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Teacher Training in China

Having adopted two little girls from China, I was very aware of Love Without Boundaries and the special programs that it provides in China. The day I walked through my oldest daughter’s orphanage in March of 2002, I knew that I would return one day and “give back” to the kids left behind. I wasn’t exactly sure what I would do, but I knew I would return. Once you walk through an orphanage, it changes your perspective on life….at least it did for me.

Fast forward to the Fall of 2010. I saw a post on Facebook from Amy Eldridge asking for volunteers for a “Teacher Training” trip. I was interested in gaining more information and emailed Amy. I was chosen to be part of the “team” and was thrilled. Read more.

Got Anything to Share?

We welcome your donations for the upcoming “Born in My Heart” auction! This spring’s “Born in My Heart” auction will feature fine art and handmade items. If you have an item to donate that isn’t “fine art” or “handmade,” please send it anyway. Items that aren’t listed in the “Born in My Heart” auction will be listed in a future, focused auction to benefit specific children or to fund a medical surgery trip.

Last year’s “Born in My Heart” auction successfully raised over $12,000, which was used to help our most urgent children. We couldn’t have done this without the help of each of our wonderful donors. Proceeds generated from your gifts have transformed the future for these little ones. These children are now living healthier, happier lives and are one vital step closer to finding loving homes of their own. Read more.

David’s Warmth

It may be cold in Fuyang, but David is staying warm! David also warms up those around him with his bright smile and happy disposition. Over the last few months, he has made incredible progress in school. His teachers say that he has made great strides with his language skills and is ready to tackle reading and writing. Read more.

Josie: LWB’s Featured Child of the Week

Sweet Josie’s very large ventricular septal defect (VSD) heart defect needs to be repaired fairly soon. At just five months old, her life is just beginning, and she has such a bright future after her heart is repaired. One day we may read about her winning the lead role in a major ballet production or finding a cure for cancer. Or perhaps Josie will choose to be a teacher or engineer. While we do not know what desires are in her little heart, our desire for her is that she will have a healthy heart, find her forever family, and have the opportunity to pursue her dreams. Read more.

An Adoption Story: Joshua

Song is a boy who will remain imprinted in the memories of many of LWB volunteers and supporters. He was first featured on our blog in “Song’s Story,” and again in “Singing for Song.” Song had a difficult beginning in life and lost both eyes due to retinal blastoma, but we just knew in our hearts that the perfect family was waiting for this extremely bright and resilient boy.  Happily, Song was adopted nearly two months ago by a wonderful family and is now known as Joshua. Joshua’s parents recently shared his incredible adoption story. Read more.

Show Your Support for Orphaned Children on Facebook

Facebook has been a very effective way for Love Without Boundaries to share news about our programs and also to raise money to help the children in our programs.  With the upcoming implementation of Facebook’s Timeline comes another way for supporters on Facebook to help share LWB’s mission.   Read more.

John, Always Moving Forward

There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still. ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt

With the help of his foster grandpa, John has mastered the art of going forward. John formed an immediate connection with his foster grandpa when he joined our Fuyang foster care program at age five. At the time, little John was recovering from spinal surgery and had experienced quite a bit of trauma (see his previous blog, “The Land of Counterpane…and Beyond”). Learning to walk again required braces on his legs, which he still wears and may wear forever. Together John and his grandpa navigated through his recovery and continue to improve his mobility, not letting obstacles like big shoes or uncomfortable leg braces hold them back. Read more.

Christopher: LWB’s Featured Child of the Week

Christopher is the youngest resident at our Henan Healing Home. He was born in late November with a cleft lip and palate. Christopher developed pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital from his orphanage in Luohe. After a one week stay in the hospital, he came to our healing home in Kaifeng to receive some intensive one-on-one love and care from our loving nannies. Christopher weighed just over six pounds when he arrived just before the Lunar New Year, so we know that he has to gain significant weight and strength in order to be ready for his surgery.

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Carly & Tommy: Best Friends Waiting Together

Sweet Carly is a lovely five-year-old girl in the Believe in Me Jingzhou School. You may remember her from her introduction in March 2010 in the blog post “A Day in the Life at Believe in Me Jingzhou,” when Carly was the newest student in school. This precious young girl has cerebal palsy, but she doesn’t let that slow her down! She loves spending her days in school, where she plays with many fun, tactile educational tools such as the knobbed cylinders and triangle boxes. She spends lots of time reading picture story books and loves participating in arts and crafts. While Carly is shy around the teachers, she is a chatterbox with her friends. We have been told by our China manager that she is a smart little girl. Read more.

Miao

Earlier this month, a very special little girl was adopted who had been helped by LWB. Many of you had prayed for Miao’s health over the years, and so we wanted to share her initial story with you – which now has the happy ending (new beginning) of adoption! ****

I first met Miao in April, 2006 when my Dad and I were given permission to visit my daughter’s orphanage in China. The orphanage had been closed to any Westerners visiting and past offers of assistance had been politely refused. When we visited, we were in the baby room holding and playing with babies in cribs when our guide was pulled over to look at this little toddler. Her color was very blue, and she was quiet, very quiet. Read more.