Did you notice the Reece's Rainbow donation link at the upper right? See that "Donate" button? Well, I hope you will consider clicking on it and giving just a little toward the adoption expenses for "Joel." Right now he's still in Kiev, Ukraine, and must remain there until the funds necessary for the adoption have been raised. A Ukrainian orphanage is not a very happy place. The babies spend nearly all day every day in their cribs. Sometimes they have as few as two diaper changes a day. They have little if any intellectual stimulation. They are fed, but it's barely enough to keep their little bodies going. There is no treatment of their health issues, like the arthrogryposis Joel was born with or the Down's syndrome others have. Love is something they know only if they are lucky enough to be adopted. It's just not possible to save everyone who needs saving in this world, but right now it IS possible to help save this one precious little boy.
Imagine knowing that a wonderful little person you already love so much must wait for something as superficial as money so you can finally bring him home where he will be loved, receive the specialized care he needs, AND become an inspiration to so many others. You can help. Any little bit you can swing... please. If you can't contribute, please post a link to his page and share it with all of your friends.
When his adoption is finally arranged, Joel will become Roland Quest Wesley and join one of the coolest families I know. Okay. I might be a little prejudiced since Alexis and Charles Wesley are family. She's our niece. Then again, it's hard not to marvel at this couple and their amazing daughter, Laelia. If you'd like your heart to be touched today, read their story at the blogs they write for their children:
Laelia's life: http://www.laeliasky.com/
Roland's life: http://gettingawesleyinedgewise.blogspot.com/
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