Early in our adoption journey (like back in the days when I was ready to hop on a plane to wherever to bring home a kiddo and Dave was ready to hop on a plane and fly away from my persistant nagging!), I made an on-line friend named Kelly. She lives nearby (Baltimore area) and although I've never had the chance to meet her in person, I am constantly in awe of her dedication to orphaned kiddos. She has two beautiful biological daughters who are older, and has added four amazing kids to her family through China Special Needs adoption programs. Her most recent addition, Brighton, is a living testimony of how a family can change a child's life and future. Brighton is deaf, had an unrepaired club foot, and several other special needs. Kelly and her husband brought her home from China a few months ago and it has been amazing to watch (on line) her transformation. She is a beautiful, smiley little doll who is getting all of the medical and educational attention she so deserves.
Kelly and her family have recently submitted their Letters of Intent to China to bring home two more children, who they will name Samantha HOPE and Piper JOY. Samantha Hope is almost 14 years old, which is the age at which orphans in China become unavailable for international adoption. They have just 4 months to zip through the adoption process and raise enough money to bring her home before she ages out. Piper Joy has limited use of her hands and has unrepaired club feet. A child in the US who has club feet would typically begin receiving corrective treatments at two weeks of birth.Can you imagine being 11 years old and never having the opportunity to live with a family that can help meet your needs?
Kelly and Bill are asking for help to raise the approximately $30,000 that it will cost them to bring both of these girls home to their family. Please visit their blog at: http://www.adollarforhopeandjoy.blogspot.com/ Donate $1 and spread the word about what they are doing. It's just one dollar and you can drop it in the mail to them. This is a great opportunity for parents to introduce their children to giving--$1 from an allowance and your kids will know that they contributed to bringing home two beautiful girls.
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