Welcoming

Ksenia.  One of the meanings for her name is 'Welcoming'.  I find that beautiful.  When God created Ksenia I'm sure he had big dreams for her.  Dreams of using little Ksenia to show the world what he is like.  To draw people closer to him through her welcoming spirit.

Ksenia was made in God's image.  God created her just right.  

However our world is so broken and sinful that the people around Ksenia did not recognize that special spark in her when she was born.  Maybe they saw it, but were just to scared to embrace her.  Maybe they saw perfectly well the gift they had been given, but just could not provide for her.  

Either way, 8 years later Ksenia is no longer living but merely existing.

In just one months time Ksenia will turn 9 years old.  Nine whole years have passed since God blessed the world with this precious gift.  The one with the welcoming spirit.  The gift that God had great plans for.  The gift that everyone forgot about.  The day will go by unnoticed. 

It breaks my heart.  This girl deserves so much more then life in a mental institute, to be forgotten.  She has so much to offer the world if she only was given the chance.  She deserves to be remembered. 

"It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish." -Mother Teresa

Ksenia is available for adoption.  There is still a chance for her.  But sadly, she is currently only available to Canadian families.  That makes it extra hard to find a family to step out for her.  On top of that her adoption will cost around 50K.  Such a high price, but honestly, Ksenia is so very worth. 

Please pray and yell for her.  She deserves it.

Ksenia is listed on Reece's Rainbow.  You will have to scroll down a bit to find her picture.  

She currently does not have a grant fund.

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This post was written by Joanna, over at Asking with Faith. She is the one that first introduced me to Ksenia. I posted about Ksenia here.

Soo many people have shared her picture, and I say THANK YOU! 

But please keep yelling. We NEED to find her family!

Faithful Friday: The Mars Family

I can not tell you how many times I've longed to write this post, and now that I'm actually doing it, it seems so surreal! So without further adieu... Let me introduce to a very special family - the Mars Family.

And you'll never guess who they are adopting!! My sweet baby... Lyla! ♥

LILIANNA for the Mars family — Bayfield, CO

Adam and Rebecca met in 2004 after knowing each other from childhood but not reconnecting until they were adults. In 2005 they were married. Rebecca brought a son into their marriage named Royce, and soon after, they were blessed with another little boy who they named Hunter.  In 2008 they welcomed their third little boy who they named Cameron. Rebecca loves all of her little boys, but it was really on her heart to add a fourth child (a girl!) through adoption. They first found Lilianna through Reece’s Rainbow in 2010. By the time they inquired, she already had a committed family and later was not able to be adopted due to health issues.  Rebecca and Adam have been praying for Lilianna since then. When she became available the following year, they knew they were meant to be this little girl’s parents.  Adam was given the verse Jeremiah 23:3 "I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number,” and knew it was time to go and get his little girl! Rebecca couldn’t have agreed  more!

Lilianna will be welcomed home by 3 big brothers who are now 8, 5 and3 as well as a dog named Marley, 10 chickens..all named “Dinner” except for one hen named “Henrietta”, and 2 horses named Bombay and Sherman. You can find this family having fun at church, enjoying the beautiful outdoors the Colorado Mountains offer, playing at the lake, or just hanging out around the house and watching movies, visiting with friends, or doing a DIY project. When they are not busy with the adoption journey and painting a room in their house pink for this little princess, they’d love for you to join in this experience  by following their blog.

1/16/12—HOMESTUDY in PROGRESS

Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at www.LilysLight.blogspot.com

$0.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

This sweet family has decided that after 3 boys, it was time to add a little GIRL to the mix! And I couldn't be more happier about who God called them to go get! 

About her name... I have referred to her the most as Lyla, because that is what Summer was going to name her when the Spitz's first committed to adopting her. When she was relisted on Reece's Rainbow, she was relisted as Lilianna. And now, she has a new name! The Mars family is going to name her Lily!

We also received a very special surprise the other day! Sweet Summer, who is adopting Gavin, GOT TO HOLD LILY on Gavin's Gotcha Day! You can read all about what Summer said about meeting her HERE! Summer also took a few pictures of her.

The one above is like the rest I have received of Lily, she just melts my heart even if she isn't look at the camera. But the one below... oh my word. I don't know what it is about that picture, but it makes me cry so hard every time I look at it!

Maybe it's her beautiful eyes, they are just so penetrating! I don't know what it is, but she is just soo PERFECT!!! She's perfect just the way she is!

I ask that you PLEASE PRAY for this wonderful family, and let them know you are praying! Visit their blog and leave them an encouraging comment! And if you are able, they would really appreciate any financial gifts you are able to give towards the ransom of bringing this beautiful girl home! Right now they have ZERO, ZILCH, NADA, in their account to help bring her home. I do not like that big fat 0, will you help to change that?

Thank you so much for being apart of bringing "my" beautiful baby girl home FOREVER!

How can you resist those pleading eyes???

Waiting Wednesday: Silas

This is Silas:

Silas

Boy, Born November 29, 2004 

 

Silas is a handsome little boy with brown hair and big brown eyes.  He is affectionate and has a glowing personality.   He is engaging, alert, and aware.  He was born with CP and all of his limbs are affected by the spasticity.    he has also has strabismus, which could be corrected with surgery.   He is not able to walk, but will truly blossom in a loving family who can provide therapy and encouragement for his progress.  

 

Silas has already been transferred to the institution, and will remain bedridden the rest of his life is he is not adopted soon.

 Please consider Silas! 

$11.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

He has been waiting 7 long years for a family to call his own. We only have 3 pictures of him, but boy is he a sweetie!! His smile is irresistible! He should be learning and thriving at home, but instead guess where he is - in an orphanage, in Eastern Europe. And since I am posting about him for Waiting Wednesday, you probably have guessed he doesn't have a family working to get him. Let's change that, shall we?

One of the biggest things that stops people from adopting is the cost. For Silas's country it costs about $25,000 to bring home a child. A pretty large sum right? Well we have a 'pretty' large God!! And the cost of saving his life instead of letting him die in the institution = priceless. Right now he has only $11.00 in his account.

There is a giveaway in the works for him, but can we get his grant up to $50 before then?? I don't think that's too big of a task! All it will take is 2 people to donate $20, 4 people to donate $10, or 8 people to donate $5. Yes, it's that easy!! Go here to donate.

So let's do it!! Get his grant up to $50, and find him a FAMILY!!!

My little man...

Introducing... Baby Dax!!! ♥

He has yet to learn (or hear) his name for all the nicknames he is called. I won't mention them so I don't publicly humiliate him! LOL 

I also have a list of hats to make for him that go with his nicknames... sorry mom, I'm not getting anything else done this week!

Big boy also ROLLED OVER twice yesterday at 12 days old!! He didn't like tummy time so he rolled over, and we put him back on his tummy and he did it again! Check out the video!

He sure knows how to look stern!

Ooo! It's snowing outside!

I LOVE this little munchin so much, and I'm soo blessed to spend this week with him and his wonderful family!!

I'm not looking forward to leaving him at the end of this week!!!

When Ruby gets the camera...

THIS is what appears on my memory card!!

She got all 3 of us!! :)

This week, I am staying at Michelle's house to help her with her new baby her girls when her husband goes back to work. My brothers, Isaac and Elijah, and I stayed here the first 2 weeks when my parents traveled to bring Jonathan home. Apparently I didn't cause too much trouble because I was invited back I wasn't refused when I invited myself back. :)

Baby Dax is absolutely precious, and Ruby has loved using my camera! (Hey, it's been puked on, what harm can a little slobber do?) Here's a couple pics that I took of Ruby her "my baby". ♥

I think she likes him, AND my camera!