It’s about time we officially introduce you to all the new tiny faces that arrived this year… Meet Finn, Grayson, Lincoln, Ellis, and Lydia. Four tiny bundles of cuteness with so much life ahead of them. Each unique in their own ways, and yet somehow all stuck in the same place. Here are their stories… FINN came to the orphanage during Chinese New Year, at just a few months old. He was so tiny and so serious all the time. I couldn’t get a smile out of him for anything. Bundled up in a puffy coat, that little, serious face peeking out gripped my heart every time I looked at him. We got lots of snuggles and cuddle time in the early months of his time at the orphanage. At 10 months old now, he has started standing with help and pushing himself around in a little wheely chair. Inside his little body, Finn is battling a blood disease called Syphilis. He, together with Grayson (see below), has regular check-ups at the local hospital to help him manage this disease. It’s not curable, but it is manageable. It’s likely that Finn could be adopted by a local family soon, so we hope and pray for that process to start soon. GRAYSON. This little chubbster is stealing hearts left and right! A favorite of the nannies and other children, Grayson has been affectionately nicknamed “Little Chubby” since day one. And unlike his buddy Finn, he has smiles for everyone. A little touch, a look in his direction, anything works to get him giggling. Little would you know that Grayson’s body is fighting a daily battle against a blood disease called Syphilis. He and Finn together make regular visits to the hospital to get what they need to manage this disease. He may also have an issue with his hearing, but he hasn’t been able to get checked by a specialist yet. We are working with the orphanage to get him into the best hospital for this check. The best news is, Grayson has already been matched with a family for adoption! We haven’t learned anything about his family yet, but we hope and pray for smooth and swift processes.
Sweet faced LYDIA is the only baby girl at the orphanage, and by far the most beautiful. She, same as Lincoln, is a brave heart warrior. In fact, she has been in Beijing for over a month for heart surgery and rehabilitation. She just returned to this orphanage and is still regaining her strength. Lydia is still too little to be available for adoption (according to common practice in China), but we have already begun praying for her future forever family.
These little people are precious and have already seen so much trauma in their short lives. Now that you know them, you can join us in supporting them as family does… praying for them, supporting them, and cheering them on.
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