tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30961833875037043522024-03-18T21:58:52.085-05:00I Love you more than Cookies !"Adopting a child won't change the world, but it will change the world, for that child."Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.comBlogger350125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-36627191043638348522016-09-09T12:33:00.001-05:002016-09-09T12:33:45.424-05:00Introducing MONKEY ! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">With a humbled heart and a huge smile, we wish to thank everyone who share our journey , donated, prayed and offered support. With out you all we could not have made this happen so quickly. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Monkey has been in our family since June. She has truly fit in extremely well. We had a prior relationship with her and her previous family so we were not strangers. My other kids thought of her as a sister and vice versa. We have had some bumps, and some heart issues, but with lots of patience, love, and open communication we are all adjusting wonderfully. We love this baby girl so much. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally.... Monkey !!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> She is funny, and energetic, and cuddly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After our first hike together in the mountains. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Isabella is 10, Monkey is 8, and Baby girl is 8. Three musketeers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It was an up hill journey to complete this adoption lol!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our beautiful little girl. So happy she is here :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you each and everyone. You have blessed us richly. </span><br />
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Huge THANK YOU to each friend who has shared our need, prayed, or donated. We have almost reached the half way point :) if you look at the right hand side the ticker has the new total from all our fundraisers to date. <br />
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We still have home made Organic Goat milk Soaps for sale and our latest fundraiser is <b><span style="font-size: large;">a T-shirt sale thru Teespring. High quality shirts and sweat shirts in Ladies cut, Unisex , Baseball Tee and a cozy sweatshirt. LOTS of colors too!</span></b><br />
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Click<a href="https://teespring.com/monkey-makes-8-for-the-falvos?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=campaign#_=_" target="_blank"> <span style="color: red;">here to</span></a> see our T shirt fundraiser :) thank you so much!<br />
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-12943965772392619732016-04-04T14:06:00.002-05:002016-05-16T13:33:55.286-05:00SURPRISE!!! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thank you SO MUCH for blessing our family! We have raised just over $800 from Paypal, checks and our YOUCARING page! Humbled doesn't even touch it :) <br />
I have had many questions. I can not share any info on "Monkey" other then she is a cutie. She is a 7year old little girl who is active loud and funny. This is a domestic adoption. Costs are SO much lower than an international adoption, but we still have travel, attorney fees, court, social worker, and background checks. They ICPC process is very important so we have to be sure everything is done correctly. We have used what we had on hand, plus have had a fridge, stove and septic issues :( eek... Next our sweet Annabelle pony, was diagnosed with Choke. Basically a food ball stuck in her esophagus. It was life or death. After trying to clear the blockage for 24 hours we had to call the vet out. Either she could clear it for a reasonable price or we would have to have her put down :( <br />
Thankfully after 2 hours and $300 the vet cleared the blockage! Such relief for our family. <br />
So appreciative of the support we have been shown!<br />
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We have a big announcement! We are growing! We are adding little "monkey" to our family! Read our YOUCaring page for details. <a href="https://www.youcaring.com/maria-falvo-549897" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a><br />
We have always advocated and fundraised joyfully for other families but this time we need your support :) I would be so grateful if you would pray, share and donate if led to our journey.<br />
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Every donation of $6.00 or more will be blessed with a bar of homemade boutique style organic Goat milk and Essential oil soap! Please send me an email or fb message with your address and donation and I will bless you with<span style="color: red;"></span> a yummy bar :) <br />
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Thank you to each and every friend who shared and donated and prayed over the Kunkle family adoption and fundraiser! Together we were able to have a matching grant and raise $3250 AFTER the pesky Paypal fees ;)<br />
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A pittance is left of the HUGE mountain that stood between three young people who so desperately want a family of their own and the family fighting and sacrificing to get to them and make them part of their family. <br />
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And we have a winner!!! Thank you Liz for being such a huge support to the Kunkle family. <br />
Please notify Buffey of your prize choice and she will ship it out asap. <br />
Buffey leaves in <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">24 hours for Ukraine!!! So </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">exciting.</span><br />
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Please continue to cover Buffey and family in prayers, She will be traveling to Ukraine alone. Ukraine is a beautiful country with wonderful people but the winter time is hard on everyone. Power outages , heat shortages, flu season and delays.. <br />
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My dear friend Buffey and her family are on the home stretch to raising the funds to go to U* and walk the walk to bring these children home. Your donation, prayers and shares of this post will help. Be part of something amazing. Lets do this! Nothing is impossible with God and his village :)<br />
Together we can PRAY THESE CHILDREN HOME! <br />
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<strong>James 1:27 (NIV)</strong><br />
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<strong>Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.</strong><br />
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Tolik (15) and Anastasia (13) are biological siblings. Four years ago, as orphanages often do, the children became separated from one another. This year they have had their hopes heightened with the understanding that <strong>Dale and Buffey Kunkle</strong> are coming for them both. The Kunkles hosted Tolik this summer. The siblings have been reunited briefly and are eager to be adopted. Misha (16) entered the picture when Buffey visited the orphanage in Ukraine earlier this year. Being a close friend to Tolik she began to learn about him, see their interactions and the nudging grew to consider bringing him home too. He prays for a forever family with his best friend and "brother". <br />
Currently Anastasia, Tolik and Misha are waiting in hopes that the Kunkle’s will return for them. They are unaware that $17,000 (roughly) is needed to bring them home. Thanks to Pure and Faultless the Kunkles were given the opportunity to receive a matching grant of $5000 if they raised $5000. Together we made this happen for them! Now the remaining $6000 or so needs to be raised. Buffey expects to travel to U* for her SDA appointment at the end of THIS MONTH. There is a weightiness in knowing that trust is already a painful prospect for the children. Dale and Buffey want these children to know what every heart truly longs for, to be seen, understood, nurtured and enjoyed.<br />
Their family, their marriage, and the children need our prayer support and encouragement during this time. <br />
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For every $10 donation to the pay pal link on the right side you will receive 5 chances in the drawing for the following AMAZING prizes.<br />
WINNERS choice of ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AMAZING GIFTS ALL VALUED AT OVER $500 <br />
This is a donation based giveaway, no refunds :) IF we raise the ENTIRE $6000 PLUS needed the Kunkles will draw ANOTHER name and we will have 2 winners!!!!! <br />
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FUNDRAISER WILL RUN FROM 1/12/2016 - 1/23/2016 <br />
**extended until the 26th hopeful to reach the half way point of $3000<br />
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To see the Kunkles bio on Pure and Faultless click below. <br />
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Buffey, Dale and their 3 children. Kristina was adopted from U* in 2014 and is thriving in her loving family.<br />
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Tolik , Anastasia, and Misha <br />
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Tolik (15) and Anastasia (13) are biological siblings<br />
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Windows 10 operating system</a></h4>
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Intel® Core™ M-5Y10 processor</a></h4>
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4GB system memory for basic multitasking</a></h4>
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128GB solid state drive (SSD)</a></h4>
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Chiclet-style keyboard dock</a></h4>
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Intel® HD Graphics 5300</a></h4>
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Stream entertainment from your laptop to your TV</a></h4>
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Weighs 3.2 lbs. and measures 0.63" thin</a></h4>
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Bluetooth interface syncs with compatible devices</a></h4>
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Micro USB 3.0 port</h4>
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Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer</h4>
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Next-generation wireless connectivity</h4>
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Built-in HD webcam with array microphone</h4>
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Metallic dark blue finish with polished diamond-cut edges</h4>
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Basic software package included</h4>
Evernote. 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365 Personal.</div>
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Headphone output. Microphone input.</div>
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-76396635659346127012016-01-10T16:03:00.002-06:002016-01-10T16:03:51.573-06:00Im back and we are doing well! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey ya'll. Its been a long bumpy road but we are finally at a place I think we all feel good about. Sasha has had many ups and downs, many challenge's and health issues with his ears. Many behavior issues and anxiety issues. 2 surgeries. In school, then homeschooled. Now after 3 years home I think we are settled into this "normal" and we have all found our place. Tatiana and Sasha are best buddies. She finds his eccentricities charming and quite funny. "That's just Sasha" she will explain. Love her outlook. Benji and Sasha are also close and have a language that only they can understand. That is good...and bad ;) they can put Dennis the Menace to shame the second my back is turned! Definitely keep me on my toes. <br />
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Pictures will follow soon with updates. I was forced out of hiding to help a dear friend. Buffey Kunkle fundraise and walk the long journey to bring home her 3 newest blessings from Ukraine. I will be using my blog as a home base, to focus on a giveaway for her family. I would love your support! Sharing and praying go a long way :)<br />
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-62512672727748579972014-01-23T12:40:00.001-06:002014-01-23T12:40:46.945-06:00Been away for too long<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Thank you to everyone for all the sweet messages. I am very sorry I allowed to the blog to slip by the wayside but when times are tough, sometimes, it is best to just hunker down , make your world small and focus on your family. That's where I have been. SO much as changed , several times over and I think we are finding our new normal. Sasha has had BIG adjustments and many medical issues. Our whole family has gone through adjustments and growing pains. I am very happy to say things are going well. </b><br />
<b>I am trying to give the blog a bit of a facelift, and will be trying to go backwards and catch everyone up with some of the things that have happened since September 2012 :)</b><br />
<b>Many blessings </b><br />
<b>xoxo</b><br />
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-40321704519046432392012-09-20T02:36:00.000-05:002012-09-21T13:07:17.097-05:00Freedom day-leaving all the familiar ,facing reality<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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checking out HIS new clothes<br />
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He wanted to just take the bag and leave. He didnt realize he had to leave his "old skin" behind. In the orphanage you leave with literally the skin on your body. Old clothes, down to underwear and socks you can not take. All new clothes to start a new life.<br />
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A man we see eating out of the dumpster every few days. I share this to be sure you remember this COULD BE THE FUTURE of many of the orphans who age out of the orphanage. If they dont have a drive to learn a skill or career, if they fall victim to abuse or alchol , this will be them. It is a sad everyday site. Eating out of dumpster to LIVE.<br />
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Look at how skinny his leg is at 8 1/2 years old. He is one skinny kid.<br />
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Sasha got to play with his buddy little A one last time. Really sweet kid. I am praying his forever family finds him. Everyday in this envirorment damages these kids horribly. <br />
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Wide eyed driving in the Machina! He chanted Machina, machina ,machina as every . car. passed :)<br />
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Relaxing for a minute with Giana<br />
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Celebrating Sasha's Gotcha day with friends out to dinner :):) <br />
Halya, our facilitator, Lindy and Guy House, Me and Giana, sasha , then Wil and His new son, Laura his wife, Sergey their translator and their other new son is on the end, hidden :)<br />
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I would LOVE to tell you Sasha fell asleep dreaming happy dream all peaceful his first night . But that would be a huge lie. <br />
He struggled horribly. He was scared, and mad, and totally freaked out. It was awful. Awful. Did I say awful???<br />
He rocked, and stimmed, and bit his hands, he banged his head over and over hard! He spit at me, he hit me, and he picked his nose and tried to wipe it on me while growling like a crazy person. He pooped in his pants. <br />
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Too much info?<br />
Sorry. <br />
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This is the reality.<br />
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These beautiful awesome kids are broken and scared. They have zero coping skille. Zero life or family skills. He cant understand me. He has been abused and neglected. Every single sound or smell or sight totally and completely overwhelms his senses. <br />
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Around midnight I begged my facilitator Halya to take him to her room. I was scared and so freaked out. I could NOT help him to relax. <br />
She could. He slept. Finally after midnight....<br />
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Happy first night free.<br />
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Things were much the same the second night. I have been blessed with amazing new friends. Wil and his wife offered to come over and help me. He prayed over Sasha and spoke powerful affirming words over him, all while being in the throws of a battle. It was tough. But it helped to ease Sashas fears. <br />
Now bedtime is NOT a scary battle. He lays down, we read, look at his photo album and pray. He rocks and stims but not violently. Then he goes to sleep.<br />
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One day at a time. <br />
But the battle is far from won. The demons he battles are still here. The damage still needs to heal. <br />
He spasms and twitches and chants, and grunts and moans. He rocks. He does bang his head when frustrated or mad. Or sad. <br />
But he does smile. And he does seem to enjoy his new freedom.<br />
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We have issues each day. I see glimpses of improvement too. This has been a really hard journey. It will continue to be a hard journey. I really need prayers for Sasha to continue to heal. To trust. To over come. <br />
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I need prayers also. To remember to be calm and full of grace<br />
. I was not ready for the reality of how broken and damaged a child can become in 2 years . The battle to heal him. <br />
I am a work in progress. God pushes us harder and harder so we HAVE to lean on him. <br />
I have to lean. I cry, and I pray. <br />
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We have been here 7 weeks. I am SO TOTALLY tired and homesick. I want to hug ALL my babies.<br />
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Please advocate and pray for all the kids I posted about. They are all so deserving of getting a family and a chance at a real life!<br />
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Sorry for any errors, Im not spell checking or re reading. Too tired :)<br />
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-18928685221539316782012-09-07T11:43:00.000-05:002012-09-16T03:27:31.318-05:00Getting to know these little people<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<strong><em>First let me just clarify. During the summer months the orphanages send kids school age to summer camps. They leave the routine and orphanage environments they are used to, including caregivers they know, and are sent away.Many times kids are joined together from different orphanages. Can you imagine? Having the little security you have taken away, then to have the "normal" you know gone. They load up old buses and off they go mostly to way out of the way towns with very old poor buildings. And very limited staff. Very.limited. Erase the idea you have in your mind of summer camp. No bright colors. No fun activities. No fun filled days. No camp fire songs and roasting marshmallows. Think more like wake up , quick breakfast of mush, a piece of fruit from the local farm, and out the door you go to play and wander outside in the very hot weather until lunch time. Thats it. Drinks come at the scheduled time. No , it doesnt matter how thirsty you are. Not enough staff to pass out drinks whenever kids want them. Bathroom breaks? ha! No. These children go outside . They more delayed children, bless their hearts, stop and go where ever they are. Be it next to a bush, or next to your shoe. It is not their fault! They simply do not know better :( </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>These camps can be on the shores, or just a different orphanage. Typical children usually go to the nicer camps on the sea. But still it is not the fun packed camp we would think of. Kids spend their days wasting time and wandering around. Imagine leaving your 5-17 year olds outside most of the day unsupervised with other 5-17 year olds.... it is a recipe for trouble.</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Children deemed "special needs" or "Mentally delayed" depending on the severity of their condition and the opinion of the person evaluating them, will go to a "camp" on a lake (no one watching them most of the time) or to a emptied orphanage for the summer months. Thats where our little guy went. An emptied orphanage internat that was doing repairs while the regular residents are away at another "camp" In a remote town , to a large empty orphanage internat up on a hill, in the middle of nowhere.The blessing in this is we got to spend hours with some really amazing kids and get to know and love them. We have even found families for 2 children who no one seemed to know were here ! Children who have parents who leave them at the orphanages during the week, or school terms (this sad thing happens WAY more than you would like to believe) are required to take them home for the summer months. </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>While we were at the "camp" M where our little guy was sent with some of his classmates we encountered a handful of caregivers who seemed to like the kids and were kind. We also encountered a few that were very harsh. And I imagine the night caregiver and the weekend caregiver are the harshest :( I say this because the kids were very clingy and whiny on the weekends. Also a few children were sporting brand new cuts and bruises that were clearly from abuse. Black and blue buttocks in various stages of healing. Purple , yellow, blue. Large 2" bruises that look like slash marks going up the leg and hip of a skinny little 7 year old girl. Up the whole thigh and hip. A black eye and split lip plus various cuts and bruises on a sweet gently slow moving little boy with Cp. It disgusts and angers you. You feel powerless. You want to shake someone!</em></strong><br />
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This beautiful angel little A :) His laugh and joy warms your soul. He has hemi Cerebral Palsy and get around just fine. My facilitator speaks with him and she says he is a smart little guy. He LOVES when we are there because we lift him into the swing and onto the slide. He is unable to do that on his own so he is left to sit on the bench. He is a joy. The anger we felt over seeing his beat up face and bruised bottom was crazy. But who cares how we felt? Can you imagine being so helpless and being abused? This sweet child deserves better! He is papers are not cleared for adoption yet, but are being processed. I will be shouting with joy when he can be adopted!!!<br />
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These bruises in person were clearly a spanking gone nuts. They next day the bruises were dark purple and blue. She was VERY clingy and not herself for several days after this :(</div>
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<strong><em>Yet..There is NOTHING you can do. </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Nothing. </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Except. </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Find families. One. child. at a time! </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>So please take a look at these beautiful amazing little survivors that have wrapped themselves around our hearts :):) Can you pray for them? Some are not available for adoption :( others are just waiting and waiting. To be Picked :)</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Maybe. Just maybe. You will be looking at YOUR CHILD. </em></strong><br />
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This little cherub is an example of a child from a very poor farm family who brings her to live at the orphanage during the week, and brings her home on the weekends. Can you imagine choosing this environment for YOUR child? You can see by the light in her eyes and her plump little limbs she is cared for . Her family loves her I am sure but feel they have no choice. Its not a judgement but a sad reality.<br />
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Wow. What can I say about this little beauty? Sweet little "S" wrapped herself around our hearts QUICKLY. This child is a survivor and a rare little gem in this crazy world of hers. She is considered special needs because she has an easily treated condition here in the states. I spent hours with her, and have never seen anything out of the normal. She is FUNNY , and smart, and affectionate, and helpful :) All the caregivers rely on her to run errands, fold laundry, find kids, answer questions. Too much really but she is responsible. She wiggled her way into our visits with our little guy, and quickly we looked forward to seeing her as MUCH as seeing our Sasha! I knew I loved her the day my husband was a bit grouchy, and she looked at him and said (thru our translator)<strong> "it is easier to laugh then to cry, now smile!"</strong> <br />
This beautiful abandoned child sharing words of wisdom with my husband! I would have adopted this sweet little beauty in a second. Wanted to. But unfortunately she belongs to the M orphanage and my guy was only here for camp. It would have meant another complete adoption and my home study was not approved for a child her age. :( I was crushed. The burden of leaving her here..all alone was making me ill. Then an amazing thing happened! By posting her sweet face on Face book, and sharing what a gem she was HER MAMA FOUND HER! A friend of ours from back home, took one look into her sweet eyes and KNEW she was looking at her daughter! God worked this all out :) I have peace knowing sweet "S" will have a family to love her and protect her. She will thrive in a family ! Shoot- this kid has managed to thrive here ! That is very hard to do ;)<br />
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This gorgeous child is HILARIOUS! Another gem! He would be such an amazing light in a family. He is funny and smart and just a joy! Sadly he comes from a broken home and was removed. His papers to allow him to be adopted are in process, but no way to know when that could be. I ask that you pray for him, to not lose the light in his eyes, and the innocence in his heart. He really is a neat kid. Pray that his paperwork is completed and he can be adopted before that joy is stolen away from him.<br />
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This little guy is smart! And loves food! He tries to trick me into giving him several granola bars, even though his mouth is FULL :) When he sneaks into my backpack , he holds up 2 fingers to tell me he is getting 2 more darn it! My husband told him no , to get out of my bag and he was so funny-he started flicking my husbands arm and kicking dirt on his shoe! Really spunky kid but gentle with his friends and loves to sit on my lap. I completely understand the need to get as much food as you can NOW. He is trying to survive :( He is available to be adopted :) He would be a really neat kiddo to add to a family. Smart little guy ! Physically capable. I'm sure he has a label of mentally delayed -they all do. This life would delay anyone!<br />
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Little A found this workbook page outside and you would have thought it was a new Barbie doll! She was SO excited and wanted to just study it. Giana would try to tell her what was on the page, and she listened so intently and repeated it. I got the sense she really loves to learn.<br />
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Oh sweet little "A" ! This baby NEEDS a mama and a papa. She has a sister that she has been separated from :( They were together at the baby house (see my last post) She doesnt see well out of her right eye, and walks very slowly because of this. She is tender and tries to stay out of the fray. BUT if you make the effort to connect with her you will be rewarded! This baby is light as a feather and tiny (this picture makes her seem bigger then she is) and she loves to be hugged! Her face just lights up when she realizes you are actually TALKING TO HER! She has separated herself from her crazy world because it is easier then being hurt more , I would guess. Being alone is NOT where she wants to be, She lights up and interacts given just a bit of kindness and love :) Her sister is much the same way! We found her all alone back at the baby house, standing off , all alone holding a truck :(<br />
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Working on getting her to warm up to me. Didn't take long once she knew I cared about her :)<br />
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This is C ! Samantha's SISTER!! TELL ME THESE GIRLS ARE NOT PRECIOUS!! She is tiny and such a doll baby :) She needs a mama and a papa to bring these girls back together and love them! PLEASE consider them . Please share their info! I would love to talk with anyone considering them !!! They are precious. <br />
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This beautiful boy is "A" he stole Giana's heart :) really a smart loving kid.He is said to have ADHD. And he is in an orphanage for the mentally delayed. Wow. It blows my mind how these kids are labeled Mentally retarded, Mentally delayed, Psychological delay and they seem just like any other kid although behind a bit due to living here! These labels are a dangerous thing. GOOD news is he is the child who had the family come from Canada and they are adopting him ! </div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">(update- the couple have returned him to the orphanage. They are NOT adopting him. They hoped for a child that is smarter, with no institutional delays)</span></strong></div>
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Sweet "s" and me again :) Did I say how much I love this kid????<br />
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Sweet S and Sweet L - I need to do a post on L on the next blog post...AMAZING CHILD.<br />
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This little guy is older maybe 10? He is the bravest kid. BOTH of his feet are twisted in. Imagine both your toes pointing to the opposite ankle. Completely makes a line that he stands on . AND he runs and walks and climbs ! He is amazing! Seems smart and loves to talk. I am working on finding out if he is free to be adopted. This kid will go places if given the chance! <br />
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This is beautiful "A" before the beating. He is a happy joyful kid who claps with joy whenever something makes him smile! </div>
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<strong><em>I have several more kiddos to share with you all in my next blog post. They are all so deserving of a life much better then they have been dealt. I cant help but pick up each one that raises their arms to me. Kiss each cheek and whisper how good and special they are in their ears. I search out the child in the back, who stands there so forgotten. I WANT to work to earn their trust. To be blessed by their smile. I am so much richer for the experience this trip has given us. I have to say I am beyond proud of my Giana. She just jumps right in the middle of the kids. She doesnt care if they are dirty or sticky, or even on the day none of the girls had on underwear ....she would just smooth down their dresses and pick them up and love on them anyway. She makes us proud :)</em></strong></div>
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-13966792459258349562012-08-29T03:14:00.002-05:002012-08-29T03:56:10.475-05:00We had court !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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First official "Sasha" photo :) <strong><span style="font-size: large;">Introducing Sasha Falvo</span></strong> We love you so much little guy! You are going to make your mark in this world! God has big things planned for you sweetie :)<br />
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Family photo with the Asst Director of his Orphanage <br />
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The judge requested our little guy be in court to answer questions. :/ you can imagine how nervous we were for him. Folks here do not understand the desire to add a special needs child to your family. It truly baffles them. In there defense their lives are much harder then ours and they do not have access medical care or therapies that we do. So will Sasha being very twitchy, stimming, and biting his hand we were worried :( <br />
He did AMAZING! He was bored and nervous at first and continued to roam around the court room, the judge finally told the director to just let him be, "he is a child, let him walk" :) Sasha settled down next to the secretary and she let him draw on paper (he CAN hold a pencil!!) and he settled right down.<br />
When the judge finished asking us a ton of questions and Giana a ton of questions, he turned to Sasha and said "Where is mama and papa?" Sasha stood up with a shy smile and pointed to us!!! (happy dance, tears ya know ;)<br />
Then he asked him "where is the judge?" Sasha pointed out the window! Lol..too funny. Everyone laughed :) I dont think the little guy has any idea what a 'judge' is :) Over all it went really well.<br />
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the judge ruled favorably but now we have to wait thru the 10 day waiting period for any appeals that may rise. After the court session the judge gave us all a large plate of fruits from his garden to enjoy! Nothing like fresh healthy fruit! The fruit here is SO good. It smells delicious and is just so sweet and dripping with juice :)<br />
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Celebratory lunch :) twice cooked potatoes and stewed cabbage with dill. SO good! <br />
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Getting to court day has been 26 days in the making thru many delays, frustrations, and upsets. It was such a victory! This little guy has been on our hearts for 2 years and finally we are his parents :):) Thank you so much for all your prayers and encouragement! It really means so much to us!<br />
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Michael has to go back to work, so he will be leaving :( tonight. Giana and I will be staying here for another 3 weeks. We have some good friends new and old in town, so we wont be alone. We actually feel pretty comfy here , and walk everywhere so we will make the best of it! Our little guy is being transferred back to his orphanage "V" so the drive will be 45 mins vs 90 mins. Sad though to not spend time with many of the kids who are staying at the camp orphanage. It breaks my heart to not be able to love on them and tell them they matter. Such a sad life for an orphan :( you really have no idea. <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">This picture was taken in 2010. You can see our Benji with Sasha in the front middle. 6 children in this picture are here, at this "camp" orphanage way out in the middle of no where. They were all transferred here. They are considered special needs children. They are delayed. They are hidden. They are all perfectly and wonderfully made by God. They are all a joy. Slowly look at this picture. They scroll down and match up each child. All 6. Do you see the changes? Can you see what transfer to school / institution for mentally delayed kids does to their little souls? Can you even imagine? </span></em></div>
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Our little guy now. SO tiny and thin. He smiles shyly then looks away quickly. He would rather play away from everyone and just watch. His world has changed so much in 2 years. <br />
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Here is "A" She is samantha on reeces rainbow.org She is available for adoption. She is very small and shy. But lights up when we interact with her. I think she may be very near/far sighted too, she walks slowly up the stairs and seem to feel for each step. Glasses would make her life so much easier and more pleasant. Such a little thing. She loves to sit on my lap quietly and just be with me. She would bloom with the love and protection of a family all her own. She does have a younger sister who I have not seen here. I have no idea if they can be separated. Her sister is in the top picture on the way right. Samantha is on the way left with pigtails. <br />
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Little blue eyed baby :) This child brings out the protective mama in me. She is in the top photo back row, in front of my husband. What a change. This little one is so alone in the world. She will take her little duck toy and rock or swing it all by herself. She never asks for a hug just stands quietly behind us. She does not expect anyone to care about her :( When we pick her up she melts into a hug trying to feel every bit of our warmth . She needs a mama to love her. She will go to a mental institution the next time they decide to move her. She truly has no chance here :(<br />
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This is little water boy. He is on the back row, with the dot on his head. He is tiny and thin and appears dehydrated. His skin is tight. He grabbed my water bottle with such fury and starting gulping SO fast even his little friend was stunned. I couldn't bare to take it from him. He gulped then ran behind a tree with the water and just hugged the bottle to his chest. Like a scared little bird. Just grab and run. He is bone thin and seems to be a bit autistic. Could be institutional which he would heal from slowly with a family and therapy. His reality is heart breaking . He just seems so frightened.</div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Do you see the light has gone out of sweet "V" ? He is in the red shirt on the back row in the top pictures. Now he teeth are all rotten. He is bone thin. Most days he walks around bare foot , in thread bare clothes. He is gentle! He loves to give a thumbs up :) When he stands next to me he pets my hair or rubs my arms slowly . He asks if I am "v"'s mama? I say no, I am Sasha's mama while pointing to our little guy. He accepts it but I know it breaks his heart. He deserves to be picked! He deserves a family!! He is AVAILABLE for adoption!! Just ask me for info! AND he is smart! He wants to learn. He loves trying to write with me and do puzzles. He tells me his name over and over hoping maybe that I wont forget him. That I will find him a Mama. That he will be worthy. That some nice lady with be "V"'s mama. Finally.</span></em><br />
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Oh blue eyed baby girl :) We love this little girl!<br />
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Sweet V and me :)</div>
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Here are the 3 musketeers ! These little boys are good friends. V is in the middle and little long eye lash boy is on the right. BOTH kids were in Benji's baby house. They boy on the right is in the peach shirt in the top picture! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Long eye lash boy :) He has beautiful eyes and a smile that lights up his whole face! I think he has mild cerebral palsy. He gets around fine, but his left foot turns in a bit and his leg seem a bit weaker. He claps and smiles so sweetly when you give him a treat or push him on the swing. Little things make his day :) He used to have glasses :( He is tiny and thin. I know he would make a wonderful son. I hope to find out if he is free for adoption. I would love to see this gentle soul in a family before his innocent joy is stolen away.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">This little one melts into me each time I pick her up. Blue eyed baby girl. She is very quiet, like a little mouse who never really expects you to see HER. She stands back with her little hand out when I pass out treats, never expecting me to actually giver HER one. And when I do? She smiles so sweetly and then ...puts the treat TO MY MOUTH. This baby who has nothing to call her own, is willing to share her tiny treat with me, give me the first bite . I am not worthy of the pure love and trusting this child gives. I just hug her and I want to protect her from her harsh reality. All. Alone. No one. To turn to. Can you even imagine? What if this was your reality? YOUR child's reality? So scary... She deserves a family. She deserves to be loved!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Finally ending with this sweet face. A REAL smile. He is like a little onion and each visit we are slowly peeling away layers of hurt and neglect. Each visit he is amazing us with his desire to connect to us and be loved :) Our little guy is in there. He is happy to come out , much sooner then we ever expected! He actually ASKED to be picked up over and over again on our last visit! AND he was cheeky and stuck out his tongue then giggled at us :):) It is amazing to me how much hurt and neglect these kids suffer but they are SO resilient and SO trusting. They want to be healed. They want to be loved. They are so worthy of this journey. They are worth every delay (which there has been many) Every disappointment. Every step in this journey. They need us . And we need them :)</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;">Never apologize for making Jesus smile. I believe with each orphan child rescued from a life of loneliness and neglect , Jesus does in fact smile :)</span></em><br />
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-16800070474649618892012-08-22T14:11:00.002-05:002012-08-22T14:14:29.188-05:00The glamor of it all <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Guess what? Did you know that some people think adopting is glamorous and
oh so exciting. Some folks think it is kinda like a mini vacation they say. That those of us going across oceans to adopt these beautiful forgotten babies and children are selfish. Yeah- not so much. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This is a journey. A mission. We have been stretched and grown and twisted and molded into what God has ordained for our lives. We are on a path to give this sweet boy back his life. To save a little soul. </span>Now it can be exciting, some of the time. Also it is amazing and eye opening and soul stirring. And
it is humbling and touching and sweet and spiritual and painful and boring and oh
so stressful. Glamorous not so much. Especially in 90 plus heat, so cramped from driving in
a car all.day.long that your legs and bottom are numb, while chasing that one
elusive paper or signature that holds your future in its tiny little metaphorical
hand . That one person who you find yourself praying is in their office, in a
good mood, willing to help while you drive another hour in the opposite
direction at 120-130 kilometers an hour. With the windows down. So hot. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So thirsty yet afraid or plain unwilling to
drink more than a few sips of water for fear the next bathroom you encounter
will be yet another squat potty. Yes a squat potty. Some are actually NOT inside.
Oh this is 2012 you think! Well not here folks. These people (who are very brave )are still back in
another century bless them. No, these bathrooms are out back in the fresh (gag) air in
what we know as “out houses” IF you find a bathroom inside it may be a squat
potty (which for the innocent out there is <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>basically a hole in the ground with either
some wood or tile around the lovely hole) or it may be an actual toilet bowl!
Score!! You<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>think. Sorry, it may not
have a seat which now makes it a TALL squat potty because you DO NOT want to
sit down on it. TRUST me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be
forced to do a variation of the “squat” while trying to relax enough to umm
pee. Not as easy as you think </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you need to do anything else , well God
bless you! I will hold it until I burst! I have been building up my thigh
muscles quite a bit using the tall squat potty at the orphanage though.
Requires a variation of the ‘squat’ and pushing againse the walls with both
hands. Sounds fun no?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the torture is
that the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>camp which is 90 minutes away
has an actual real toilet! Inside ! With a seat and all ! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a game to hold it until we reach the camp
part of our outings! Gotta have fun where you can. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have NOT used the on the floor squat potty
yet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My daughter did and was all kinds of
horrified, which I found hilarious! OH don’t forget your toilet paper or
tissues!! It is not readily available in bathrooms. Weird right? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We Americans are such prudes ;)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bet you would like pictures huh? I only
have one , of the scary industrial Sleeper train bathroom. Yes it is as cold
and gross in person. Just IMAGINE the smell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>No grosser, no grosser yet. Yup THAT gross </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I promise to have my husband take the camera in the bathroom with him next time :) </span></span></b></div>
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We got up today at 6 am to meet our driver and make it to the social workers office when she arrived to ask her to come to the “camp” with us to start the process. She was an hour late arriving. Of course. So we sit. And wait.<br />
We drove over to his orphanage "V" . We had papers signed by the director there , picked up the lawyer, then off to his Camp orphanage way out in "M". About another 1 ½ hours<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><br />
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away. THANKFULLY the Lord has taken pity on me and my weakness to extreme heat . We woke to a beautiful breezy morning. MUCH cooler. <br />
We stopped at a road side stand to buy grapes from a farmer. They are wonderful. Also ripe tomatoes , all for $3.40 <br />
When we arrived at the camp orphanage another family was also there to meet a little boy they requested from a blind referral. He is a beautiful child. Sadly they may not come back for him. I heard them ask their translator to ask him what musical instruments he played! I swear I choked… Im thinking, I wonder umm..can my little one hold a pencil lol! Stupid people. Where in this poor setting do you SEE any musical instruments?!? They didn’t even bring a toy or a book for him to interact with them. Not well prepared for this reality I think. They only brought an ipad. Well he doesn’t know what to do with it, and he was a bit rough with it which they were not thrilled with. <br />
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Our little guy really didn’t pay any attention to us today. He was over whelmed with all the people in the room and toys to explore. If he sees a broken toy he becomes very agitated over<br />
It. He seems to be upset someone broke it. Then he makes this noise like keeeekeeekee then bites his hand :(<br />
We did get him to settle and sit, and he played stickers with Giana. At first it was not a skill he had. But after a few tries he would show Giana which sticker to remove and she would hand it to him, then he would slowly put it on the paper matching up ones that looked alike! Pretty smart. He made little groups on the paper. As he relaxed the stimming with his hand stopped and he was able to use his right hand a bit , although it is weaker then his left. But the curling and uncurling of his fingers seemed to stop. We tried coloring next. He either cannot or would not hold a crayon. He did pick up a piece of paper and made motions that seemed to say “hey make me a plane” so Michael made a paper airplane for him and he was thrilled! He would throw it nice and easy and smooth. Very impressive. He would even smooth out the folds each time so it would continue to fly. The social worker wanted him back in the main room, so as we went back in I took out the robot that lights up and more stickers. Sweet little Sasha girl ( what a little love she is!) came over so I pulled out a puzzle and worked on it with her for a bit. Next the little boy who had a family considering him came over and took the robot. Our Sasha spied the baby push toy in the corner and off he went. He became obsessed with pushing it back and forth up the hallway. After about 15 minutes I asked him to put it back and he turned away. He clearly didn’t want me to take it. I had to and he became upset with me. He laid on the floor and had a tiny little tantrum. I told him Nyet Vova! He sat up , then turned his back on me. When we went back in, it was time to go. I tried to hug him and he pushed me away and wouldn’t even look at me. I sat down and was petting his arms and talking to him but he kept pushing me away and turning away from me When a caregiver came over and talked to him , he started to cry and was staying Nyet Nyet ..his tears showed me how tiny and vulnerable he really is. Broke my heart for him. <br />
Our facilitator came and spoke to him. He was upset because he didn’t want to go back to his room. Not that we were leaving…..<br />
I have realized that after 3 moves in less than 2 years our little guy has been hurt and has a bit of Institutional Autism , maybe cerebral palsy too? Very sad to realize that damage that has been done to him. I have changed my way of thinking, to wrap my head around the changes. He is no longer a typical child with some special needs. He is now a special needs child who needs time and love to heal . The little affectionate boy with the quick smile is no longer easy to find.<br />
Heart breaking. <br />
But he is not lost. We can find him again.<br />
I have to believe we can heal his heart. I have no idea what medical conditions he has, why his hand curls and twitches, why his speech is bad ,why his eye is cloudy or why he is much thinner than the other children, why he seems to not hear well. I don’t know what he has been through. And really we don’t care. We can only love him. We will treat what we can . <br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Kids eating lunch. They had potato soup :) </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">This is little "S" she is 9 years old and is a doll baby. She had epilepsy and some behavior issues. I know with love and security, and the RIGHT medical care she will thrive! Her personality is AMAZING. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">This is the baby walker our little guy became obsessed with. Was not happy when I had to put it away.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Happy family picture :) Little "S" wanted in and I could not leave her out. She wants a mama of her own SO badly. She has been passed over many times and it is heartbreaking. </span></em></strong><br />
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His little eye is cloudy :( the other eye probably doesnt have strong vision either. But he sure is CUTE! So glad we finally found him again!<br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Stickers were a new concept but he was really enjoying them! He gave us a bit of a smile here. He seems very unsure of my praise just yet. But it will come. We will find him again :)</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">So many kids here that NEED families. They have been forgotten. I will share all their faces soon. I need your help to find families for them! NO child should live scared and alone. But.they.do. </span></em></strong><br />
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Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-10303590043785530492012-08-14T02:54:00.002-05:002012-08-14T02:54:36.383-05:00Day 1- Finding and meeting our boy !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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*The heat and the smog have really taken a toll on me. This is an industrial city with many steel plants. With the heat high, and no rain the smog just sit in the air. Really hard on your head and sinuses. Disclaimer over :)<br /><br /><br /> The journey has taken a complete left hand turn at each corner.not one thing is as expected. We traveled 1 1/2 hours to his orphanage.after a 8 hours in a sleeper train.<div class="text_exposed_show">
:/ Only to b told to go to the social workers office. Another 30 mins and 2 offices later we find it. They aren't there! And its a teeny tiny town. No real addresses. We go to the orphanage anyway again now over 2 hours in the car in 96 degrees w NO air hoping they will take pity on us and let us meet Sasha anyway, only to find out he's not there!! Its empty! Kids are away at 'camp" but they don't kn which one he's at. The SDA knew this and didnt tell us yesterday. We sit for another 30 mins. The Asst Director is a very nice lady and feels badly for us. Did I mention it is 98 degrees and NO AC anywhere?! We are soaked thru. Sitting talking and everyone is wiping dripping sweat off their faces. It is tough. I dont know how they do this all summer. I feel for these people. </div>
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Finally they find him. At a camp that is actually an orphanage for mentally delayed , mentally retarded, and brain issue kids ;( and its another 1 1/2 hours away from where we are in a teenier tiny farm town. Like cows on the road, not a person or car for miles.Other than the people who live way out here. Just miles of wheat and sunflowers and smelly smog if you get behind giant trucks. We are drenched in sweat, mentally exhausted and have headaches from the smog. The drive is beautiful but brutal. Finally we find it. There is no where in this teeny town to stay. Forget pee ;) Only little tiny houses. We get there and He is napping. :/ <br /> Finally they bring him out. He has a shy sweet smile.Very shy. Bone thin. Weird tick thing w his hand, very delayed from 2 years ago. Speaks his own language (jibberish) but repeats mama and papa and Renat . Seems sweet and easy going. Does get nervous... then bites his hand. Oh sweet boy.....<br /> He will b in this "camp" (its SO not a camp, its a big empty orphanage w about 15 kids) all summer.way way out in the country. Nothing like making it easy on families :/ They wont move him back. We have to stay in zap. 11/2 hours away. The drive today cost us $175 . Just to drive. I'm just a bit shell shocked today...</div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Waiting outside the social workers office. Trying to find a breeze...</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Finally! After 2 years -here is our boy!!!</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">The cows we had to stop and let cross the roads.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Leaning against Papa looking at the tablet. He was very stiff, and shy :(</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Little Babuska crossing the street. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">This the tiny country road we finally reach after 90 mins driving, to get to the "camp" orphanage where our little guy is staying for the summer. It is very. rural. </span></em></strong><br />
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Lunch at our favorite little resturant :) it translates to "fat hut" oy. Thats borscht , fried potatoes, and perogis filled with cheese. And a beer :)<br />
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Daddy and Giana in the morning before our appointment<br />
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Mama and Daddy :)<br />
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After our appointment we walked to the top of the church. The view over looking the city was amazing! The church was built , and rebuilt several times since 1895 due to water damage and war.<br />
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Our appointment was not at all what we hoped for. We asked to see the file of a little baby girl we had fallen in love with and believed God and pointed us to. It turned out she was not available for adoption at all :( They wouldnt show us any other files since our appointment had run so long. We would need to leave and come back in a week. That is impossible at this time. We then we asked to see our Sasha's file and low and behold there was very important papers missing which would make him also unavailable to be adopted :( we were in shock. The papers had been in his file a few weeks ago. Now they would have to be found thru 2 baby houses and an internet. We waited in the office for almost 3 hours hoping to have an answer. The staff promised to work on it for us and try to recreate/find the papers that had gone missing. It took another 3 hours but thankfully they called and it was ready to go. We will be able to adopt our Sasha as long as the judge in court approves the new papers. Prayers appreciated. <br />
After we settled in that we could actually adopt our little guy, we learned the Church family we had looked forward to seeing and staying with again, had canceled our stay. A change in staff, and our plans were axed :( we are very saddened and trying to find peace. I personally feel very defeated over this day. So many low points. Seriously seeking God's plan. <br />
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We plan to take the train to our region Tuesday night. We should be seeing our sweet little guy Wednesday !!! Can not wait to surprise him with his family! It is his turn :)<br />
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xoxo</div>Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-35334463508765725452012-08-07T06:45:00.001-05:002012-08-07T06:45:03.593-05:00We have arrived :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Love this old city :)<br />
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Heading out on Friday to Dulles to bring sweet Taiya to hang with my friend Kendra while we are away bringing Sasha home. Giana was VERY excited to be making the trip to Europe with us!<br />
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Taiya was amazing on the plane. Such a good traveler.<br />
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Giana and Daddy getting ready to go site seeing<br />
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Mama and her girl :) She is just wide eyed and loving everything about this trip so far.<br />
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The planes this time over were comfy. We did have turbulence from Germany to ** which wasnt fun but over all not too bad. We have a really cute apartment right close to the TGIF and across from a new Channel store going in. Such a contrast between expensive and very poor.<br />
We have our SDA/DAP appointment Monday at 10 am. That is when we will hear our little guys story and have permission to visit him. We have an extra little cutie we are going to check on God willing it will work out and we will have great news to share :)<br />
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xoxo</div>Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-83621410237277487822012-07-19T20:57:00.000-05:002012-07-19T20:57:09.850-05:003 little princess girls from 3 different countries<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Finally our little survivor. Our fighter. Taiya our European beauty with a little something extra ;) this child was at a 5-6 month old level almost 2 years ago at 4 years old when we brought her home. Starving. Head shaved. Couldnt crawl, walk, stand on her own or barely sit without support. LOOK at her now:) thats GOD's love and strength. She is 6 years old now. She is learning to run and jump and talk. She will be starting school too! We love this baby :)</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Tell me adoption is not beautiful.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>We had a not so nice, article written on our family in a newspaper from Taiyas home country. The reporter said we picked our children based on "colors" That we dress Taiya as a "fancy puppy" and flaunt our children around but dont take them to parties.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>What? We didnt chose our children. GOD did. And I have had puppies. This is SO not the same :)</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>xoxo</i></b></span></div>Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-28734022037291961342012-07-14T14:30:00.000-05:002012-07-14T14:30:42.369-05:00Count down begins..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">We have our date. We are finally in the home stretch! It seems surreal. We will be traveling in August.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">We are coming sweet boy. Finally. We are coming :)</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo</span></em></strong></div>Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-58219166893704293222012-07-04T11:34:00.000-05:002012-07-04T11:34:04.358-05:00And the Winners are....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One Month<br />
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Over 600 entries<br />
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THE BEST friends, family, advocates, orphan lovers EVER<br />
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THANK YOU so much to all our wonderful friends and family for your generous
donations and handmade gifts. Without you this wouldn't have happened.<br />
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<b style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK <i>YOU</i>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></b><br />
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Our two families got together to draw all the names. We recorded this fun moment.<br />
Below is the clip showing the first 5 winners, also featuring Kole and Sasha's former roommates;) <br />
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All our winners are listed in the order they were drawn. I (Lindy) will be contacting each of you to chose the gift from the list as they are left.As Lindy goes down the list she will email you when your place in line comes up with a list of prizes still available. Please respond to my email within 2 days, or I will have to move on to the next winner until I hear from you. Delay will mean more goodies are gone when you are ready to pick. So be fast :)<br />
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#1 Gretchen T<br />
#2 Heidi M<br />
#3 Ernie F<br />
#4 James R<br />
#5 Joann C<br />
#6 Deborah M<br />
#7 Tolisse Farm Inc<br />
#8 Gretchen T (Pass to next winner)<br />
#9 Marilyn F (Pass to next winner) <br />
#10 Joann C<br />
#11 Angie C<br />
#12 Adam D<br />
#13 Dan T (Pass to next winner) <br />
#14 Amy C<br />
#15 Amber M<br />
#16 Angie C<br />
#17 Jamie K<br />
#18 Jenna S<br />
#19 Jenna S<br />
#20 Eric M<br />
#21 Gretchen T (Pass to next winner)<br />
#22 Steve D<br />
#23 Jessica C<br />
#24 Gwen S<br />
#25 Barbara C<br />
#26 Eric M<br />
#27 Dan T (Pass to next winner)<br />
#28 Adam D <br />
#29 Jenna S<br />
#30 Alicia S<br />
#31 Dan T (Pass to next winner)<br />
#32 Robyn A<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">#33</span> Angie C<br />
#34 James R<br />
#35 Amber M<br />
#36 Kim K<br />
#37 Lori H <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are down to the last 2 days of our fundraiser!!! Wow. God has provided and moved hearts for the orphan. This hasn't been about me, or Lindy's family. This is about bringing glory to God, and following his word. Proverbs 24:12 tell us </span><br />
<span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"> <em style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">“Once our eyes are opened, we can’t pretend we don’t know what to do. God who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know and holds us responsible to act.'</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Folks have listened. They have heard. We are humbled.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Orphan children should not suffer and be left alone to a cruel world because that is EASIER for us. We are not called to be <i>comfortable. </i>We are called to obey. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>~Reality check time. <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://lindyhouse.blogspot.com/">Lindy's</a></span> little one Kole, has turned 5 years old. Turning 4 or 5 in an Eastern European orphanage is NOT a time of celebration. Its a time of dread. Its a loud clock ticking. Tick Tock. Tick Tock. Tick Tock. Its the count down to the medical van pulling up and the long drive to the remote mental institution. It is scary. Their whole world as they have known it has been destroyed.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>~<span style="color: red;">The good news ? We have a matching grant offer. AND We are almost there !! Hang on babies!</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Lindy's brother </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1473700176" href="http://www.facebook.com/adam.dumala" saprocessedanchor="true" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Adam Dumala</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> and his Fiance </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=501655872" href="http://www.facebook.com/amontro1" saprocessedanchor="true" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Amber Lyn Montross</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> are going to donate 2 dollars for every 1 dollar donated. That means when you give $10, they wil</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">l donate $20!!! So your $10 will be $30! Get it?!? The bigger picture means that if we can get $500 in donations, Lindy's brother and Amber will give $1,000!!!!!!!!!!! </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Please share our blog, and help get the word out. Pray for our boys. Pray they are treated with kindness and they stay well until we are there.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Scroll down to the post announcing our fundraiser to see OVER 30 AWESOME gifts you will have a chance at for a mere $10 donation! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>~Use the chip in or the paypal button labeled IPAD 2 Fundraiser :):)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">**Thank you TO EACH person who donated and helped us to qualify for our $1300 grant! We made it by midnight!</span> But we aren't done yet! <span style="color: red;">We still need to raise $2000 . Our families are each short $1000 . I know we can do this!! We have until the end of June to see this miracle come together! xoxo</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So spread the word on FB, at your office, church, etc. Get 5 or 10 friends each to commit and let us know by leaving a comment with the list of names.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Once we hit 30 taking the challenge, we will automatically receive $1,300!!!!!! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Challenge starts NOW! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">(Deadline is Monday, June 11th)</span> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Go down to the previous blog post to donate. You will have a chance at an Ipad2 a Kindle Fire and over 30 prizes for each $10 donation!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">God is good. Always.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">xoxo</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't make this story up if I tried.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over 5 years ago <a href="http://lindyhouse.blogspot.com.au/">Lindy House</a> and I met at a homeschool get-together. We talked briefly and saw each other maybe a couple more times that year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We never kept in touch, Facebook wasn't the big thing yet;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two years ago while Lindy was living in TN we found each other online. I was in the process of adopting Benji and Tayia. Lindy then moved back to FL and began the process</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> to adopt Gabe and Levi. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After committing to her boys we found out that my Taiya and her Gabe were actually</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also learned that her Levi took Benji's place in his group after Benji went home with the us! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How crazy is that! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While in Ukraine we saw a little boy that caught our eye. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He was Benji's best buddy. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l114/lindyhouse/Blog%20Fundraiser%20Items%20June%202012/?action=view&current=sashaandbenji2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l114/lindyhouse/Blog%20Fundraiser%20Items%20June%202012/sashaandbenji2.jpg" /></a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He was sweet and kind, and wanted nothing more than to have a mommy and daddy. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We ached to find him a family. All along not realizing God's amazing plan. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We were THAT family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Long story short, the Falvo's are returning to adopt Phillip! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The House's also met an adorable, blue eyed little boy while they were adopting last year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He was in their Levi's group. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Kole. They fell in love at first sight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By God's amazing grace and goodness, we are going back to rescue our sweet boy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>*This just in! Someone has generously offered to give <i>$1,300</i> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>IF we can get 30 people to each get FIVE of their friends in the next 5 days to enter. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>For each of you that gets 5 friends to enter, we will give YOU FIVE entries for yourself!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The deal gets even sweeter.....</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>All local (Hernando County, FL) people who take the challenge and sign 10 of their friends up will get half a dozen cake pops made by "<a href="http://www.littlebigcakes.com/" target="_blank">Little Big Cakes</a>" </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> <a href="http://www.littlebigcakes.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l114/lindyhouse/Blog%20Fundraiser%20Items%20June%202012/?action=view&current=Screenshot2012-06-06at10136PM.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l114/lindyhouse/Blog%20Fundraiser%20Items%20June%202012/Screenshot2012-06-06at10136PM.png" /></a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>hand delivered to you! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>How sweet is that! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So spread the word on FB, at your office, church, etc. Get 5 or 10 friends each to commit and let us know by leaving a comment with the list of names.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Once we hit 30 taking the challenge, we will automatically receive $1,300!!!!!! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Challenge starts NOW! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">(Deadline is Monday, June 11th)</span> </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Two families.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Adopted 2 children each, from the same orphanage.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Neighbors </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>we live only minutes from each other </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Returning for our sons buddies</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Who will soon be BROTHERS</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't make this stuff up! We did.not.plan.this. Only God</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Connecting the dots gives me goose bumps every time I share our stories.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our two families are now only awaiting our travel date to adopt Kole and Phillip, which we expect to have <b>within 4 weeks! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">God has been so amazing in writing every chapter of our stories. He has provided every single step of the way. Many of you have already been a part of that provision, and we are incredibly thankful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With only $3,000 dollars each that we have to raise, we are confidant that God will once again provide. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lindy and I together decided to do one last big fundraiser and we are so excited! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Many of you have donated some amazing items!!! </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to be a part of reuniting 2 little boys and bringing them HOME to be sons and brothers, here is your opportunity:) </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This whole month of June</b> we will have an online auction. Both of our blogs will have the exact same items and the chip-in will go directly to the same account to be split between both families. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Our hope and prayer is to raise the remaining $6,000 we both need to travel and rescue our boys. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Here is how it will work: </u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*For every $10 donation you will get your name entered once. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Entries can be made the whole month of June.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>*The last day to enter will be June 30, 2012.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*We will draw names on July 1st and contact you so that you may pick your prize. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1st name gets first choice, 2nd name drawn gets to choose from the remaining, and so on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have so many great items for many of you to enjoy! </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Of course the more entries you make, the higher chance you get to have the gift of your choice. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will keep drawing names until the last gift is claimed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>iPad 2</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Donated by Gretchen Thibault $200 Value</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Adult large navy 147 Million T-Shirt</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by <a href="http://www.147millionorphans.com/" target="_blank">www.147millionorphans.com</a></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b> $20 Value</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by <a href="http://www.147millionorphans.com/" target="_blank">www.147millionorphans.com</a></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b> $20 Value</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by <a href="http://www.147millionorphans.com/" target="_blank">www.147millionorphans.com</a> </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>$20 Value</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>147 Million Burlap Bag </b><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Zippered 11" across pretty pink interior.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by <a href="http://www.147millionorphans.com/" target="_blank">www.147millionorphans.com</a></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b> $30 Value</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>~ Raggedy Quilt<br />~ Measures 34" x 39"<br />~ three patterns - lavender
w/ small white polka dots; green w/ white paisley; green background w/
blue, lavender & yellow flowers. <br />~ Back and front layers are made from 100% cotton. Middle layer is soft and cuddly 100% cotton flannel. <br />
~ I've pre-washed it in Dreft detergent to begin the ragging &
softening process. Each time it's washed it will get more cuddly soft. <br />~ This particular quilt would sell for $57.00. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hand Made and Donated by Debbie Gableman </b></span><br />
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<a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l114/lindyhouse/Blog%20Fundraiser%20Items%20June%202012/?action=view&current=UgandaNecklace.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l114/lindyhouse/Blog%20Fundraiser%20Items%20June%202012/UgandaNecklace.jpg" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This necklace is made out of recycled magazines! It was made in Uganda
where the average yearly income is $300 and parents have to pay for
their children to attend school. A single mom made this necklace so that
her children can attend school.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Seinna Richie</b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lacey Shopper large handbag</b><b> $89 Value</b></span><br />
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them. More info on the owl hats here </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://handiworkforelijah.blogspot.com/2011/11/owl-hats-custom-orders.html" target="_blank">http://handiworkforelijah.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/2011/11/owl-hats-<wbr></wbr>custom-orders.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Choice of designer look wallets value$20</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Comes with bag and box $78 Value</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by Emily Nolan</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Knot Dress $35 Value</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lori Harris has donated either a custom boys outfit or a custom girls dress. Winner will chose. $35 Value</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span style="font-size: small;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/99028889/boys-custom-outfit-t-shirt-and-shorts?ref=cat_gallery_6</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hand Made and Donated by Becky Hilfer. Proceeds help the poor in Guatemala.</b></span></div>
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Beads, Spacers and clasp.<br /> $24.95</span> Value</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> $50 Amazon Gift Card </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by Becky Wangerin </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Comes with bag and coach box $48 Value</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by Emily Nolan </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pampered Chef </b><b>Leak proof glass container 1.5cup</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donated by Jennifer Griffith & Tiffany Grumbley</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Handmade Dress and Matching Bow $30 Value</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>iTunes Gift Card $15 Value</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Set of 10 handmade Cards Assorted</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thirty-One Retro Metro Bag $55 Value</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SO proud of my little Ethiopian Princess had her first dentist appointment this week! At only 3 1/2 years old she was a CHAMP! Cute little teeth and no cavities. Very brave girl :)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We spend almost everyday outside most of the day around here. I have some serious nature lovers ;) With the Florida heat comes LOTS of water play. And dirt. I am quite sure the nannies at the orphanage would be <i>freaking out </i>if they saw my little mud babies :)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our mama pig Clara-Bell had 9 babies! Gasp! Yes that's a lot of babies. Sadly we lost a few to pneumonia, and several more to natural causes. We are left now with 3 :) one little one is being hand fed by my dear friend because, well she is awesome at it and I truly dont have the time to care for the wee one . Its has been both amazing and sad caring for these cuties. Hate to see them pass away. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">We will be starting our fundraiser VERY SOON! Do you wish you had an Ipad? A kindle Fire? Maybe a boutique dress for your little ones? OR maybe COACH is your thing? We will have EACH of these items plus many more!! SO MANY generous donors have stepped up to help THE HOUSE family and our family raise the last of our ransoms to bring home our beautiful boys :):)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>xoxo</i></span></div>Maria and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096183387503704352.post-80793656964885563392012-05-05T11:16:00.000-05:002012-05-06T23:03:19.874-05:00Great news! OUR BOY!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">After I posted , I received several new pictures of our son! Folks who have traveled or are traveling now. What a blessing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It does hurt a bit to see how thin he is and in some pictures he looks so sad :( but in a few we can see his smile! AND a family who is there now, has been a HUGE blessing to him. They are showing him pictures of HIS family and bringing him yummy fruit. Just loving on him. SO. AWESOME. (Thank you Bonnie!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Our dossier is over there. So we wait to hear. In the meantime we are planning a <span style="color: red;"><b>BIG blog fundraiser </b></span>! We are joining forces with the HOUSE family who is also going back with us to adopt a little one Kory on RR, who they met last year while adopting 2 little ones with Down syndrome like us :) There sweet Gabe was Taiya's crib mate! AND their Levi moved into Benji's room when we brought him home! Another connection? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~WE ARE NEIGHBORS! Our kids will all grow up together! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~We will have 6 little Ukrainian beauties all from the SAME orphanage , living 5 minutes apart :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ GOD is good!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> So this fundraiser will help <b><span style="color: red;">2 boys come home!</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b> 2 families pay the final ransom to their children.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Both our families have worked so hard and sacrificed so much to save every penny for our boys. We are so close!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is our childs RR page<span style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/31178/sponsorfalvo"> click here for Phillip</a> (his Reeces Rainbow name)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is Lindy and Guy House's little one Kole ,<a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/32199/sponsorhouse-3"> <b><span style="color: red;">Kory on RR click here.</span></b></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The amazing way God has woven our families 2 stories is truly amazing. I still get goose bumps when I share :)</i></span><br />
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