SIGNED UP

Almost a whole month has gone by.......goes by fast.


We met with our NEW social worker  because
Our old home study agency has closed its doors !
Why ?    Not enough interest in adoption !!!






We had to jump some hoops because our file was
mailed to us instead of being transferred to another agency.
Our 12 month PPR is due in June and we had to get a new
agency and social worker fast. That is all over now.








Six month recheck for 3 kiddos at the neurologist.
Rebekah has been having seizures quite regularly.
so we are adding another medication to her already
huge daily schedule. Gabriel still has a lot of stiffness
in his legs and arms and body when he walks. He is getting
medication to relax his muscles. Rohana will take some melatonin
to help relax her at night time.








I am so thankful that we have excellent Health Insurance when I
see the price of these seizure meds and the price of Rebekah's G-tube
feeds and equipment. And all the cleaning and sealants that
are happening within the next month.








I was very excited to sign 3 of the children up for Vacation
Bible School !!  The girls had a great time last time.






Over whelming at times but really feeling blessed  !!

APRIL VACATION

Good thing I had mom's Bible study to start my day off.
Left there and went directly to CDS for Rebekah's IEP.
She will be turning 3 in July and she get to go to a pre school
for children that have disabilities. My appointment was @ 11
and it took 2 hours because we are also trying to get equipment
like a special stroller, car seat, bath chair, feeder seat thru
our insurance but you have to get her therapist to write a
letter stating why she needs it.
I definitely am coming down with a cold, uugg
I started packing for Rohana and Hrutuja. had to drop the dog
off at the kennel. It took the longest time to pack for Rebekah
since she needs so much stuff.
Saturday morning everyone except me is ready to go at 8, so
dad took them out side to clean up the yard.
But we are all excited to go on vaca !!


And for some reason I can not post pictures.


We went to the Zoo in Rhode Island and the Aquarium in Connecticut.


Swimming in the pool with 3 kids that can not swim was interesting,
We tried to teach them basics.


Had a great time, even had dinner with my nephew and  his family.


Can home early to take Rebekah to the doctors, She has an ear infection
and  possible pneumonia.

EASTER

NAOMI

Naomi is a beautiful 6 year old little girl who is ready for her family.
She was born in January 2008. Her special need is a vision impairment (ametropia).
She also has cerebral palsy which affects all four limbs. 

This was posted yesterday by an advocate for Naomi :
 I'm so sad. I asked for an update for Naomi, and just learned she passed away.
This is hard for me because her written special needs shouldn't be a reason for
her passing. Maybe it was due to some of that, but years of institutionalization,
not having a family fighting for you..if only she would have had a family,
 I believe she would be thriving. But I know she is being loved now.

Someone commented:
 "Winter is very, very hard on kids in the orphanages. Very hard. Respiratory infections 
pass quickly from one to another, nutrition and medical options are inadequate, and 
we all know how quickly a *cold* can go to something much more severe in kids. 
Sadly, this is a scenario played out hundreds of times across China every winter: 
the difference is most of those kids are nameless and faceless."

I saw Naomi's face so many times being advocated for and I thought
 " wow, she is beautiful, but we do not have room for a wheel chair
in our house." and guess what, our Rebekah will be in a wheel chair.


And just yesterday I was just pleading my case to my husband about
bring another little treasure home and I said"I liked the names Naomi or Noah."
And then I saw the post about Naomi... it really stung !





Crying and praying for God to set more of these children into families.

MYSTERY

The senior class had a mystery murder dinner as a fundraiser.
Medieval times grabs the boys attentions.

                                    Dad and Austin. I did take a picture of all three but the
                                     person in charge of the camera must have erased it.

                                                He did take a selfie though.

                                                              The head table.

Austin wants this sword . They had a great time.
I said to my husband "since you like this kind of stuff you should
do one for an adoption fundraiser. ! @ ? ? ? ?

Tomorrow Rebekah had an appointment with the Aerodigestive clinic.
which consist of Gastroenterology, Otolaryngology and Pulmonology doctors.
Please pray for wisdom for these Doctors and that I have patience with these
doctors as they unsure because of her Lissencephaly diagnosis.
Glad that I am going to a Bible Study first.

TESSA

could you be her family ??

 Tessa

Girl, born November 2010
PRC
Down syndrome, Cleft lip and palate

Tessa was sent to a foster family for care the same day she was admitted. Due to her severe cleft palate, feeding her was extremely difficult.
A comprehensive physical was done in spring 2012.   The diagnosis was severe cleft lip and palate and down syndrome. At the time, the doctors examined her heart beat and found everything to be normal.


In May 2012, she received cleft lip repair surgery; the surgery was successful and her recovery went well.   Tessa’s outer appearance improved.
Tessa is a timid and shy little girl who recognizes people.  She is closest to and dependant on her nanny.  She sleeps with her nanny every night.  When she sees the nanny carry another child and not her, she will feel slighted and start to cry.  Tessa can understand our words.  She will turn her head to look around.  If you ask her whether she wants milk, she will respond with a smile.  She can say “nana”.  When interacting with strangers, she will look at you quietly and will not respond to questions.  Only after a period of time of interaction will she start to warm up.  She also likes to look pretty and likes to wear pretty clothes.  When you praise her and tell her how pretty she looks, she will immediately smile happily.

$10,200.96 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption thru Reecesrainbow.
  www.reecesrainbow.org look at the sizeable grants.

And there is a agency who will give a $4000 grant for her if you use their agency.

REECESRAINBOW

http://reecesrainbow.org/21daysofhope

Our 21 Days of Hope Children

This year we are featuring a different child each of the 21 Days of Hope! March 1-21, help us fundraise for VOH and the 21 featured children! DOUBLE THE FUNDS! For each $1000 raised for our Voice of Hope Fund between 1 and 21 March, another designated child will earn a $2100 grant from an anonymous donor! The goal between March 1-21 is to raise $1000 *each day* (or a total of $21,000).   Just (1) $21 donation from each of our supporters will easily exceed this goal! *** We have been blessed by a miraculous gift.  A generous anonymous donor has offered us a CHALLENGE.  IF we are able to raise at least $1000 per day for these 21 days, they will DOUBLE that with a gift of $2100 for each of (21) waiting child grant funds!   That’s $44,100 available to our waiting children if we can meet this Voice of Hope goal. *** *** REMEMBER:  the goal for this 3 weeks is to meet the $1000 per day requirement so one child will earn a  $2100 grant for their adoption.   Grants will be posted *as we meet the VOH goal*!   Please post this on ALL blogs, add our blog buttons and donation buttons, share on Facebook and Twitter, and give YOUR $21 gift ASAP!

Thank you to all!!

Our 21 Days of Hope Children

(chosen by our leadership team)
As each $1000 is raised, the next child on the list will meet their goal and will be given their $2100 grant!