I'd like to draw your attention to the right hand of your screen, >>>> see?! I'm working on something, something very special, but I cannot reveal what it is, yet! Now, I'm not asking you to donate to it for nothing in return, I will shortly be linking this post to a Facebook page that I am creating. It will be full of crafty-type things available to "buy" via the chip-in. Examples of items are of course the pillowcases my mom and aunt make and so generously donate to me, Down syndrome awareness angels, earrings, original paintings, etc. I am very excited about this endeavor, but I can't do it without help, so if you find anything you like, buy, buy, BUY!!!
Just a little Kellan to entertain you while you wait. He pulled up to stand all alone the other day, I only caught the tail end (literally!) but you get the idea! Note how excited he is for himself!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Desperation
My first statement here is to the "troll", Batya, Casey, whatever you are calling yourself today, go away and don't come back to my blog! Do not leave me a nasty comment, or a comment telling me how illegal everything is that we are doing. We do not need your advise or input. I really don't care that you don't like what I'm doing, or what other bloggers are doing. Maybe try some therapy, and there are lots of prayers being said for your cold hard soul!
There have been several blog posts in the past day or two that have really caught my attention...and my heart. The first is by a momma in EE adopting and has been blessed to spend time with several of the other children in the orphanage. In fact, when the orphanage workers saw a family come for one of their children, despite the fact that they were so shocked that someone would want them, they lined up the kids and took photos so as to list them and hopefully find them families. Now several of them are listed on Reeces Rainbow! Many of them are older and in desperate need of homes very soon, some have Down syndrome, some CP, some other needs. Renee also offers an inside "mother's perspective" to these kids' abilities and personalities, and into adopting older children with special needs in general. Please visit Renee's blog here.
Next is Adeye's latest post. She has opened her blog to others to share children who are in desperate need of homes, either because of severe, unaddressed medical problems, or institutionalization. I don't know what to say. The last time I looked the list had 94 children on it. Including my sweet Lilly. I'm obviously not the only one who fears for her life. Please, go look at their sweet faces, and pray, donate if you can, and better yet, ADOPT one if you can!!
Last, but not least, I direct you to Jane. Jane lives in UK, and is going to visit an orphanage in EE...well, you can read her story. She wants to help these kids, but can't do it alone. Can we help her, help them? I looked thru this post teary eyed, until a certain photo caught my eye...Stacy! My darling Stacy, who I raised money for over Christmas is at this same orphanage! Now this has special meaning to me! I adore Stacy and pray every day for her family to find her. This photo of Stacy in the crib is a new one, taken by a family who was there recently adopting two boys out of the same orphanage.
There have been several blog posts in the past day or two that have really caught my attention...and my heart. The first is by a momma in EE adopting and has been blessed to spend time with several of the other children in the orphanage. In fact, when the orphanage workers saw a family come for one of their children, despite the fact that they were so shocked that someone would want them, they lined up the kids and took photos so as to list them and hopefully find them families. Now several of them are listed on Reeces Rainbow! Many of them are older and in desperate need of homes very soon, some have Down syndrome, some CP, some other needs. Renee also offers an inside "mother's perspective" to these kids' abilities and personalities, and into adopting older children with special needs in general. Please visit Renee's blog here.
Next is Adeye's latest post. She has opened her blog to others to share children who are in desperate need of homes, either because of severe, unaddressed medical problems, or institutionalization. I don't know what to say. The last time I looked the list had 94 children on it. Including my sweet Lilly. I'm obviously not the only one who fears for her life. Please, go look at their sweet faces, and pray, donate if you can, and better yet, ADOPT one if you can!!
Last, but not least, I direct you to Jane. Jane lives in UK, and is going to visit an orphanage in EE...well, you can read her story. She wants to help these kids, but can't do it alone. Can we help her, help them? I looked thru this post teary eyed, until a certain photo caught my eye...Stacy! My darling Stacy, who I raised money for over Christmas is at this same orphanage! Now this has special meaning to me! I adore Stacy and pray every day for her family to find her. This photo of Stacy in the crib is a new one, taken by a family who was there recently adopting two boys out of the same orphanage.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Kellan's physical therapy
Kellan has PT once per week, and he has the most amazing therapist. She works his little tail off. He fusses at her sometimes because he doesn't want to work, he wants to play! This video is what Kristi would like to do the whole hour of therapy.
He's so funny, and quite a cutie too, so he gets away with alot!!
I want to share with you what I witnessed in the past 2 days. There is a family, the Dirkes', who are adopting a little girl, Charlotte from Eastern Europe. The region she is in requires 3 trips over there, with them being able to bring her home on the 3rd trip. Their court date is February 14, and they were far from where they needed to be financially, despite a great fundraiser that had been going for quite a while. Well, the Reece's Rainbow and adoptive parents community is far and wide, so a friend reached out to another friend, who is an awesome fundraiser and has an amazing list of "followers" on her blog and Facebook that answer the call when needed. Patti wrote a great post, and put the word out on the 'net that little Charlotte's parents needed some help. And help they received! In less than 36 hours almost $7,000 was raised for this family! Enough to ensure they will leave Monday to go back to their girl. They haven't seen her since November. Three months. My heart breaks for Charlotte, meeting her mommy and daddy, then having them leave, and not really understanding any of it. But that is all about to change. In March, they will go back a 3rd time, to bring this sweet girl home, forever. The Dirkes' could still use a bit more help, for that 3rd trip. Let me tell you that this $7K that was raised didn't come in $500 or $1,000 increments (although one kind soul did donate $1k!!) It came in large part from $10 here, $25 there. Yep, a whole lotta us who love the orphan, and demand to see them in a family, loved, sheltered, every need cared for. If you feel you can help, please go to Patti's blog, there's a chip-in on the right side bar. All donations are tax-deductable and go to Reece's Rainbow. I go to bed honored and proud to be part of such an amazing community, most who have never laid eyes on one another, but still lay it all on the line for each other!!
So he plays her game, he humors her a little (he's doing a great job walking, don't you think?) but soon enough he is showing Kristi what he would rather do the entire hour!
He's so funny, and quite a cutie too, so he gets away with alot!!
I want to share with you what I witnessed in the past 2 days. There is a family, the Dirkes', who are adopting a little girl, Charlotte from Eastern Europe. The region she is in requires 3 trips over there, with them being able to bring her home on the 3rd trip. Their court date is February 14, and they were far from where they needed to be financially, despite a great fundraiser that had been going for quite a while. Well, the Reece's Rainbow and adoptive parents community is far and wide, so a friend reached out to another friend, who is an awesome fundraiser and has an amazing list of "followers" on her blog and Facebook that answer the call when needed. Patti wrote a great post, and put the word out on the 'net that little Charlotte's parents needed some help. And help they received! In less than 36 hours almost $7,000 was raised for this family! Enough to ensure they will leave Monday to go back to their girl. They haven't seen her since November. Three months. My heart breaks for Charlotte, meeting her mommy and daddy, then having them leave, and not really understanding any of it. But that is all about to change. In March, they will go back a 3rd time, to bring this sweet girl home, forever. The Dirkes' could still use a bit more help, for that 3rd trip. Let me tell you that this $7K that was raised didn't come in $500 or $1,000 increments (although one kind soul did donate $1k!!) It came in large part from $10 here, $25 there. Yep, a whole lotta us who love the orphan, and demand to see them in a family, loved, sheltered, every need cared for. If you feel you can help, please go to Patti's blog, there's a chip-in on the right side bar. All donations are tax-deductable and go to Reece's Rainbow. I go to bed honored and proud to be part of such an amazing community, most who have never laid eyes on one another, but still lay it all on the line for each other!!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Prayer Warrior, Guardian Angel
Meet Sutton...I am his Prayer Warrior. Isn't he adorable?? He is about 10 months old, and has Down syndrome. I hope and pray his family will find him quickly so he can get started on early intervention and have the best chance at the best life! Are you able to pray for a child to find a family? If so, please go here.
Now meet Carolina. I am her Guardian Angel. This is a new project through Reece's Rainbow that is for the children with other special needs besides Down syndrome. Carolina is 5 and has Cerebral Palsy. She's so cute! She just received a large donation to her grant, so she is at $1,298. She has already been transferred to a mental institution for adults, so she REALLY needs a family quickly!
Both of these sweeties need additional funds added to their grants to help prospective families. To make a tax-deductable donation, click on either of their names. Thank you!!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Thank You
I want to thank everyone who puts up with my repeated requests for prayers and donations to help "my" little orphans and the families who rescue them. I know that just because this is my passion, doesn't mean that it's yours. I have gotten many great comments from friends and family, complimenting me on what I am going to try to help. But I'm guessing there's some who just get annoyed and wish I'd leave them alone. And that's ok. If you are one in that group, feel free to not follow my blog, unfriend me on Facebook, tell me to stop sending you emails. I'm ok with that. Because guess what?! I'm NOT GOING TO STOP asking, begging, YELLING for these children who have been given NO chance at a life!! This could easily be my Kellan, and wouldn't you want to help him?
I "met" some great gals over the Christmas time fundraising on a special Facebook group RR arranged for us to network. And it was great! We worked together so well, I think there were about 150 of us on there, some young teens, some not-so-old grandmas. Some with no children, some pregnant that delivered new babies while fundraising! Lots of awesome fundraisers went on: jewelry of all sorts, neat picture-on a-bottle cap-keychains, quilts, even iPads and cameras! LOTS of money was raised. Totals are posted. Go check it out...pretty amazing!
Let me end this post by saying the vast majority of donations came from folks like you and I; $5 here, $10 there. I would never ask anyone to give up their life savings, just a Starbucks, or DVD rental. (note: if you happen to win the lottery, then be prepared for me to bug you for a little bit more!)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Katelyn has a family!!
Yes! Katelyn was my 5/5/5 child over the summer, which was Reeces Rainbows BIG fundraiser for all the children over the age 5. She is already transferred to an adult mental institution, so time is of the essence for saving her. As soon as I know who her family is, I'll share! Het photo is along my right side bar, she's so cute, but looks so terrified in her photo! Hang on baby girl, your momma and/or daddy's coming!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Half way there baby!
I started fundraising as Stacy's Christmas Warrior on November 1. Today is December 2, half way thru the Christmas Warrior event, and I am pleased as punch to say we passed the $500 mark! Half way through and half way there! Now, it has not been easy. I did a craft show at a church that raised much less than the time and effort was worth. But I bounced back with a bake sale at the hospital where I work that raised $200 in less than 4 hours, and I had some fantastic coworkers (and mother) who helped me bake so it wasn't a huge amount of work. I created a Facebook page for Stacy that I have donated items for sale. My mom gave me aprons and pillow cases, my aunt gave my adorable stockings she makes, my daughter donated beautiful prints of an angel painting she created, and my kids and I had lots of fun creating beaded angels. Well, I'd had TWO sales in a month! So I decided to have a birthday sale and cut all my prices in half! I admit, the prices may be a bit high, but they cover shipping costs, and look what a great cause it's for! A beautiful little girl, who lives in an adult mental institution all because she was born with an extra chromosome and deemed "unfit" for society.
Now that I've gotten to the halfway mark for Stacy, I feel the need to help some of those who are having a hard time fundraising. So I am going to direct donations from Stacys store to other orphans for part of the next month. I've asked warriors on my Facebook group to let me know if they want my help. I will just ask that they spread the word on the store, and try to get buyers. I feel like the way it's gone for Stacy, I'll be left with all my stuff at the end of this, and I'd rather the money go to someone. So watch for me to announce who will be the first orphan to benefit! If you haven't donated yet, please consider doing so, even $5 makes a difference, believe it or not!
Last but not least, my little Kellan is making BIG progress in the walking department! His PT is going to put him on the treadmill next week! So watch for photos there too!
Now that I've gotten to the halfway mark for Stacy, I feel the need to help some of those who are having a hard time fundraising. So I am going to direct donations from Stacys store to other orphans for part of the next month. I've asked warriors on my Facebook group to let me know if they want my help. I will just ask that they spread the word on the store, and try to get buyers. I feel like the way it's gone for Stacy, I'll be left with all my stuff at the end of this, and I'd rather the money go to someone. So watch for me to announce who will be the first orphan to benefit! If you haven't donated yet, please consider doing so, even $5 makes a difference, believe it or not!
Last but not least, my little Kellan is making BIG progress in the walking department! His PT is going to put him on the treadmill next week! So watch for photos there too!
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