New photos from Eastern Europe

Spencer

age: 4
special need: Willebrand’s disease, anemic syndrome, retarded in his mental and physical development up to the age of 2 years, hyperactivity

 

 

This is Spencer at a younger age

 

 

 

 

Luke

age: 12
special need: developmental delay

 

 

 

 

http://marianaorphanfund.blogspot.com/2012/10/take-look.html

to view all of the children previously posted

 

What can I say that I have not said before?

These 2 boys need a family!

Please let me know if you might have interest in learning more about any of the children recently posted!

stephanie.carpenter@lifelinechild.org

tingministries@comcast.net

BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS

Proverbs 31: 8 - 9

 

KIDS in BURKINA

This is Daniel's story:

Daniel was born in October 2002. His mother was married but Daniel is the child of a relationship outside of the marriage. When Daniel was born, his mother could not give him the name of his father. Shortly after his birth, in fear of her husband's reaction to the baby, and her own fears of caring for him, she threw him down a well. Soon after wards, she was sorry for doing this and also feared her husband's reaction and went back to get the child.  After a family counsel meeting, the family recommended that the mother take him and leave him in the care of an orphanage. Daniel has grown up in this orphanage. Daniel sees a little but he has suffered what may be permanent damage to the optic nerve. With the limited diagnostics and expertise available here, the specialist was not able to determine just how much Daniel can see. There has recently been some improvement in his vision. Otherwise, Daniel is normal physically and mentally.

Because of his visual handicap, Daniel has not been sent to school.

 

 

Here is Arnaud's story:

Arnaud was born in February of 2009. His mother abandoned him when he was about 7 months old.

A thorough search was made in the area where Arnaud was found but no trace of his mother was found.

Since arriving at the orphanage, Arnoud has been diagnosed with cycle cell anemia (SS type). He is receiving treatment but he does have a serious strain of this hereditary disease.

In every other way, physically and mentally, Arnaud is at a normal development for his age. He is a pleasant and agreeable little boy who loves to play with the other children.

Here is Christina's story:

Born:  January, 2012

Christina is an abandoned child found by some children when they heard her crying.

Christina is suffering from cerebral palsy. Her little legs are already a little stiff and she does not have much movement in them. Her little hands also are mostly closed into a little fist.

Right now, Christina passes everyday sitting in an infant seat without any stimulation and minimal care. She needs the love and nurturing of a family for her to grow and develop to her greatest potential.

Here is Djimila's story:

Djimila was born in January, 2011. Her mother was very young, just 17 years old when Djimila was born. The mother tried to kill Djimia two time by trying to suffocate her. With help and advice from family and friends, the mother brought her to social services where she signed papers giving up for adoption.

Djimila’s left leg has been amputated just above the knee because of severe infection that threatened her life. She is developmentally behind for her age. At this time, it is not known whether this is because of her rough few months of life or whether there is the possibility of mild cerebral palsy

Here is Charlemagne's story:

Born:  May, 2003

Charlemagne is not in school. He has a hearing problem but he can hear somewhat. He does not speak and this is probably related to the hearing problem. The orphanage where he has been placed does not have the means to send him to a special school for the deaf.

Charlemagne gets along well with all of the children in the orphanage and with the care-givers. His best friend is called Apollinaire and they are the same age. They spend lots of time together. They communicate with simple hand signs. Like all of the children in the home, Charlemagne is looked after by care-taker and has received some pre-school level training.

His story is that a woman left Charlemagne with some children at the side of the road, saying that she was going to go and repair her bike. This woman left and did not come back for him. After waiting a long time, Charlemagne was taken to the police and was placed the next day in an orphanage (26 May, 2008).

Here is Karim's story:

Born:  August, 2012

Mother is said to be not well mentally. In reality she is deaf and cannot speak and it is thought that perhaps because she was never sent to school and no one in the family could communicate with her that is the real reason why she is not able to care for Karim.

Karim was born pre-maturely weighing only 1800 grams at birth. Because he is so tiny and not very strong, he is being fed by a feeding tube.

It is way too early and even nearly impossible here to determine whether Karim will be normal developmentally but his physical development and mobility will be very challenging. His feet and legs are malformed. His feet are very small and turned in. And, there may be some malformation even in his knees.

Karim is still very small but even so he is growing up in a small bed with little or no human interaction or stimulation. Karim needs a loving mother and father to nurture him and to give him a reason to live and to grow.

OLIVIA

Her story

Olivia is about 5 years old now (2012). She was abandoned as an infant and is being cared for in an orphanage.

Olivia smiles and interacts a little bit with her caretakers and the other children. She cannot sit up on her own and requires total care.

Her diagnosis is not clear but my unspecialized opinion is that she is suffering from a rather serious case of cerebral palsy.

http://burkinaorphanage.blogspot.com/

http://www.sheltering-wings.org/?pageType=sub&pageID=66#/home

 

http://storage.cloversites.com/shelteringwings/documents/2012-10_bf.pdf

 

Once again my heart breaks as I read these stories and see these photos! 

CAN YOU HEAR?

DO YOU SEE?

BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS

Proverbs 31: 8-9

Pass along the need for these precious children to have families all their own!

GET THE WORD OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Can you help?

Adopt

Advocate

PRAY

Support

BE their VOICE!

Someone adovocated for us

Someone prayed for us

Someone supported our Mommy and Daddy

Mommy and Daddy came and got us

Look at us now!

 

Be that for someone else

Be that for one of these kids!

 

Advocate

pray

Support

Adopt

stephanie.carpenter@lifelinechild.org

 

                              tingministries@comcast.net

 

Take A LOOK...

Miss Ellianna being Miss Ellianna

Princess, Queen..you name it she is it!

She makes my heart smile!

Isaiah 51:11 ESV     

And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

 

 

 Wow - look at our Angelina sitting up so proudly!

Who would have thought that in 4 short months she would come so far!

Angelina you make my heart smile!

I will bless the Lord at all times:
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord:
The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
Oh magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt His name together.
I sought the Lord and He heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears!! Psalm 34: 1-4

 

 

 Inquisitive Angelina

What is in here?

How do I open this present?

This is for me!!!!!

 

 Behold, GOD is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation.Isaiah 12:2

 

 

OH my AVIGAYIL!

What a joy you are in our lives!

Your smile and giggle make me stop and listen and appreciate all we have been given in life!

I appreciate the small things in life because of you!

You are a gift straight from HEAVEN!

Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:6, 7 (NIV)

 

 

The toothless grin of Avigayil!

(she has teeth - a mouth full of them- but often smiles as if she does not - hilarious I think!)

Ellianna you are always loving life!

Doesn't this make you stop and smile!

Enjoy the small moments of life because they are really

THE BIG MOMENTS...we have it all backwards!

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.Mark 11:22-23 (KJV)

 Angelina opening her birthday card - notice it says 6!

She is 6 years old and the size of a 1 year old child!  She is not this delayed because of her special need..NO...she is this delayed due to the conditions she lived under for 5 and 1/2 years of her life!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5,6 (NIV)

 

Ellianna and Avi you were so patient with me...

I was amusing myself one day and trying to get at least 1 good photo with both of them smiling!

I succeeded!

 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8

 

 

 

 Just another to make you smile!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

 

 

 Oh if you could only hear Angelina when she is talking and making noises!

She is precious, priceless, adorable, hilarious and a miracle child!

We are so very blessed!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)

 

 ARE YOU LISTENING? DO YOU HEAR ME?

I have a lot to say you know!

  "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 (NIV)

 

 BE OF GOOD CHEER!!!!

Psalm 5:11-12But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield. 

 Sasha and Avi

No words to describe the love in my heart for all four of our girls..

Priceless gifts that have blessed our lives beyond words!

As I write this my heart aches for AJ left behind...praying she too might join these beautiful girls and our lives and

be given the gift of a family as God's Word Says in Psalm 68:6

"God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy..."

 

TAKE A LOOK! 

The children listed below are in Eastern Europe!

Please help spread the word that they need a family!

Sometimes words just fail me and right now at this moment

I can not think of a word to say that will express the ache in my heart for these children!

I can not think of a thing to say that might bring someone to take a closer look and consider adopting one of these precious children.  The need is overwhelming!  The amount of children around the world in desperate need is overwhelming!  HOW can we ever make a difference?  We can 1 child at a time.  I look at our girls and how it made a difference to each of them!

 

Please take a look and spread the word!

Could you be the family for one of these precious children?

Be A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS

LINA AGREES with her MOMMY!  BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS!

Please contact me if you would like more information!

stephanie.carpenter@lifelinechild.org

www.lifelineadoption.org

Each child listed below has a file and photos available....

some of them have videos also!

 

Yasmin

age: 2
special need: Turner Syndrome (45, X); Congenital cardiac malformation – surgically corrected; Infantile cerebral palsy – ataxic form; Moderate mental lagging behind

Addie

age: 4
special need: Prematurely born third degree in the 29th gestation week; Retinopathy of prematurity fourth degree – blindness; Amaurosis; Microphthalmia; Normal physical development and considerable lagging behind in the neuro-psychical development.

 

 

 

 

 

Sadie

age: 7
special need: Osteochondrodysplasia with defect in the growth of the tubular bones and the spinal cord; Osteogenesis imperfecta; Albumen-caloric malnutrition Third-Fourth degree; Hirschsprung disease (Congenital megacolon); Calculus rhenis dextra; Congenital megacolon; Asthma with prevailing allergic component; Lagging behind in the physical development; Good neuro-psychical development.

 

 

 

Milly

Age: 8
Special Need: Down Syndrome

 

 

Spencer

age: 4
special need: Willebrand’s disease, anemic syndrome, retarded in his mental and physical development up to the age of 2 years, hyperactivity

 

 

Steven

age: 3
special need: Satisfactory physical development. Delayed in all aspects of his neuropsychic development. Cerebral palsy – ataxic type.

 

 

Eli

Age: 8
Special Need: Infantile Cerebral Palsy

stephanie.carpenter@lifelinechild.org
BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS
Proverbs 31: 8 - 9

O TASTE....

Psalm 34:8 (KJV)

 O taste

 

 and see

that the Lord is good:

blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

I HAD A VERY HAPPY AND VERY EXCITING BIRTHDAY!  My party was the longest and biggest in the whole wide world!  Phew...It lasted 7 hours and I had 73 friends and family help me celebrate my day...what a great day!!!!

 

AND Look I can sit all by myself!!!

 

Posted by my mommy of course :)

 

Guess WHO?

Guess Who turned 6 years old?

Nope not me silly

I am 7 years old already and just lost my first tooth!

 

 

YUP...Angelina Mariyana Carpenter

otherwise known as

Lina

or Lina Beena

or

Beanie Baby or Beanie

Great photo huh?

Beanie loves to eat ever since leaving Pleven!

 

OK next Question?

Guess who went to a dance and I thought she was taking me with her (only to discover that I did not get to go - bummer maybe next time) But guess who?

YUP...my favorite big sister "SASHA"

Not only is she my favorite big sister

I actually want to be just like her!

I had to wear this necklace because she had one on!

I had to wear my hair up because Sasha had her hair up!

Be extra careful big sisters cause your little sisters will want to be just like you!

I am very happy to tell you that everyone should have a big sister like Sasha!

She is the greatest in the WHOLE WORLD

and I mean the WHOLE WORLD!

NOPE NOT TRADING HER OR LETTING YOU EVEN BORROW HER!

SHE BELONGS TO ME!

NEXT QUESTION...ARE YOU READY?

OH I guess that was a question!

Well NEXT QUESTION...

Here goes

 

WHO CAN MAKE BUBBLE NOISES WITH HER LIPS AND FINGERS NOW?

Yup...correct again

IT IS BEANIE!!!

 

She has as many cute faces as ME!

Ok...next question and this one is more serious

cause you should hear my mom talking all the time about all the kids that need a family

Mom says that her heart breaks each time she sees another precious child that needs to be loved.

Hey...be a voice and speak up for those that can not speak for themselves

Ok...next question....

This little girl has a special need that has a rather long name?

What do you think it is?

 

Congenital Multiple Arthrogryposis

Don't let the big name scare you!

Miss Mallory is from Eastern Europe and needs a family now!

ARE YOU HER FAMILY?

Help be her voice!

To learn about Arthrogyrposis click this link

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=U4VeBtxb2JQ

                 OK NEXT QUESTION...Are you ready?

MOM JUST Got 3 more files of KIDS that need families!!!

What country do you think they are from?

 

 

IVY's PHOTO WILL NOT ATTACH - PLEASE SEE HER PHOTO AT

                   http://lifelinechild.org/adoption/international/bulgaria/waiting-children/
    

NEXT QUESTION?

Isn't my sister growing?

Isn't my sister adorable?

YES...I know that was 2 Questions!

I CAN COUNT...remember I was counting magnets a few blog posts back!

NOW FOR THE FINAL QUIZ...

What is my motto?

 

 

 

YOU GOT IT!

GREAT JOB!

BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS....

Proverbs 31: 8 - 9

 

I am being a voice for the kids that my mom tells me about..

 

Please help and be a voice for them too

advocate

pray

support

adopt

*Ellianna Ya-Ting is a precious treasure from the LORD

 

www.lifelineadoption.org

stephanie.carpenter@lifelineadoption.org