the Shared List.

I know, I know, I just did a waiting kids post, but I just found the newest Shared List so I had to!



I will be referring to them with names I'm going to make up so I don't have to call them "female" and "male". Lol. :)



First is Willow. Her DOB is 5/29/08 and her SN is 1, Congenital heart disease: Tetralogy of Fallot; 2, polydactyly of right thumb. I don't have a picture of her.



And Allison. Her DOB is 05-2002, and her SN is post operative meningocele. I do have a picture of her. Here it is!



And Alex. His DOB is 1/10/09 and his SN is 1 cleft palate; 2 repaired cleft lip; 3 growth development delay.



If you are interested in any of these children, contact your agency and ask them to look for their file!

This Week's Waiting Kids!

First of all-let me say that I meant to do this SOOOOOOO much longer ago. As in, the beginning or middle of last week. But, blogger wouldn't let me! It wouldn't save, it wouldn't publish, and it all deleted itself. Anyway, here it is now! I have a website now made that has so much more waiting kids listed on it then I can list at a time here! Click HERE to go there! I'm working on filling up the pages! :)

So first this week, remember Maria?



And Zoe?




And Nathan?




Maria has been MATCHED!!! Thank you Jesus, amen! Zoe is on hold; and so is Nathan!


This is cutie Liam, who is five years old and with FTIA's Special Focus listing.



Here's what's written about Liam:

Liam is 5 and has been in his current unit since April. He lives in the Res/CP Unit, as he is older than the other children in the Clubfoot Unit. He has AMC which affects his arms and hands, and they are casting his hands to get them into a more functional position for him. They have finished casting one hand and are very pleased with the result. He currently does stretches each day and wears a hand brace to keep the hand in the new position, but he is out of the brace in the mornings for his school class, so he can become more adept at using it. He is currently having a break, before we start casting the other hand.He has fit in well to the Unit, plays well with the other children, and accepts help when he needs it, but tries to do things on his own most of the time. He has a very soft side to him and really enjoys sitting on his favorite Caregivers' laps and have a cuddle. His general health is very good, he runs and rides bikes, and even manages to ride a scooter. He is learning well in the Elementary class and cooperates and follows instructions well.


And next is beautiful Carly, from AAC. Carly is 11(my age).



Carly's birthday is May 3, 1999. Her care takers describe her as a polite, warmhearted, good child who cares about others. She is optimistic and easy going. Carly enjoys singing, dancing and outdoor activities. She also loves to draw and is very imaginative. Carly is a hep b carrier. She is otherwise a healthy child who is developmentally on track.


And on to sweet Rider, from FTIA's JOH program. Rider is eight.



Rider is an 8 year old boy with postoperative cleft lip and cleft palate. He is completing the 1st grade and can read and write. Rider enjoys martial arts and performed during the opening ceremony for Journey of Hope. Rider is an active boy, who is extroverted and gets along well with others. He shared with us that he really likes robots. Rider will likely need some dental work upon placement with his family. He is a very kind boy.

Here's Rider with his friend Drake. They're doing Kung Fu. :)



And precious Evan, also from FTIA'S JOH program. Evan is four and a half.



He has deformity of his mouth on the right side. The palate is closed. The back of his head is flat, perhaps from laying on his back too long in the crib. He also has an ear tag that should be very easy to remove, per the medical team. Evan has good language development, although the mouth deformity prevents him from forming all the sounds correctly. Evan is on target in all other areas of development. He smiles a lot and seems very happy. Evan is always eager to participate in anything that is going on around him. His caregivers describe him as compliant, easy to get along with, and extroverted. The medical team has great expectations for Evan. Click here to see a video of Evan.

And sweet Beth, from AAC. Beth is 12.



Beth is a darling little 12 year old girl. She loves basketball, badminton and ping pong. Beth is a little shy but once she opens up she is a very outgoing girl. She is healthy and has no medical conditions.

And adorable Sydney, also from AAC. She is four years old.



She is outgoing when she is at home. She has a ready smile. Sydney enjoys listening to music, taking a bath and playing with the a rattle bell. She has congenital glacoma and can not see. She can walk with her hand being held or by groping along the wall and furniture. She does well in environments that she is familiar with but wants to be held when she is somewhere new. She enjoys going outside if a family member is holding her hand. She distinguishes between people she does or does not know by smelling or listening.

And cutie Natalie, from Lifeline. She is nine years old.



She is generally healthy. Natalie is stated to dance beautifully. She likes to share and has a gentle personality. She also likes to help take care of the other children.


And precious Grace, also from Lifeline. She is five years old.



Her special need is post-operative cleft lip and palate, partial defect of finger and toes. Grace is stated to like to sing, dance and play games. . She is active and talkative. She likes to watch cartoons and she knows how to share with other kids. Don't you think you could give that face a smile? All it takes is a Forever Family, I'm sure! :)

If you are interesed in any of these children, leave a comment with your email! Think about it, could you put a smile(Or a bigger one), by giving them a family?

Blessings,

Joy :)

This Week's Waiting Kids!!

Hey everyone! This week I have a bunch of kids to share with you. Hopefully soon I can start doing more posts, both Waiting Kids and regular blog posts.

So first we have Gordon. I posted about Gordon a while back, and he's still waiting! :(



DOB 10-10-2007, location CWI of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, medical history: hernia.

He was listed as "Gordon" on Madison Adoption Agency's private list until the CCAA called back files last year. His real name is Wu Lisheng

From his file: Wu Lisheng is a smart child. He is a love child; nannies are all called her "Da sheng".
If you are interested in Gordon, leave a comment!

Next is adorable Jimmy.

This little guy's DOB is 7/22/08. Here is the information about Jimmy:SN Conclusion and suggestion: 1. introrsus deformity of both hands, deformity of left thumb,four fingers on right hand, deformity of the middle finger and the index finger; 2. non-development and underdevelopment of both forearms and hands



Jimmy is smart, out going, has a ready smile, with sweet face, the deformity of handsdoes not cover his lovely and handsome appearance at all, appropriate physicalgrowth and stature, can stand up alone with holding onto handrails, is learning to walk,likes playing in baby walker, can make simple words, responds to others’ asking forobjects, gets along well with children in the same room and is close to caretakers. Now he is 69cm in height, 7.3kg in weight, 44cm in head size, 46cm in chest size, 6teeth, because he suffers congenital deformity of both hands he has to hold thingswith both hands coordinately and the flexibility of his fingers is bad. He can laughaloud when being teased by others, can make simple words as if he is communicatingwith adults, likes being held by familiar people, is not afraid of strangers and does notcry very often. He is out going and looks sweetly, so many people like him; he likes playing in baby walker best and likes cars and wooden horse toy.



If you are interested in Jimmy, leave a comment!

Next is pretty Natalie with FTIA.



Natalie is a beautiful 12 year girl, but very shy. She has had surgery to repair her cleft and palate. Our medical team felt like she would still need some work on her palate and perhaps cosmetic work on her lip. She also has dental cavities. Natalie has lived with the same foster family for 10 years. They report that she takes care of herself and helps with the housework. Natalie does well in school and is currently in 6th grade. Her favorite activities are ping-pong and computer games. She has learned some English but is not comfortable with speaking. She is so shy and quiet and does lack confidence in herself. Natalie’s best friend is Sean, who tries to encourage her, and she is never far from his side! Natalie can be seen at the beginning of this video.

For more information on Natalie, leave a comment!

Next is cutie Drew who is also from FTIA.



Drew is a 4 1/2 year old whose beautiful face will capture you. Drew has congenital DY of the spinal column. We were unsure at first how Drew was physically affected by this condition, until we saw him jump down three stairs! His gross and fine motor skills are great! Drew is in kindergarten and his language is superior. He is confident, outgoing, and friendly. He toilets independently and performs many activities of daily living with minimal assistance. He is just an amazing boy. Our medical team suggests an MRI of the spine and possibly a surgery upon Drew’s placement with his family.
For more information on Drew, leave a comment!

And on to precious Kent, with Lifeline.



Kent is a healthy 10 year old boy. He has a $1,500 scholarship available.
Kent is stated to be active and outgoing. He always tries to help the caregivers. He is very good at performances. He enjoys playing iwth his friends, playing games, football, or hide and seek.
For more information on Kent, leave a comment!

And beautiful Saige, also with Lifeline. Saige is 6.



1 CHD; tetralogy of Fallot 2 WBC and NEUT # go up 3 hypochromic microcytic anemia
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For more information on Saige, leave a comment!


And sweet Carly, with AAC.



Carly's birthday is May 3, 1999. Her care takers describe her as a polite, warmhearted, good child who cares about others. She is optimistic and easy going. Carly enjoys singing, dancing and outdoor activities. She also loves to draw and is very imaginative. Carly is a hep b carrier. She is otherwise a healthy child who is developmentally on track.
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And on to adorable Jayden, who is also with AAC.



This adorable little guy was born 2-10-2008. Jayden is very outgoing around those he is familiar with. he loves to play outside and with other children. He loves to explor and learn about things he has never seen. Jayden has a minor deformity of some of his fingers and toes. He also has cleft thoracic vertebral plate associated with meningocele which has been surgically corrected. He is able to walk, go up and down stairs, and dress and undress himself. He is also potty trained. His CT showed widened lateral venticles on both sides but he has not been diagnosed with any brain disorder. In fact he is very bright, can speak well, has great hand/eye coordination, and fine motor skills.
If you are interested in Jayden, leave a comment!

And lastly, darling Danny from LWB's blog.



My name is Danny. I am just two years old, am happy, and am loving life…despite the serious face I’m trying to put on for the camera!



I also enjoy an occasional treat from a visitor from LWB’s Nutrition Program. Snacks really make me happy, and I also love to visit the orphanage director’s office to see if he has left any on the table. I am a cooperative little guy, and I get along well with other children. My caregivers are very proud of me and tell me I am quite smart. I love to be active, and some of my favorite things are playing outdoors, dancing, and music. As you can see I am very curious and enjoy learning about new and interesting things.



Danny is such a little darling. Ironically, we think his serious face captures his silly side!
Due to Danny’s medical needs, his file will be available for matching through the Waiting Children Program. Danny is in need of a therapy that isn’t readily available in China, so finding a family is essential for him. Please contact your agency or adoptionassistance@lwbmail.com to learn more about making Danny your darling!

Thank you, everyone, for taking ten minutes out of your day to read this post and see this precious waiting children in China who just want a family that loves them. Please pray and search your hearts and see if you are their forever family that they've been waiting on.

Blessings,
Joy :)