Thursday, August 21, 2014

Short On Time…But So Are They

My kids are back in school.
Life should be settling into a routine soon.
I should have more time to write about all "my kids"!
BUT…

Two days filled with doctor's appointments and lots of unexpected twists and turns haven't yet allowed me tons of computer time.  Unless you count hours spent sorting through the reams of paperwork from every teacher, class, sport, school, and extra-curricular activity that I'm still trying to get on the family calendar.  Plus today, in the heat, I need to fire up the ovens to bake some cookies for the high school Cross Country team!  The Team has made their request known, and I just have a soft spot in my heart for boys…even stinky, sweaty, teenage boys with giant appetites.

However, "my China kids" are always on my mind, in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers…

So here's a quickie blog post!

First of all, remember that our ACT Mission Team to China represented America World Adoption Association (www.awaa.org) when we visited one of their partner orphanages.  If you are interested in any information about these kiddos, PLEASE contact AWAA!!!

These three boys are currently on AWAA's Waiting Child Photo Listing with their files available to any family with a LID -

"GABE"
a.k.a. "The Little Emperor" because the nannies said he was notorious for stealing all the toys from the other babies

"HENRY"
had his first corrective surgery while we were in China

"JAMES"
love, Love, LOVE this sweetheart!

The next group of kiddos are listed on AWAA's Photo Listing as Special Focus files.  Gotta tell ya…they are all very SPECIAL kiddos!!!  Some of the older boys are on the shared listing.

"CALEB"
a.k.a. Beautiful Boy because the nannies say he is the most handsome boy

"CHARLIE"
infectious smile

"IZZIE"
precious sweetheart

"JOY"
LOVE this princess!  Her smile and laughter are priceless!

"LOGAN"
a.k.a. "The Thinker" because he was always studying and pondering our team before warming up to us and sharing his smiles

"PRISCILLA"
this princess is truly royalty 

My heart is breaking every day for the children I met in China.  Every day is one more they spend waiting for their forever families to bring them home.  The staff at the orphanage work so hard to meet their needs and provide each child with quality care, but even they recognize that every child in their care would benefit from the love and nurture of a family.  

When you look into their eyes, do you see your son or daughter?


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