It’s that glimmer of hope in his eye that we never want to see extinguished. The sense of expectation in his spirit that we don’t want to see quenched. Right now, Robert dreams about the promise of a family – a family he trusts is right around the corner and who we tell him is searching for him as hard as they can.
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On the twelfth day of Christmas, we give thanks for true second chances. We always love when we hear from the families of children we have been privileged to help heal, and when we got this photo of beautiful Tao, it brought tears of joy to our eyes. Tao was born in China with a heart defect that prevented her from being able to gain weight and feel healthy as a baby. In fact, she was one of the tiniest seven-month-old babies we had ever seen. The orphanage staff told us that she had never smiled because she was so thin and weak. Thanks to generous supporters, we were able to move Tao to one of the top pediatric heart hospitals in China, where she received her life saving surgery. Soon after, Tao was healthy enough to be submitted for adoption, and she met her forever family as a happy, vibrant little girl. It is for children just like Tao, living in orphanages through China, that we work each and every day.
May this last week of December remind us all about what is truly important in life. Join with us this holiday season to give the gift of a second chance to those who still live as orphans. Together, we can write a story of hope today and into the coming year.
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On the fifth day of Christmas, we give thanks for international adoption and the joy of children finding permanent homes. There are times that adoption not only forms families, but also saves lives. Sometimes in our medical work in China, there are children we are unable to heal in country, and the gift of a family then becomes absolutely essential for them to get the chance they deserve. This holiday season, we are giving thanks that beautiful little Miao, who has been served by both our medical and education programs, has been chosen by a family who is working hard to bring her home. Miao was born with a very complex heart defect, and while we have helped with some of the smaller medical procedures she has needed, her only chance at a healthy life is through adoption and then being seen at a top cardiac hospital. Everyone who meets little Miao falls in love with her gentle spirit, and we are overjoyed that 2011 will see her be united with her forever family.
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Sometimes there are babies in our work who have very complex medical conditions – and sometimes those babies are the ones who are absolutely the most full of LIFE. Little Peng from Guangdong is one such baby. In every photo we have of him, he has this enormous smile on his face. His nannies have told us what a sweet little boy he is, and how he laughs and smiles and just seems to enjoy every moment of his day. When I met him in June, I was quickly taken with the twinkle in his eye and how outgoing he was.
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This morning as I was slowly jogging around our neighborhood, I couldn’t get the words to the song “Run Baby Run” out of my mind. Not that I know all of the words, nor am I really a runner. But I am in a family of runners and we are all gearing up to “run baby run baby run” – for orphaned children in China.
Love Without Boundaries has a team running in the 35th annual Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington DC on October 31st. My husband, Ben, will be trying to keep up with our oldest son and daughter in this year’s Marine Corps Marathon. Our youngest five children are running in the kids’ Fun Run held the day before, and they’ve already started training – they ALL want to be first. What they don’t realize is that the “real” winners will be the babies the funds will help through LWB.
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LWB is thrilled to announce that we are offering $1500 grants towards the adoption of two wonderful little boys who are awaiting families.
Adam is a four-year old from Loudi in Hunan province who has faced a number of medical challenges in his short life. He had a heart defect which has closed on its own and clubbed feet which are correcting nicely (with close attention to his bracing and skin care by his foster family). He has had surgery on his spinal cord, and CT scans are showing decreased swelling of his brain. Such a strong little boy!
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At this time of year, when the sun is most hidden, the holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rays of hope and light. Indeed, the physical darkness of this time of year can be a metaphor for the darkness that often envelopes us at times of illness and loss of a loved one, when the world sometimes feels dark and cold. At such times, we yearn for the sun, and the light and warmth that it provides. Often, it is through simple and unrecognized miracles that we are able to feel the warmth of hope and light. — Rabbi Rafael Goldstein
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Meet Melanie, one of our “auction babies” who had surgery for a serious heart defect in June. Currently 18 months old, she keeps life interesting for the other residents at Heartbridge while she recovers and gets stronger. Melanie is a bit of a drama queen and likes to keep everyone on their toes wondering what expression she is going to pull out of her hat next. Perhaps she is a great actress in the making!
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“Look into my eyes as I attempt to swallow my own feet!”
It is such a joy to see this impish grin on little Kathy’s face. Kathy came to Heartbridge in July after having been through two difficult surgeries, and for awhile Kathy was not interested in food at all. We we all very concerned about her. Now, however, she seems to have discovered her appetite….and her own flexibility as well!
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