Waiting to Blossom

Paul

We just recieved this email and video from our friends at Lifeline.  Please help advocate for Paul.  His earthly body is less than perfect - but his heavenly body will be a masterpiece. 

Have you ever wanted to change a life?  I mean REALLY change a life.  This little honey, Paul, struggles with mobility.  His arms and his legs are compromised.  He is said to be bright and active.  He can crawl in and out of his crib and mobilizes himself by scooting.   He is need of a loving family who is willing to help him reach his fullest potential.   It is my pleasure to introduce you to Paul…..

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Here are new pictures of Nick.  Nick is a handsome boy with post operative CHD.   A recent update says this about Nick:

He lives at the orphanage.
He never been in foster home.
He is a sweet boy. He is getting along well with other children. He has some good friends, such as XXXX, XXXX.
His main food is rice, meat and vegetable. He loves to eat pork.
He usually has a whole bowl rice for lunch and dinner. His meal time is 7am for breakfast, 11:30-12:00 for lunch and 5pm for dinner.
He sleeps alone. He takes nap from 12:00-2:00pm. He goes to bed at 8pm. 
He plays a little bit before his bed time. He gets up during mid-night if he needs to go to pee.
He sleeps in dark and quiet.
He likes to take shower.
His nick name is XXXXX
He doesn’t like strangers.
When he is upset, you can play with him and also give him some snacks. Then he will be happy.
He doesn’t have any birth note.
He only had couple times cold. He doesn’t have any allergy.
He is 106.5cm, 17kg, 50cm head, 53.5cm chest, 15cm foot, 24 teeth

Please help advocate for Nick.  If you would like to learn more about him - please contact Janell Lucas or Amy Hart for more information.  Thank You!!!

Look at this gorgeous list of kids available through Lifeline Children's Services.

This list of kids is available exclusively to Lifeline until December.  Please email amy dummier to find out more information regarding these beautiful children. 

	Alice-Age 2, Female Congenital atresia of external acoustic meatus Alice is stated to be extroverted, likes to cuddle and is full of facial expressions. She is also fond of playing with toys.
	Ben-Age 4, Male CHD Ben is stated to like to listen to stories told by his teacher’s.  He also likes to play with toys.
	Brady-Age 4, Male Post-operative Spina Bifida It is stated that Brady loves to play hide and seek. He can stand without help and walk freely.
	Chris-Age 3 1/2, Male Absence of right upper limb; absence of index finger and ring finger; normal intelectual and physical development. Chris is stated to like to watch tv and listen to children’s music. He also likes to take toys and play with them one at a time.
	Grace – Age 5, Female Post-operative cleft lip and palate, partial defect of finger and toes Grace is stated to like to sing, dance and play games. . She is active and talkative. She likes to watch cartoons and she knows how to share with other kids.
	Henley – Age 4, Female Hemiplegia on left side, Schizencephaly on right side Henley is stated to like playing with others. She can name all of the other children in her class. She is lovely, quiet, and very clever. It is stated that all of the care takers like her.
	Kent-Age 10, Male Qualified PE, Healthy Kent is stated to be active and outgoing. He always tries to help the caregivers. He is very good at performances. He enjoys playing iwth his friends, playing games, football, or hide and seek.
	Leigh Ann- Age 10, Female Post-operative cleft lip and palate Leigh Ann is stated to take initiative to help her caretakers do housework. She likes to play with other children. She has normal develpment both physically and intellectualy.
	Libby-Age 3, Female Post-operative left equinovarus and lumbosacral adipose spinal myelomingocele Libby is stated to be a bright and lovely girl. She is an extovert and has a ready smile.
	Maggie – Age 2 1/2, Female (HOLD) Repaired meningocele Maggie is stated to be doing well after her surgery. She can say two word phrases and can walk with some help. She is quiet and loves to listen to music.
	Maria – Age 11, Female     (HOLD) Partial deficiency of growth hormone; normal physical development Maria is stated to have won many educational awards for calligraphy, reading, and excellent school record. She is active, mischievious, clever, confident, beautiful, and loveley.
	Natalie – Age 9, Female Generally healthy Natalie is stated to dance beautifully. She likes to share and has a gentle personality. She also likes to help take care of the other children.
	Nick-Age 6 1/2, Male Post-operative CHD Nick is stated to have normal physical and mental development. He is strong and likes to play games and sing. He is extroverted and likes to learn.
	Olivia - Age 5, Female         (HOLD) Deformity of limbs, 2 fingers on left hand and 3 fingers on right hand, left lower limb 45 cm and right lower limb 51 cm Olivia is stated to be clever. She likes to answer the teacher’s questions and all the people like her.
	Paul-Age 2 1/2, Male deformity of hands and feet/ varus limb deformity Paul is stated tobe mentally and physically healthy. He talks alot and is very active. He follows instructions. Despite his medical special need he is very independent.
	Pierce-Age 5, Male Post-operative cleft lip, unrepaired cleft palate Pierce is stated to be outgoing and curious to the things around him. He also enjoys watching T.V.
	Saige – Age 6, Female (HOLD) 1 CHD; tetralogy of Fallot 2 WBC and NEUT # go up 3 hypochromic microcytic anemia Video taken in March 2009: http://vimeo.com/4314201 Password = llcs424
	Tim-Age 5, Male Congenital absence of toes on right foot/syndactylia; right lower limb is shorter than left side; delayed physical development, normal intelligence Tim is stated to have normal physical development but walks with a limp.  He eats well and is not picky with food. He like to climb and is active.
	Whitney-age 2 1/2, Female Albinism Whitney is stated to be introverted. She likes sitting and playing with toys independently.  She likes eating food and loves crackers.

 

 

FILE TO BE RETURNED APRIL 30!

Families need to be prepared to submit an LOI this week to consider Henry. If an LOI is not submitted, his file will be automatically returned to the shared list on May 1. 

3 year old Henry is a champion!  He has both hands & right lower leg deformity. He can say some simple words and sentences, such as “Nihao, A Yi, I want…”. He can totally understand people talking. He can hold to stand up, jump, also pick things up.  He also can hold a bat to play ball or pat balls by hands.

Watch the video below and you can see the joy in his eyes and spirit that makes him a champion. 

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Please help spread the word about Henry so that he will find his forever home soon.
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FILE TO BE RETURNED APRIL 30!

Families need to be prepared to submit an LOI this week to consider Olivia.  If an LOI is not submitted, her file will be automatically returned to the shared list on May 1. 

Just look at how beautiful 5 year old Olivia is.  Olivia has multiple limb deformities of both the arms and legs, but has a spirit that thrives. 

An orthopedist that reviewed her file had this to say:

This girl will be very functional with her upper extremities. It is surprising how well kids with this condition will adapt to the point of even playing musical instruments. There is a well known newscaster in Los Angeles named Bree Walker who has a similar condition and has led a very productive life to include having children of her own. There is also a world champion chess player named Mikhail Tal. Her leg length discrepency will worsen as she gets older and she will benefit from surgical treatment of this. She appears to have fibular hemimelia (difficult to tell for sure from the pictures). She does have a good plantigrade foot. She will likely need leg lengthening on her left. This is a difficult procedure best done by a specialist. In the meantime the shoe lift is a good temporizing measure. I don't see any inidcation she has cerebral palsy. She appears to be developing well from a mental/social perspective. Please let me know if I can be of any other assistance.

From her update 3-5-10:

the surgery to separate her fingers of both hands are done well. Her fingers can move well. She can hold some things not very heavy, but she can't make a fist. Both her wrists can be bent but not 100%. Her left elbow can be bent, but limited. Same for her right elbow. Left knee is doing fine. Left ankle can't be 100% bent. The wound at left arm and left leg seems fine. Her both arm muscles are normal. Her leg muscle test is IV +. Left leg is about 6cm shorter than right leg. Her right leg is normal. Her heart is normal and her nerve system reaction is normal.

Olivia's personality is described as outgoing, she is a clever girl, likes answering teachers' questions, and has strong self-managing ability, good living habits and all people like her.

Time is running short for Olivia. Please help spread the word about her so that she will find her forever home soon.
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Zachary

This is Zachary.  Zachary is 20 months old and just look at him go!  Zachary is described as restless and sometimes obstinate.  He has a repaired cleft lip and his III° palate is still open.  His file mentions a diagnosis of ASD in one section - but it is unclear if this diagnosis has been confirmed. 

**An Update from his orphanage says he is on target with the other children and he is "all boy".  He is active, curious, funny and mischievous.  Zachary's file will be returned April 30, so time is running short for him.

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Please help spread the word about Zachary so that he will find his forever home soon.
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Girl - age 6

SN - cafe-au-lait-spots (neurocutaneous syndrome suggested)

She is outgoing, close to familiar people, polite, independent, prefers outdoors, and play with peers.  She cares about her family members, would talk with mom for long time, has her own evaluation on true and false; she would teach the smaller kids and organize them to play together.

Time is running very short for this girl. Please help spread the word about her so that she will find her forever home soon.
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Girl - age 9

SN - generally healthy

An older girl from ***, although she has speech issue, she has the best sense of music and she loves to dance. The lady said she is very sweet and outgoing. She will need a family who can help her to develop her talent.

Time is running very short for this girl. Please help spread the word about her so that she will find her forever home soon.
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Boy - Age 4

SN - β Mediterranean anemia.

He is an active little boy, gets along well with others.  He has strong curiosity, likes exploring. He likes playing with other children, taking a walk and playing games with them. He has certain common sense, lines up when going downstairs and going to class with other kids every day, sit well and listen carefully to teachers in class.

Time is running very short for this boy.  Please help spread the word about him so that he will find his forever home soon.
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Girl - age 5

SN - postoperative meningocele

This girl has received repair of meningocele in Children’s Hospital of *** Province in 2004, postoperative recovery well and discharged on ***, 2004. She is healthy now.  She is in kindergarten now, loves to play outside, play with cars and act like a spoiled child. She loves to sleep with foster parents. She happy every day. 

Time is running very short for this girl. Please help spread the word about her so that she will find her forever home soon.
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Here is a beautiful 13 year old girl who will no longer have a chance at a family if she is not adopted by June.  She has no known special needs other than she has spent her entire life without a family to genuinely love her. She is described as outgoing, bold, and ferocious. 

She respects her teachers and elders, likes to communicate with others, and can get along with other children. She doesn't always like to study, however, she is very smart and sensible.  She can help other younger children with simple tasks. 

Time is running very short for this girl. Please help spread the word about her so that she will find her forever home soon. Families will need to have a dossier already logged in to be considered. 
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FILES TO BE RETURNED APRIL 16!

Here are TWO healthy boys! 

Blake is 6 years old and Tripp is 8 years old. 

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**Blake's special need is his age - he is 6 years old and healthy! Blake is shy, likes playing toys and games, is quick in reaction, is closest to his mother and older brother in foster family, His favorite activity is playing with other children and his favorite toy is electric train. Since the second half of the year of 2008 Blake went to a kindergarten near his foster family, in which he has learned much cultural knowledge and many social rituals.	**Tripp's special need is his age - he is 8 years old and healthy! Tripp is a very polite child and calls the caretakers "Auntie or Uncle" all the time.  He is very smart, curious and shows his interests in many things.  He is a very active boy and loves to play with his friends.  He loves taking care of the younger kids.  Tripp is able to take care of himself well such as dress himself up and etc.  Now he stays with 10 other kids in a big room and he treats all kids very friendly. Whenever his friends were being adopted, he will show envy and ask when would be his turn.  He always shows his eagerness to meet his parents (adopter).  He has a very positive attitude towards being adopted and always answers YES  whenever he was asked if he is willing to be adopted.

Time is running short for Blake & Tripp. Please help spread the word about them so that they will find thier forever homes soon.
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FILE TO BE RETURNED APRIL 16!

Luke's special need is Congenital cardiac disease; Pulmonary atresia; Ventricular and cardiac atrium septal defect; Patent arterial duct persistent in left upper vein.

Surgery - systemic pulmonary shunt Jan 7, 2008.

Luke is a fairly extroverted child, laughing a lot with a very lovely personality. He is a very easy going boy and charms all the caretakers. Whenever he sees any type of fruit, he will show special interests as he likes fruit very much. We all love him very much and sincerely wish he will find a loving family soon.  He is craving for parents' love and he deserves all the loves as other kids.  We believe that he will grow up healthily, happily and have a very bright future in a loving family.

NEW VIDEO available (3/2010)

Luke's Video

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Time is running short for Luke. Please help spread the word about Luke so that he will find his forever home soon.
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FILE TO BE RETURNED APRIL 16!

Just looke at little Isaiah!  Isaiah's special need is anorchia and suspected dwarfism.  Please have a look at the video and see this sweet boy. 

Isaiah likes to draw all the nanny's attention by saying or waving Hi to them. He likes to be hugged and played with. He also likes to stroll around in his walker following his nanny. He doesn't like to be put in bed, instead, he will pretend being upset. He will fall to sleep very fast if the nannys don't buy his tricks and ignore him. He likes to suck his thumb a lot. He really is a very charming little boy and we all love him so much.

NEW VIDEO available (3/2010)
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Time is running short for Isaiah. Please help spread the word about Isaiah so that he will find his forever home soon.
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Thank you!