Happy Easter!

First I would like to say, Happy Easter!!! He is Risen!!!
It's very sad that Nana has not had an Easter in her life. It's very sad that Isabel does not know what Easter is. They do not know that Jesus died for their sins and rose again. They do not know that Jesus loves them. They do not know that I love them. They have missed out on so much! They are so, so perfect. I have posted Nana's and Isabel's photo's before, but there is no reason not to do it again!  : )

Oh my goodness!!! Every time I see her picture it makes me smile! Isabel, a baby in an orphanage, abandoned, alone, sad and scared. She makes me happy!  I have given you her info before, but if you want it now please go to this link.  Isabel's page. You can also donate on that link!

Nana....................... Why is she still waiting? It has been almost a year that I have been advocating for her and still no family. It is hard as each day passes and another and another they keep on passing and still she is waiting!!!! This is her info.

Date of Birth: January 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde

Character: passive, uncommunicative girl, calm, even somewhat passive, affectionate, friendly. In response to the emotional appeal and tactile contact with an adult reacts to a smile, she does not go to the contact. Self: is not sitting, turns from back to stomach. Toys: she picks up a few hanging over her chest trying to capture, beating on them with her hands. Enclosed in the hand holding the toy did not last long with both hands, pulling at her mouth, licking tongue. Will listen to adult, finds the sound source.

 $3676.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

This is Nana's donation link.  Nana's donation link. 

This is Corinne, she was born in February 2010. That makes her two years old. You cannot donate yet.  Corinne is described as calm and quiet. This is all Reece's Rainbow's has on her. She is very cute!

Joshua was born in August 2009. He is three years old. You can donate here. Joshua's donation link.
Look into his blue eyes! He is so handsome!  He has found his forever family and you can donate on the same link.

 From his medical records: Down Syndrome, cognitive delay, chronic glands condition, flat feet, inborn insufficiency of aortic valve.

$ 1128.60  is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Dottie is still a baby! She was born in February 2011. She has Down syndrome. Like I said before, " Who cares?" She is perfect the way God made her!

Dottie is a calm baby, and healthy. Isn't she adorable? Love her fuzzy hair!
More pictures available.

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
This is one of the easiest regions in Russia. LOWEST COST, easier travel.

$2010.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption! You can donate here! Dottie's donation link.

Thank you for taking time to read my blog today. God Bless you all!

 Jesus Joy,

   Julia

Alayna Grace

We have been good friends for a long time with a family who is in the process of adopting a little girl. They were the ones who opened our eyes to children with UP syndrome. They are stepping out in a leap of Faith. They are trusting God and following Him. Here are a few photos of Alayna Grace (I cannot stop thinking how cute and adorable she is! Don't you dare tell me that she is not cute!! : )

These photos were taken on Valentine's day!

 

I bet she is thinking "Will you take this weird thing away!"

Just imagine, she has no idea there is a Mommy coming to pick her up and a Daddy to play with. She has no idea she HAS a family! She is so blessed. I am so blessed to have friends who care about angels from God. The angels that other people give up, the angels left behind. Alayna Grace you are NOT being left behind.

This is a photo of her name. I really like it. Alayna Grace is a beautiful name, almost as beautiful as she is! : )

If you want to follow their adoption blog this is their link.  I will go before you...

Jesus Joy,

  Julia

Newly listed UP syndrome children. : )

There is a new page on Reece's Rainbow for newly listed children. Which is a great idea! There are some children which are put on and within a day or two they have a new family! But not all children are found that quickly.  I am going to share a couple of them...
 This is Leo.

He has deafness of the one ear and deafness of the second ear 75%.

Such a gorgeous child! He is healthy in all other respects.

He was born in May of 2011.

There is no more info to share, but look really closely into his eyes. Can you see love that needs to be shared? Can you see wonder in his eyes? A wonder why was he abandoned? Can you see sadness?

I can! I can see all of those things.

Jewel. What a jewel of a name! She has a sister who CAN be adopted with her! They don't have a picture of her yet. Her name is Jessica.

Jewel (pictured), born December 2009

                                                    Jessica, born June 2004
                                                      Diagnosis: HIV

These sisters are available to be adopted together! We don’t have a picture of the older girl yet.
Jewel is adorable — love her little button nose and big brown eyes.

They both need to be adopted! They need to be adopted together!

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This little girl is not newly listed.

I have a younger sister and she has a picture of Lilly. She is always praying for her and says she loves her! I think that is so sweet. My younger sister is almost the same age as Lilly. Does Lilly know that somebody loves her? Does Lilly know that somebody prays for her?

This is Lilly's info from RR.

Birth Date: February 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Character: calm

This little one has been waiting SO long. This gorgeous little blondie has a significant heart defect and needs to see a cardiologist. She is doing ok for now, but definitely needs a family quickly! She also appears to have strabismus. She has the most beautiful eyes!

Update Fall 2011- She is not mobile, does not speak, but she takes food from the grated bottle (bottle with top of nipple cut off, so thicker liquids go through), and can understand some things. Despite her conditions she can still smile, but doesn't know how to play with toys and throws them.

Single moms and Canadian families welcome! Additional picture available!

$6750.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Jesus Joy,
 Julia



 

Perfect........ in God's Eyes.

Why was I born into a loving family with everything I need? Why not Nana or Isabel or any other children? Just because I'm "perfect" that does not give me a reason to live a great life and watch the sad children die. Those children are perfect! Children with Down Syndrome are so cute, lovable and so much more! God made these children perfect in His eyes... and in mine.

"Now the God of peace … make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight …" (Hebrews 13:20–21)

If God made us all the same then would life be worth living?  Children with Down Syndrome are so special! I will NOT sit idle when children are crying out for help! I will NOT sit idle when there is something that I can do! I cannot sit idle when children, babies, toddlers, teens and adults are in need.

Please pray for these children. Please pray for Nana and Isabel.

 Jesus Joy,
  Julia

Isabel, Nana and Sabrina.

Isabel is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! She is so happy, but she could be even happier! She needs a Mommy to pick her up when she falls and a Daddy to give her comfort when she scared.  She needs love and life.
She needs life!  Is She Your Daughter?

This is all of Isabel's info;

Girl, born April 2010
Hazel eyes
The nature of periods of sleep and wakefulness correspond to the age norm.

Feb 2011:
Calm and active. Not sitting, it is not necessary, turns in all directions. Shifts the toy from hand to hand. Interested in other children. Babbles.

A family adopted from the same orphanage in Dec 2011. They did not meet Isabel, but said it was a very nice place:  "The kids were VERY well cared for, all the ones that we saw looked healthy. This is an excellent facility and the kids seem happy and well-adjusted.”

Update from a family who met her, March 2012:
Isabel and Holly are together in the same group. She is small for her age, not walking yet, but the caregivers are working on helping her stand and she takes steps holding their hands. She is a very happy, sweet, gentle personality. She enjoyed our time interacting and responded well to being hugged and held in my arms. She is tiny for her age but looks healthy overall.

$1150.71 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Please help Isabel find a home!

Nana is in the same orphanage as Isabel. I am praying they will both find a family!

Nana is now three years old. I love her so much! I pray for her night and day. I know sometime soon God will give her a loving home.

Date of Birth: January 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: blond

Character: passive, uncommunicative girl calm, even somewhat passive, affectionate, friendly. In response to the emotional appeal and tactile contact with an adult reacts to a smile, she does not go to the contact. Self is not sitting, turns from back to stomach. Toys she picks up a few hanging over her chest trying to capture, beating on them with her hands. Enclosed in the hand holding the toy did not last long with both hands, pulling at his mouth, licking tongue. Will listen to adult, finds the sound source. In the active voice observed actively Goulaine. Appetite is reduced, the food is selective, trying to keep their own hands a mug.

 $3604.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Please help Nana find a home! Is She Your Daughter?

This is Sabrina. She has been newly listed. She is so cute!

Girl, born September 2007Diagnosis: HIV+ with signs of pneumonia, III clinical stage

What a lovely little girl! Isn’t it darling, how she’s holding out her dress for the picture? Her long hair is beautiful, and those bows are so cute — big bows often mean an orphanage favorite.

I was just looking at her grant... it is empty. This needs to change. Pray, share and donate!

Is She Your Daughter? Are any of these angels your Daughters?


Jesus Joy,
 Julia