31 for 21, Day #11- Perspective

This post was eye opening, and oh so true.  Please take  a moment to read.

I still browse through the little cherubs on Reece's Rainbow who are still waiting; in another month I will be advocating for one little beauty in particular as the Angel Tree project gets started.  You too can sign up to spread awareness and help a little one find their forever family!  There are still 45 little angels who need a Christmas Warrior- simply someone to spread the word about them and try to raise some donations to their grant.  You don't need a fancy giveaway, just simply advocate for them and do what you can.  Every little bit helps, even if it's in the form of prayer alone.

While looking through the little angels waiting, of course the first to draw your attention is the photo.  Since these children aren't surrounded by loving families and don't always have the blessing of a full tummy- it's not always going to be easy to coax a smile out of them for the camera.  I'm sure they don't know what a camera even is, and how often do they have reason to smile?

The next thing to look at- medical condtions.  Of course there are diagnoses which are quite serious, but there are also plenty with long medical terms that are fairly common and highly treatable.  Yet when strung together, it sounds like this child has too much going on and gives prospective parents doubts about whether or not they will be able to care for a child with what could be serious needs.

Then there are diagnoses that are found to be false- one family found this to be a blessing though, for had the child been properly diagnosed, he probably wouldn't have been available for adoption due to this particular country's requirements for special needs adoptions.

Next, you read on about their milestones they have and haven't met.  Do consider that these records are quite often outdated.  Also look at how old the child looks in the photo compared to their actual birth date (though children in orphanages grow slower and often look quite younger than their actual age).  Sometimes updated photos are available but written records are not until you've committed to a child.  Sometimes like in our case, they aren't available until at least the dossier is submitted but possibly not available  until we travel to meet her in person- this goes for medical conditions also.  We have received no information on Pauline aside from what was listed on her RR page, which wasn't much at all.

So when looking through these little sweethearts on Reece's Rainbow- do remember they are children first, and had they been your biological child, I'm sure you would do whatever possible to care for the love of your life.

These children deserve to be the love of someone's life.  Please help spread the word.  You'll be hearing more about this little love muffin next month. ;)