tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62785541205313598482024-03-12T17:32:37.316-07:00Outstretched Arms“As for the foreigner who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched arm"
2 Chronicles 6:32 NIVUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-15776314949843007682013-02-20T13:46:00.001-08:002013-02-20T13:47:23.449-08:00Ben - 7/1999Please go read about Ben <a href="http://www.lwbcommunity.org/ben-waiting-a-decade-for-a-family-to-call-his-own">here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-24761604827805819002013-02-20T13:42:00.000-08:002013-02-20T13:42:30.861-08:00Jensen - August 1999Jensen is at a terrific <a href="http://www.eagleswingschina.org/">foster home</a> run by an NGO. He is able to walk, but sometimes uses a walker for long distances. He is a gentle, helpful boy that we believe would do well in a family of any size. Jensen could do so well if he had access to the therapies for his CP. Reeces Rainbow has a grant for <a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/51851/jensen-2">Jensen</a> You can also see a <a href="http://youtu.be/F3pR_0lx924">Video</a> of him.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-47145638304415213262013-02-07T09:35:00.000-08:002013-02-07T09:35:33.729-08:00Gary - 7/1999Here is a link to a posting about a boy in Asia who needs a family before July of this year. <a href="http://harmonyoutreach.org/sponsor-gary/">http://harmonyoutreach.org/sponsor-gary/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-65500025544007470462012-06-13T05:59:00.000-07:002012-06-13T05:59:52.118-07:00DIRE: Charlie - 7/1998After being hidden on the shared list with no update since he was 6 yrs old, Charlie gets a chance to introduce himself to prospective families through a video. He needs a family to commit to him by late June. <u>He turns 14 on July 31, 2012.</u><br />
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"She has shared her secrets and hopes with me as close friends. She and I both would like to see the magic fairy show, "Palace." Her dreams include becoming a singer. She loves make-up, and we enjoy watching singers on TV together. Her number one wish is to have a family and to have a home. She is so loving and is interested in many topics including talking about health. She dreams of leaving the orphanage and what a vacation might be like. "<br /><br />Kelli has CP and she has improved so much she can sing and dance now, and she really wants a family. She is cute, smart, active, outgoing, and likes to communicate with people. She doesn’t have many restrictions for most activities. She takes classes in the institute and is a serious student and quick learner. Her ennunciation is not clear for some words, but she can write with her left hand. She likes to study math and English and can speak some simple English. She enjoys performing and likes it when she receives praise from others. She is independent in daily life, and can help teachers and friends and can take care of others. Her teachers and friends really like her and she gets along well with others.<br /><br />The adoption authorities just saw this child recently and really wish her to have a home. They said in fact her physical and mental conditions are much better than people would think by reading her medical file. The medicals are out dated and old. We have an updated video and are waiting for the updated medical information. Since she ages out in June she needs a family whose dossier is in country and immigration approval is current. We would be happy to move her file to another agency for a family who wants to adopt her. This orphanage may be willing to lower her orphanage donation if a family requests it. My heart breaks for this child who so much longs for a family.<br /><br />Thanks for your help with getting the word out about this girl. She is described as sweet, and it’s clear many people hope she can be adopted. <br />
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Please contact Ckids (at) wacap (dot) org for more information about Kelli.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-24225182915713702652012-04-05T09:54:00.000-07:002012-04-05T09:54:18.428-07:00Older Child Adoption - Cautions and ConcernsThe discussion on the internet right now about Older Child Adoption is centering around <a href="http://research-china.blogspot.com/2012/04/dark-side-of-chinas-aging-out-orphan.html">this article</a>. <br />
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As the adoptive mom to 2 older (10 and 14 at adoption) healthy boys, I feel I have a bit of experience in this area.<br /><br />I actually know the "Sue Matheson" and "Debbie" referenced in the article and at least parts of their stories. I was very suspicious of the true age of some "aging out" kids that were adopted from Louyang from the moment I saw their pictures on their familys' blogs. I am not surprised at these revelations.<br /><br />However, what concerns me is that Mr. Stuy seems to almost be implying that ALL healthy older kids come from suspect backgrounds and this is what disturbs me.<br /><br />The truth is almost ALL of our kids from China have living birth families. That part is no different.<br /><br />The truth is most birth families have NO IDEA that their children will be adopted out internationally when they choose to hand their children over to an orphanage (whether directly or via abandonment). I am basing this on reports from families that have made contact with birth families in China.<br /><br />The truth is the Chinese culture is VERY different from our own. While most Americans would NEVER consider abandoning our child or handing them over to governmental officials for "an education", the Chinese mindset is different.<br /><br />The truth is many files have bogus/made-up/false information in them. Just ask any adoptive parent of a Chinese child. I have heard this over and over in the six years I've been a part of this community.<br /><br />The truth is that these kids deserve to be in a family and not growing up in an institution. Regardless of how they got there. Yes, it would be best if they could grow up in their birth family, but for the vast majority of kids who are in Chinese (and other countries' orphanages), that is simply not a viable<br />answer.<br />
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The truth is there will always be corruption/shady dealings in any encounter that involves people. We are all human and humans sin.<br /><br />As Christians and concerned parents, we should speak out about the corruption. However, we must be careful that we don't throw out the proverbial (and in this case literal) baby with the bathwater. Just as the Hunan baby trafficking scandal shut down adoptions from Hunan for a while, I believe that adoptions from Luoyang should be suspended. I believe that a broader investigation should ensue and any other CWIs that are involved should also be suspended. <br />
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What I DON'T want to happen is for ALL Chinese adoptions to be stopped. And I don't want even MORE paperwork that is mostly useless to make the process even longer (aka Hague). That would be a huge disservice to the thousands of children who are truly available for adoption. They NEED a family and the sooner the better. <br /><br />Let's not forget that this is truly all about the child. We as parents (and prospective adoptive parents) must do our research and follow our hearts and God's leading as we consider each child. Please don't let such stories about one part of adoption deter you from giving a child what they need and deserve.<br />
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We need a prayer and advocacy campaign these next few days for Leon - a wonderful 13 yr old boy in Guangdong province, Shenzhen City CWI. He has repaired CHD. Leon needs a family to commit to him this coming week! If you have been considering and researching older child adoption and can make this leap of faith - please consider Leon!</div>
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<br />Leon has a strong ability to express himself, and always say hello to others. He gets along well with others. He has 3 good friends he likes to play wtih. He loves to read comic books and loves the characters in the book. He can draw the characters in the books with good detail. His learning ability is strong and careful. He is optimistic, friendly, gregarious, and smart. He is post-operative for Tetralogy of Fallot and his heart exams appear normal. The orphanage has agreed to waive the orphanage donation fee for any family who adopts Leon. </div>
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<br />password: children </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-45998821738149987112012-03-15T12:18:00.003-07:002012-03-15T12:18:36.807-07:00Lucky is a Lucky guy!Lucky who was profiled <a href="http://youroutstretchedarm.blogspot.com/2012/02/lucky.html">here</a> has found a family!!!! Their story is truly amazing, but you'll have to go to their <a href="http://twochinadolls.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to find out more. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-34190336128372396722012-03-14T08:36:00.001-07:002012-03-14T08:36:54.629-07:00Zeke met his family!<a href="http://youroutstretchedarm.blogspot.com/2011/11/update-zeke-031998.html">Zeke</a> met his forever family today! No pictures yet, but a happy kid and a happy mom!<br />
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Go check out their blog <a href="http://www.onceuponasunbeam.com/2012/03/14/forever-a-family-day/">here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-47149387203534227512012-03-08T12:25:00.003-08:002012-03-08T12:25:50.733-08:00Teddy - Oct 1998We shudder to think how limited his life will be in his country with his special need if he doesn't<br />get adopted in time. Our staff decribed him as a very sweet boy. He is an outgoing boy who was not too shy when talking with us. He attends school outside the orphanage and is in the 2nd grade. Because he has grown up in the orphanage, the orphanage started him in school at a much later age than he would have started had he grown up in a family, but they report that he is quite smart.<br />He's a very good student and above average. His favorite subject is math. He enjoys playing when outside of school especially with a ball. He has many friends of all ages. He's very active and likes to run. He says that some of his favorite things are snacks and new clothes. He says that nothing makes him sad. When he sees an injustice for himself or others, he tells the teachers. His caregivers report that he is a hearty eater. He was very polite and always smiled at us when he saw us walk by during our visit at the institute. <br />
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Teddy is on the shared list, but there is a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families if the family chooses to use WACAP for his adoption. <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-65957446464763272772012-03-01T07:15:00.000-08:002012-03-01T07:15:47.451-08:00Urgent: Nathan - 8/98Nathan is in danger of “aging out.” This means that he will soon turn 14 years old, at which time he will no longer be eligible to be adopted. Since his birthday is in the middle of August, his adoptive family must have their homestudy completed for his adoption by the middle of April.<br />
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Nathan is considered a healthy child although some of his hepatitis B tests came back positive and were requested to be retested. He was admitted to the orphanage at the age of 3 and 1/2 years old, soon after began living with a foster family with whom he still resides, and began school at an early age. His report from 2011 indicates that he has normal cognitive and motor development, but his grades are a bit below average due to a lack of enthusiasm for school. He does, however, mostly enjoy history and gym classes and gets along with friends and classmates. <br />
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He is described as gentle, active, extroverted, and he looks after his younger foster brothers and sisters at home as well as other children at the orphanage. Enjoying chess, cards, and basketball, he also likes to surf the Internet, and he helps his foster mom with chores around the house. If you are interested in adopting Nathan, but have not yet started your homestudy, you can still have time to complete it!<br />
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Contact us immediately at ckids (at) wacap (dot) org to find out more about the process and timeframes. WACAP is offering a promise child grant of $4,200 to help the family who adopts this child; qualifying families have an annual household income under $125,000/year after child deductions of $3,700 per dependent child averaged over the past two years’ tax returns.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-56720376472714308272012-02-28T05:00:00.000-08:002012-02-28T05:00:03.569-08:00Michelle has a family!Back in January, I posted about <a href="http://youroutstretchedarm.blogspot.com/2012/01/three-girls-with-love-without.html">two girls</a> who are part of a Love Without Boundaries program.<br />
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Colton's orphanage fee has been waived.<br />
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If you find yourself in this last category, I would like to let you know about two families that are bringing home aging out children, but who need financial help to do so. The first family is racing to bring home a 13yo girl in addition to a toddler girl. You can read more about their family and make a donation at <a href="http://ouramazinggirls.blogspot.com/">http://ouramazinggirls.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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The second family is racing to bring home a 13 yo boy in addition to a 7 yr old boy. You can read more about their family here <a href="http://www.myadoptionwebsite.com/webster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1329934839_6">www.myadoptionwebsite.com/webster</span></a> and make a donation at <a href="http://pancoast.chipin.com/adopting-our-two-boys">Pancoast Chip-in</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-16932577561039101782012-02-21T06:54:00.002-08:002012-02-21T06:54:21.371-08:00Shannon is no longer an orphan!Check out her mom's blog <a href="http://kellijonesblog.com/">here</a><br />
and photos <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.340131679364950.82123.316123481765770&type=1">here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-86951789125758811232012-02-20T06:18:00.000-08:002012-02-20T06:32:08.555-08:00Lucky - 8/1998<div style="text-align: left;">
Lucky is 13 years old. He is a Hep B carrier. Lucky is noted to be a very friendly boy with an excellent temperament. He has learned English in school and loves to play basketball. He is extroverted and obedient. He hopes to be in the Special Forces when he grows up. He wants to be adopted and come to the U.S. He hopes his family will be warm and happy. Lucky is close friends with Ned and Dusty who have found their families. Please help find Lucky's family! </div>
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Lucky is on the shared list and is available to any agency that has access to the shared list.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-62218227857693331832012-02-15T11:36:00.003-08:002012-02-15T11:36:36.869-08:00Fred - 10/1998Fred is an outgoing boy who was not too shy when talking with us. He attends school outside the orphanage and is in the 2nd grade. Because he has grown up in the orphanage, the orphanage started him in school at a much later age than he would have started had he grown up in a family, but they report that he is quite smart. He’s a very good student and above average. His favorite subject is math. He has dwarfism. He enjoys playing when outside of school especially with a ball. He has many friends of all ages. He’s very active and likes to run. He says that some of his favorite things are snacks and new clothes. Fred says that nothing makes him sad. When he sees an injustice for himself or others, he tells the teachers. His caregivers report that he is a hearty eater. He was very polite and always smiled at us when he saw us walk by during our visit at the institute.<br />
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This child is listed with WACAP through a special partnership project with his/her orphanage. There is a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption. Please contact a waiting child case manager at ckids @ wacap . org (remove spaces)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-33703994561059125032012-02-10T10:46:00.000-08:002012-02-10T10:46:00.074-08:00Kate has a family!Precious Kate who I blogged about <a href="http://youroutstretchedarm.blogspot.com/2011/12/urgent-kate-march-1998.html">here</a> has found her family!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-11452618393303195212012-02-09T15:10:00.000-08:002012-02-09T15:10:00.550-08:00Zeke has a family!I originally posted about Zeke here and <a href="http://youroutstretchedarm.blogspot.com/2011/11/zeke-march-1998.html">here</a> and <a href="http://youroutstretchedarm.blogspot.com/2011/11/update-zeke-031998.html">here</a>. I found out today that a family sent in LOI for Zeke and has now received PA! <br />
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I don't think they have a blog, but if they set one up and give me permission, I'll post it here!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278554120531359848.post-46546271656882517292012-02-09T06:12:00.000-08:002012-02-09T06:12:18.657-08:00MANY kids who need familiesA blogger friend asked folks to post about kids that are running out of time on her blog. Rather than re-post about the 99 kids who are listed there now, I am just going to provide a link to her page. Many of these kids are in Eastern European countries, some are in Asia, some have grants, they are all ages. Please check them out and pray for each of them to find a family<br />
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<a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/02/operation-rescue.html">Operation: Rescue</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0