Love for Kids with Facial Differences

       Today I have only a few minutes, but I wanted to make sure to feature some of these precious kids with facial difference who are waiting for a forever family.  Remember that you can support any of these kids by clicking donate on their personal page, or by sending Love Notes this month!
           First, meet Kevin who was recently listed in a new country in Asia.  Kevin is 5 and his only listed special need is "paresis of the facial nerve." You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/86180/kevin-2.

  
        Next, this is Hutton who lives in a different country in Asia.  He is currently three years old and has a facial cleft.  You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/77063/hutton.

         Finally, this is Matthew who lives in the same country as Hutton.  Matthew is 7 years old and is described as active and energetic.  You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/56815/matthew-2..

Love for Kids with Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate

      Thanks to anyone who has been reading along with me this week! Before I forget, I want to make sure to let you know that there is a fundraiser called "Love Notes" that allows you to give a gift certificate to someone that benefits that Other Angel of their choice.  This is a great idea for Valentines Day or just because. You can read more or purchase Love Notes at http://reecesrainbow.org/lovenotes2015.
         Today's post features kids with cleft lip or cleft palate.  This type of special need is often able to be surgically repaired either in the birth country or once a child is adopted and home.  First please meet 4 year old Phillip who lives in Asia.  You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/80568/phillip-2.

       Next, meet Joseph. Joseph also lives in Asia and his time to be chosen by an international adoptive family will end when he turns 14 in October of 2015.  Please share him and help him be found in time.  You can read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/65543/joseph-2. 

      Next, this beauty is Rose! She is now three years old and needs a forever family.  You can read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/71821/rose-2. 

    Finally, meet this handsome set of brothers have the internet nicknames of Sawyer and Finn. They live in Eastern Europe and have a grant of $509 for their adoption.  Read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/71964/sawyer-finn. 

Love for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

          Today I am very excited to introduce you to several kids who are waiting for a forever family who have a diagnosis of autism. Realize that many kids who spent significant time in an institutional setting will display behaviors that are very similar to common features of autism.  It is difficult to know in advance how they may change once they are in a loving family.  Please consider taking a chance on one of these overlooked kids.
         I would love to introduce you to an adorable sibling pair names Robin and Marian who live in Latin America.  Robin is one the autism spectrum and needs to be adopted with his younger sister. You can read more about them at http://reecesrainbow.org/79902/robin-and-marian.

          Next up is Garion who needs to have adoption paperwork filed before he turns 16 in August.  His listing information includes, " HIV, mental delays, nonverbal, possible autism." You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/65459/garion.

          The next precious one I have to share with you is Sarahfina who lives in Asia. Sarahfina has been in an orphanage since she was one week old, almost 10 years ago. Let's find her a family! You can read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/71218/sarahfina.

     Finally, meet a set of twins with the internet nicknames of Jack and Jill.  Unfortunately, the country where they live does not allow their pictures to be shared, so use your imagination.  Please read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/69013/jack-jill.

 

Love for Kids with Vision Difficulties

       Today I am excited to introduce you to several kids who are waiting to be adopted and who have differences with their eyes.  Some of these kids are are blind, while others have several other vision difficulties.  There are many other children available and you can find them by going to reecesrainbow.org and searching for some of the following key words: 

Vision, blind, Albinism, eye, vision impairment, cataracts, eyelid drooping, visual, strabismus, Esotropia, astigmatism, optic atrophy, amblyopia, nystagmus, exotropia, eyeball atrophy, retinal glioblastoma, retinoblastoma

          First, meet Reid! Reid is diagnosed with albinism, which leads to sensitivity to light and low vision.  Reid currently lives in Asia and has a grant of over $5000 available to help with his adoption.  Reid is part of a category called "At risk of aging out" which means that he has a limited time to be adopted before his birth country says that he is "too old." There is time for Reid's adoption to be started and completed before his 14th birthday in December. You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/53269/reid.

     Next up is Erich, who also lives in Asia and has a limited amount of time before he ages out. Erich is blind and must be adopted before he turns 14 in May.  Please pray that a family steps up very soon or is able to add Erich to an existing adoption.  There is $5000 available to help with his adoption. Read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/68573/erich. 

     This is Lollie, a three year old who lives in Latin America.  Lollie has seizures and a vision impairment and is waiting for a forever family. Read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/72331/lollie. 

      Here is Kristopher, who lives in Eastern Europe and has cataracts and glaucoma. He is four years old and needs a family to step up quickly.  Read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/34655/kristopher-4-5. 

    Finally, this is Delta who is 11 years old.  She lives in Eastern Europe and is diagnosed with mild to moderate delays and a left eye condition.  She needs a family to help her live up to her full potential.  You can read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/49197/delta.

Love for Kids with Hearing Difficulties

         Today I am excited to introduce you to several orphans who are deaf or who have hearing difficulties.  Some of these kids have learned sign language and have access to specialized schools, while others have never been given the tools to communicate- and they all need families! These children currently live in different countries all over the world and are all available for international adoption.  If you are interested in more information about adopting any of these kids, check out the information at http://reecesrainbow.org/new-family/newfamily.

           First, meet a pair of brothers named Trey and Trent.  They live in Eastern Europe and are 9 and 11 years old.  Little brother has hearing loss in one ear and moderate mental delay. You can read more about them at http://reecesrainbow.org/80405/trey-and-trent.

           Next, meet a beautiful 10 year old girl who lives in Africa. Jill was just listed on Reeces Rainbow and has a chance to start a grant to help her future family with their adoption.  Nothing has been given- maybe you can be the first? Jill has "severe hearing deficits" according to her profile at http://reecesrainbow.org/86892/jill. 

               Finally, this is 6 year old "Logan" (names are internet nicknames to protect privacy).  He lives in Asia and is active and enjoys playing with toy cars. You can read more about Logan at http://reecesrainbow.org/50661/logan or give to his adoption grant by clicking on "Donate" on his profile.

     Please consider sharing these kids, donating to their adoption or even adding them to your family. There are so many opportunities for kids who are deaf or having hearing difficulties!

Love for Kids in the "Other Angels" Category

     So this month I am going to try to do a quick blog post daily! Each day I will be featuring a group of kids who are currently available for international adoption and are listed on an advocacy website www.reecesrainbow.org. Reeces Rainbow is an organization that raises adoption grants for orphans with special needs who are waiting to be chosen by their forever families. It also allows families that are currently adopting a child or children with special needs to raise tax-deductible money to help with the significant costs of adoption.
        Reeces Rainbow was originally started to help kids with Down Syndrome find their permanent families, but they now also feature kids who are HIV+ and kids with other special needs who are labeled "Other Angels."  This month, I hope to shine a spotlight on some of the approximately 500 kids who are currently listed as Other Angels who are still waiting to be found. You'll meet some kids who are deaf like Porter, some kids who have cerebral palsy like Celeste, some kids with medical needs like Toby and many more! Please click through their links and consider if you might be their family or know their family. Make sure to check back all month to meet their precious kids!

Over $1000 Raised and Looking Ahead!

      Some great news to share with you today! First, the Dubbs family who I have been advocating for just made it home from Asia with their two newest daughters! Thanks to everyone who gave or prayed for this family.
           Next, Nikolajs made it to his goal of raising $1000 to be added to his grant. He was over $500 by New Years Eve and managed to make it the rest of the way earlier this week.  His grant is now at $2085.38, which will be a great help to his future parents.  I am praying that next fall he will not be available for Angel Tree since he will have a family.  If anyone is interested in adopting a child listed on Reeces Rainbow, you can read more here and click "we invite you" for contact information.
       Alrighty, looking ahead to 2015, I have agreed to advocate for the Greene family who is bringing home Alejandro/Andres.  You can read more about their adoption process (waiting for travel dates) and their fundraisers on their blog http://greeneadoption.blogspot.com. They are working hard to pull together a local fundraiser and also have several fundraisers that you can support online. Thanks!
         I am also considering blogging about the "Other Angels" listed on Reeces Rainbow during the month of February, highlighting kids with a variety of different special needs. Stay tuned for more details and thanks for your support.