Orphans with Arthrogryposis

There are kids with Arthrogryposis all over the world who wait for a family to call their own. Every child should have a Mama and Papa to love them. Sadly many kids will never know the love of a family as they will live out their shortened lives in institutions. The children posted here are from Reecesrainbow.com If you can't adopt, you can donate to their grants on reecesrainbow.com Don't leave them to die in institutions.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Grady has a family!!!!!!!!

Grady has a family
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Please go here:
If you want to read about his new family and/or donate to their adoption fund!



Update on Aaron!


Aaron's family was forced to come home due to paperwork issues in Aaron's region.

Thankfully they're scheduled to go back to his country at the end of August for court. They're hoping there won't be any more 'bumps' in the road to bringing Aaron home!

If you want to follow their journey back to Eastern Europe or help them with last minute adoption expenses go to their blog.


Monday, August 2, 2010

Meet Tasha!!!!!

Meet Tasha!!


Girl, Born December 8, 2009
Little Tasha is so pretty! She was born with arthrogryposis, and is missing her left foot entirely. Her right foot is clubbed, and she has had some corrective surgery for that already. Tasha is considered typically developing cognitively, and has a pleasant disposition! Now is a great time to get her home, to offer her surgery, physical therapy, and early intervention in a loving family environment.

Could she be YOUR daughter?

Tasha's profile on Reece's Rainbow can be found here

Donate to her grant fund here (be sure to specify the money is for Tasha)

Happy Birthday Moira!!!!!!

August is Moira's Birthday Month!!!!!


Moira will be 1 year old on August 10th. She has a diagnosis of Arthrogryposis & cleft palate. Cleft Palate along with Arthrogryposis isn't super common its also not unheard of. Typically a child w/ AMC & cleft palate would have received lots & lots of treatment in the first year of life because the first year is when the joint contractures are easiest to stretch out & treat. Because Moira is an orphan in Eastern Europe she likely has received no treatment for her medical conditions & likely won't unless she is adopted.

Could Moira be YOUR daughter?

She currently has ZERO in her account through Reece's Rainbow. If you aren't in a position to adopt but want to help her future forever family you can donate to Moira's grant fund here (be sure to specify the money is for Moira's fund)

Moira's profile on Reece's Rainbow can be found here!

Aaron

Please keep Aaron's family in your thoughts & prayers as they wait for the paper work to be completed in Aaron's country so they can return to bring him home

Friday, June 18, 2010

Aaron's Family is coming

Remember Aaron?????


He has Arthrogryposis in all limbs.

His family committed to him around Christmas of '09, unfortunately he had already been transferred to an institution but that didn't stop the Nalle Family.

They've done most of the paper chase and have waited and waited and waited and they have a DATE to go to Aaron's country to meet him & finalize the adoption!!!!

July 13th is the big day!

To follow their journey to Eastern Europe or to donate to last minute adoption expenses click here: http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Elizaveta has been waiting for EIGHT Years!!!

When I first started following the waiting children on Reece's Rainbow back in 2007 when I found a link on my friend Valerie's blog it wasn't too long after that Elizaveta was listed.

That was almost THREE YEARS ago and she is STILL waiting on her forever family.

She is EIGHT years old has have NEVER known the love of a family. Imagine being 8 years old & never ever calling anyone "Mom" & being comforted by a mother (or a father!) She is likely living in an institution getting the just basic necessity of food, water & shelter.

There is very little information on how her Arthrogryposis affects her. I would assume she is affected in at least her legs because if it was "uppers only" I'm sure that would be said. Reece's Rainbow lists her has smart, social & able!


Could you be the family she needs to Blossom??????

Here is here information from Reece's Rainbow

Girl, Born January 2002


Elizaveta doesn't have a lot to smile about, but isn't she a LOVE?? She was born with arthrogryposis. Despite her disability, she is very able, smart, happy, and social. She will truly blossom in a loving family!

  • 2 trips
  • One parent for first trip, about one week
  • Both parents travel for 2nd trip, only 4 days
  • Region prefers no more than 3 children at home
  • Total program and travel fees under $19k
  • Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation and a $500 waiting child donation
  • Multiple children can be adopted simultaneously (from the same orphanage)
  • Married couples and single mothers may apply
  • Easy travel and comfortable accommodations in Moscow

Our agency partner involved with this adoption is About A Child. Please contact Victoria Kats at 888.596.2816 888.596.2816 for more information.