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Blossoming Maire

Maire is, quite simply, a beautiful child.  She peers back at me from the pages of each monthly report with a stare as deep as the ocean between us is wide.  Maire entered our Loudi foster care program in January of 2009 at about one year of age.  This transition was quite difficult for her as she was extremely shy and distant and grieved heavily at the loss of her previous caregiver.  Maire had suffered a seizure as an infant but hadn’t had any repeat occurrences.  However, she didn’t make attempts to move about and play and didn’t seem to want to use her hands.  I worried about this beautiful girl with the profound gaze.
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On the Second Day of Christmas…

If there is no joyous way to give a festive gift, give love away. — Anonymous

Some of our favorite photos of the year showcase the affection between caregivers and children. The love between Samuel from Loudi Foster Care and his foster mother is clear and beautiful to see!

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Adam is Back on His Feet

I first “met” Adam when I was volunteering with LWB’s education program. He held a determined look in his little eyes. I learned that Adam had been born with multiple medical issues including a heart defect, a spinal meningocele, hydrocephalus and club feet. That’s a lot for one little guy to deal with!

Look What He’s Doing Now!

I met Matthew a year ago this week. He was a teen living in Loudi, Hunan who had been benefitting from an LWB-sponsored tutor. He was working hard to keep up in his classes despite a visual impairment and everyone was impressed — including me!

Matthew

Matthew is a special kid.  He has spent his entire life growing up in the confines of an orphanage, but he possesses a spark in his spirit that lights up a room.  I had the opportunity to meet him this past March and was so impressed with him.  Matthew has albinism and poor vision, and  [...]