There are so many kiddos waiting I always feel a bit torn as to who gets chosen to spot light. So this week, I am going to focus on several different categories!
Aging out:
"Justine"
She has urinary and fecal incontinence, strephenopodia of both feet; she can walk alone, but not steadily. In life she can take good care of herself, and is obedient to adult; she is a clever, active and outgoing girl.
She seems to be well cared for and is fond of her nannies but has agreed to be adopted and has stated that she wants a family of her own.
She seems to be well cared for and is fond of her nannies but has agreed to be adopted and has stated that she wants a family of her own.
She is outgoing, active, smart, polite, talks and smiles a lot, she says “hello” to others actively, she loves learning, now she studies in our Welfare Institute, she likes reading books, she often read stories for the children in the Welfare Institute, she can do the math problems, she can say a little English, she can take care of herself, she usually help the other children actively in the Welfare Institute, Both aunts and the children like her very much.
This beautiful girl deserves a family of her very own! Pray that her forever family finds her.
"Dawn"
This is "Dawn". Just look at that smile ! This beautiful girl will age out inFebuary 2013 and wants a familly of her own. "Dawn is being cared for by a wonderful organization in China.
She has spina bifida and is in a wheelchair, but she is able to get into and out of the chair on her own and can get up stairs on her own. She does her own self-care independently.
Someone who knows her personally wrote:
"Dawn" is 12 and a half, and will age out of the program in 18 months, she is aware of this too. She has spina bifida, uses a wheelchair and is studying grade 4 in local school - and doing well. She is confident, articulate and happy. As "Dawn" is on the adoption program, myself and one of our teachers that has lived abroad in another culture took some time to really talk to her about adoption this week. Dawn already has a degree of understanding that adoption to another culture and language would be difficult (she is used to playing and being around non-speaking foreign people that come to the centre on short term teams), however, she has stated that she would like to have a family, and that she would like to go abroad. She is willing to work to overcome language difficulties for that.
"Dawn" is 12 and a half, and will age out of the program in 18 months, she is aware of this too. She has spina bifida, uses a wheelchair and is studying grade 4 in local school - and doing well. She is confident, articulate and happy. As "Dawn" is on the adoption program, myself and one of our teachers that has lived abroad in another culture took some time to really talk to her about adoption this week. Dawn already has a degree of understanding that adoption to another culture and language would be difficult (she is used to playing and being around non-speaking foreign people that come to the centre on short term teams), however, she has stated that she would like to have a family, and that she would like to go abroad. She is willing to work to overcome language difficulties for that.
She is also aware that education, future jobs and life in a place like the USA would be easier for her than in China where wheelchair uses are still not supported well.
Please spread the word about this amazing young lady !
Boys:
"Dean"
I love this boy!!! What an amazing smile and I bet he has just an incredible personality to go with that smile!!!!!! Dean has Thallasemia and is currently waiting on China's shared list.
Dean does not currently attend school because he has to receive transfusions every 1-2 months. Because of this, his developments in all areas are a little delayed compared with his peers. Now he can walk up and down stairs independently, and he can jump off the floor with both feet. He can walk in a straight line. He can hold a pencil to draw lines and circles. No one teaches him to recognize triangles and squares, so he can’t draw them. He likes coloring and he knows the concept of big and small, in and out, many and few, right and left etc.
He can identify different colors, such as red, yellow, green, blue, white and black etc. He can count from 1 to 10. However, he can’t recognize numbers because he doesn't attend school. He knows concept of week and he knows what day it is today or tomorrow. His language development is average. He is talkative and can carry simple conversations, but his some of pronunciation is not so clear. He can feed himself and go to toilet on his own. He can put on or take off his clothes, shoes and socks. He likes helping with auntie, such as fetching bottles for younger children.
Dean is active and precious boy. Every time when people come to his living group he is always the first to call “mama” or “baba”, with loud sound and bright smile. He is very active in outdoor activities, but in his room he likes sitting on his own chair quietly to play toys or watch TV, very attentively. He gets along very well with children in the same group. He is closest to the caretaker who looks after him and other children in the same group. His favorite toy is toy gun. Dean receives blood transfusions every 1-2 months
Please pray that Dean finds his forever family soon. There is a critical blood shortage in many provinces in China. So for the orphans that are transfusion dependent it is crucial that they find their forever families soon.
"Jack"
This precious and beautiful boy has been waiting so long! Too long ! Jack just turned 5 years old this week!
Info from when he was with Madison: Jack is an adorable little guy who has Thalassemmia which requires him to receive monthly transfusions and then another process done three days a month to take the iron out of his blood to prevent organ damage in the future. This well behaved little boy is quiet by nature which is apparent as he remains totally patient during his treatments.
Jack lives at the orphanage where he is one of 22 children in his group. He attends Kindergarten during the day where he is learning to speak in English as well as Chinese. He already speaks and understands a lot of English and actually stated, “I like pizza.” According to his teachers he is of normal intelligence and very social. He likes to do puzzles, as well as sing and dance. In his quiet time he likes to watch television. His favorite program is Happy Sheep, a Chinese cartoon. Jack truly wants to be adopted and come to his forever family in America. He was very vocal about this fact!
Jack lives at the orphanage where he is one of 22 children in his group. He attends Kindergarten during the day where he is learning to speak in English as well as Chinese. He already speaks and understands a lot of English and actually stated, “I like pizza.” According to his teachers he is of normal intelligence and very social. He likes to do puzzles, as well as sing and dance. In his quiet time he likes to watch television. His favorite program is Happy Sheep, a Chinese cartoon. Jack truly wants to be adopted and come to his forever family in America. He was very vocal about this fact!
At 1.5 years, he could walk alone, clearly speak about 2-3 words, could to use a spoon to eat & drink from a cup. He knew lots of familiar persons, places & objects, & was willing to get small things according to instructions. At 2 years, he enjoyed imitating adults facial expressions &familiar voice & started to point out things as per names. He could point out things when he was asked familiar things or pictures. He could turn over pages of a book with thick texture. He liked drawing with a pen. He could be cooperative when putting on clothes. At 3 years, he had good sense of balance, go upstairs and downstairs, throw or kick or catch a ball. He could put on shoes, take off unlined clothes &can put on pants. He could name some daily items. Now he studies in the kindergarten. He is interested in listening music & stories, knows inner and outer, big and small, speak sentences of 5-10 words. He could tell his name when asking, imitate adults doing simple things, explore surroundings.
This is one of the most beautiful boys I have ever seen :)
The staff at Madison Adoption Associates had the pleasure to spend some time with this precious treasure.
Please pass the word on about this hidden gem!
Girls:
"Yvonne/Danielle"
This precious girl has been waiting so long. Her sadness is in these updated photos just speaks volumes about the state of her heart.
Here are some current updates on this precious girl.
Her updated measurements:
Height: 110cm ; Weight: 19.5kg ; Foot: 16cm
Height: 110cm ; Weight: 19.5kg ; Foot: 16cm
1.Does she understand adoption and does she want to be adopted by a foreign family? She doesn’t really understand what adoption is.
2. What grade is she in and how does she do?
She is in preschool now. She is doing ok at school.
3. Does she get along well with younger children?
She gets along better with children younger than her.
4. Does she have any psychological/behavi
5. Can you describe her personality? She is introverted, easy going, not talkative, not good at express herself and her feeling.
6.What are some of her favorite activities? She likes to play and watch cartoon with other children.
7. Is there any updated medical information? No
8.Does she act like a normal child for her age? She is a little delayed compare with other children same age.
9. Is she lovable and who is she closest to? She is lovable. Her closest person is her foster mom.
10. Does she have a best friend? She is close to big sister in foster.
2. What grade is she in and how does she do?
She is in preschool now. She is doing ok at school.
3. Does she get along well with younger children?
She gets along better with children younger than her.
4. Does she have any psychological/behavi
5. Can you describe her personality? She is introverted, easy going, not talkative, not good at express herself and her feeling.
6.What are some of her favorite activities? She likes to play and watch cartoon with other children.
7. Is there any updated medical information? No
8.Does she act like a normal child for her age? She is a little delayed compare with other children same age.
9. Is she lovable and who is she closest to? She is lovable. Her closest person is her foster mom.
10. Does she have a best friend? She is close to big sister in foster.
From a friend: I had a dermatologist look at her pics and file and he thinks her condition is just nevus. I also had a plastic surgeon look at her file and he said the area in and on the side of her mouth could easily be removed and should be removed as to not interfere with her eating.
She has normal mental development. She knows things in her environment. She can count from one to twenty. She can communicate with grown-ups. She often communicates with people she knows.
Danielle is a very pretty little girl who is active, fond of listing to music, playing games and watching TV. She has a ready smile. She knows colors and animals, body parts and can button and unbutton clothing. She can put on and take off her shoes and clothes and stand on one foot for at least two seconds. She can draw. She is not picky about food and her favorite food is rice. Danielle lives in the institution and her eyes reflect how much she needs a forever family
But behind that sadness is a beautiful girl longing to be loved and treasured. Please pass the word on about this precious girl.
"Nicole"
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Nicole – female, age 6 years, albinism. In school there are many children who play and study with Nicole. When she is cuddled or plays with her caretaker, she would turn her face to be in a “poor light”. This makes Nicole feel comfortable and she wouldn’t close her eyes because of light stimulation. She could then see new things and familiar people. The excellent care and loving of the caretakers help her to understand everything around her. She is a very polite child. Nicole is fairly extroverted, active, and lovely. It is with hope that “she is able to be joyful and happy forever”. Such a darling little girl! Please contact Lifeline Children’s Services for more information
She is now special focus and is listed as Nicole with Lifeline. Contact Lisa Kelly at lisa.kelly@lifelinec
She is a smart and happy girl. Right now she is in school and living with a foster family. She gets along very well with the other children at school and likes to read, sing and play games. She is a very polite child and greets everyone she meets.
Nicole is a beautiful six year old girl just waiting on her forever family!
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OR contact Annie at annie.hamlin@lifelin