Puzzle Update - PLEASE HELP!

Repost from Handiwork for Lilly. I don't know when I'll be back to reg blogging, but hopefully soon! :)


Sixteen years ago today, a very special person made her appearance into the world. That person is Rachel. She has grown into such a mature, beautiful young lady and I'm proud to be her friend.

Here are some pictures (of pictures) I found in my mom's albums (our parents have been friends since before I was born), and while we were looking though her mom's albums at her house today. :)

Note: She's probably going to kill me when she see's I've posted these, so you'll know why if you don't ever hear from me again! ;)

Today, being her birthday, is also our goal for having the butterfly puzzle completely filled in. Here is what the puzzle looks like as of today:

Just over half way there!!! Thank you SOOOO VERY MUCH to each and everyone of you who has donated and sponsored a piece of the puzzle!! We are so very grateful!!

But, we still have a ways to go. We are at 275 304 out of 500 pieces right now, which leaves 225 196 left to fill.

If you have not already gotten a puzzle piece, or even if you have, would you PLEASE consider sponsoring a puzzle piece or more than one??

PLEASE??

This isn't for Rachel, although we have used her birthday as a goal. This isn't for me, although I am putting out the plea for help. This is for Lilly.

Lilly has been laying in a crib for 5 years, in a room with many other kids, staring at nothing. All. day. long. Can you even imagine???

No hugs, no love, no nothing. Just a grated bottled with mush or hot broth in it once or maybe twice a day. That is Lilly's life. That is why she needs your help to get out.

PRAY. GIVE. ACT.

Rise to the challenge, friends.

Lilly needs our help, and you have been COMMANDED to help! Not by me, but by God. That's right!

God has commanded us to take care of the widows and the orphans (James 1:27). Tare care.
That doesn't mean give a little or say a prayer and hope someone else will do the rest.
It means pray without creasing.
It means give as much as you feel led God tells you to give.
It means consider if you are able to adopt her.
It means adopting her if God has told you to.
It means spreading the word so many other can hear about her plight.

And this is not just for Lilly you are commanded to do this, it's for all the orphans. Think there are too many to help? Well, you may not be able to help them all, but you can help save one. And it will make a difference to that one.

So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help!

We need your help to finish this puzzle, we can't do it alone.
We need your help to raise Lilly the money her family will need to adopt her,
we can't do it alone.
We need your help to pray, pray, pray for her, we can't do it alone.
We need your help to spread the word and her picture so her family will find her, we can't do it alone.

I'm begging you to help us help Lilly, we are worn out and tired from all this fundraising, and a little discouraged she doesn't have a family yet, but aren't going to give up. No way! But we can't do it alone.

Lilly was out of time several years ago, it's a miracle in itself she is still hanging on. She needs out now. Please help her!

Find the puzzle fundraiser here, or click the picture below.

Waiting Wednesday: Trina, Jared, Stefan, Buddy, Gabrielle, Seth, Dahl, Helena, Landen, Abilene, Charlie, Kirk, Bartholemew, Faith, Hope, and Joy

Hahaha I think that earns the record for the longest title in the history of this blog! :)

We've been extremely busy lately with the Jesus Sale that starts tomorrow.... that's why I haven't blogged the past few days, and that's also part of the reason I've decided to take a break from blogging for a little bit. I still may post a few quick posts here and there, but for the most part I'm not going to be blogging.

So, while I'm gone, I want to leave you with this mega WW post of many precious children who need families. They were just recently listed RR, so they haven't been able to get much exposure yet. Unfortunately, they all have very slim chances of finding families. Why? Because most people are scared away by their ages.

And that breaks my heart. Sooo many deserving children, most of them almost my age or older!! So deserving of families, but thrown away by their country. I certainly would not like being stuck in an institution my whole life! Would like want to see me in an institution? No? Well then, you shouldn't want to see any of these children there either.

I want you to please PLEASE consider adding one of these precious children to your family, and if you aren't able to, YELL for them. Beg others to be their families! They don't deserve to age out in a couple years and not ever know the love of a family!

First, here is the requirements for adopting from their region.

Region 09

• MULTIPLE UNRELATED CHILDREN CAN BE ADOPTED TOGETHER (with adequate income level)
• 3 trips
• 1st trip, Both parents for 7 days
• Wait 2-3 months for court
• Both parents travel for 2nd trip for court hearing, 10 days
• This region does not waive the 30 day wait
• Only one parent has to make third trip of 2 weeks
• No more than 6 children at home
• Applicants should be no more than 45 years older than the child
• Total program and travel fees under $35k
• Married couples and single mothers may apply
• No criminal background
• No history of mental health concerns (depression, bipolar, or other mental health issues)
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE CHILDREN LISTED BELOW, and to confirm your eligibility and financial preparedness to adopt internationally, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

And here are the precious kids needing mamas (click on their name to go to their page):

Trina 9HA

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Girl, born October 1996

Eyes of Gray

Blond hair

Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Trina is almost 16! Imagine spending most of your life in an institution. She should be home getting ready for the prom, not living in a crib. God help her, she looks so sad. She needs a family asap or she will have no chance at finding a family!

Families considering our older, institutionalized children should be home study approved prior to commitment.

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Jared 9HA

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Boy, born October 1996

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Blue Eyes

Nature of fun, not relaxing – he sounds like a busy guy!
Jared will be 16 in October, He needs a family soon or his chances to find a family will be gone. His description says “Nature of fun, not relaxing.” He sounds like a typical 16 year old!!

Families considering our older, institutionalized children should be home study approved prior to commitment.

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Stefan 9HA

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Boy, born September 1996

Brown eyes

Hair light brown

The nature of the active

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Stefan is almost 16! He looks like he’s full of energy and ready to jump into a new life. We need a family for Stefan by September or his chances to be adopted will be lost.

Are you his family??

Families considering our older, institutionalized children should be home study approved prior to commitment.

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Buddy 9HA

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Boy, born December 2001

Eyes of Gray

Dark hair

The nature of communicative

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Buddy is a handsome young man who will be 11 in December.  Although he hasn’t had a chance to be play ball and be on a team, as you can see he has kept that boy spirit.  Let’s help Buddy be a member of his own team…his family!!

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Gabrielle 9HA

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Girl, born June 1998
Brown eyes
The nature of communicative

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Gabrielle means “God is my might.”  She is almost 14!  She looks so sad and her mouth looks so sore!  Wouldn’t a family be so wonderful for her?

Gabrielle has some apparent dental issues.  Dental work would make a big difference in her overall health.  Please help our Gabby find a family!!

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Seth 9HA

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Boy, born March 1999
Eyes of Gray
Nature of Good

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Seth is 13!  He has such soulful eyes.  Those baby blues….  He is also confined to a crib.  What 13 year old child deserves to be in a crib for life??  Can we help him break free?

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Dahl 9HA

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Boy, born September 1999

Eyes of Gray

The nature of calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Dahl is 12.  He is another little one that would benefit from a family and the correct nutrition.  It says he is calm.  Let’s give Dahl a reason to be calm, but learn how to play and be the boy he so deserves to be!

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Helena 9HA

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Girl, born August 1999
Blue Eyes

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Helena is almost 13!  This tiny, beautiful little girl is almost a teenager.  Hard to believe isn’t it?  She has such a beautiful face.  Such beauty hidden away.  Can we help save her so the world can see the beauty we all see in her??

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Landen 9HA

19fs-9

Boy, born February 1999

Brown eyes

Hair dark brown

The nature of aggressive, non-contact

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Landen is 13!  He is described as aggressive and non-contact.  Maybe poor Landen has never had a reason to be anything else.  Can we give him a reason to come out of his shell?  This boy would surely benefit from the love of a family and some therapy.  It’s hard to understand love when nobody has ever loved you!

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Abilene 9HA

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Girl, born February 1998

Eyes of Gray

Hair dark brown

The nature of a quiet, sociable

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Abilene is 14!  She looks like the light is gone from her eyes.  She is desribed as sociable, which she should be.  Let’s help Abilene get out of an institution and into the social life of a family and friends!!

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Charlie 9HA

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Boy, born June 1998

Brown eyes

Hair dark brown

The nature uncommunicative

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Charlie is almost 14!  He looks so small.  Yet, he finds a reason to smile.  Charlie would make a great big brother to some lucky little child.  If you have any concerns about older child adoptions, feel free to ask us here at Reece’s Rainbow.  We have many people that could give you the information you are looking for!

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Kirk 9HA

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Has brothers or sisters

Boy, born July 1998

Eyes of Gray

Hair dark brown

Capricious nature

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Kirk will be 14 in July.  Wouldn’t it be a great thing to have a family before Independence Day?  Kirk has such a handsome face!  Let’s help Kirk find a family before it’s to late!!

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Bartholemew 9HA

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Boy, born August 1997

Blue Eyes

Blond hair

The nature of Moody

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Oh, this poor boy.  His lips look so dry.  Our heart breaks for his look of sadness!  Barth is almost 15.  He needs a family fast!  This region allows unrelated children to be adopted.  Please consider him and maybe another child from this region.

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Faith 9HA

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Girl, born November 1997

Brown eyes

Hair dark brown

The nature uncommunicative

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Faith is another girl that is almost 15!  She has the sweetest face.  She looks as if she has quite the spirit!  Let’s help Faith keep the faith and show her the life she deserves!

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Hope 9HA

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Girl, born July 1997

Blue Eyes

Blond hair

The nature of calm

Hope’s diagnosis is unconfirmed – it’s believed she either has Down syndrome or Cornelia de Lange syndrome.  An interested family would be able to get further medical information.

Precious Hope.  There are not enough words in this world to explain how our hearts ache for her!  Hope is almost 15!  She has some definite eye issues.  Can you imagine what it would do for her if she was able to find a family and have her eyes checked??!!  Let’s help her to see what this world can actually be like outside the confines of a crib.

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Joy 9HA

251h-9
Has brothers or sisters

Girl, born October 1997

Blue Eyes

Blond hair

The nature of calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Joy is a precious teenager that is almost 15!  Most children when confined to a crib for the greater part of their lives look much smaller then they should be.  She looks like she still smiles even though she has been in an institution for many years now.  Let’s help Joy to keep that “Joy” and help her to become the teenager she should be!

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There are 16 children. I know that at least 3 times that number of people read my blog, so if you all choose one to help or even say a prayer for, we'll be able to do something BIG! Together we can, one at a time! Thank you for helping these gorgeous jewels!!

And let me assure you, this will not be the last time you are hearing from me about these children of region 9! I'm planning on yelling and yelling for them until each and every one has a family!!!

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And as always, be sure to go get a puzzle piece!