On Sponsorship...

The Foster Home I went to last summer gives others the chance to sponsor their children. Through their Child Sponsorship program, each child is able to receive proper health care, nurturing care-givers, an opportunity for education in their preschool, physical therapy, food, shelter, etc. It takes 6 sponsors to cover all the costs of 1 child. Each sponsor receives monthly updates of their child as well as pictures. (I have to say, their sponsorship program runs impeccably well!)

I am heavily burdened by the plight of the orphan. I knew that I wanted to sponsor a child at the Foster Home, but wanted to wait until I had met all of them.

My, it was hard to choose...and I hate using that word "choose". So I prayed and felt led to sponsor these two CUTIES.

Reagan, currently 5 years old! 

Angela, 1.5 years old

*I happen to LOVE this picture, though it doesn't do her justice! 

Reagan touched my heart from the moment I met her. (I love her so!!!) She was a little timid and insecure and had trouble "using her words" when she wanted something. She did not like to be around me at first--afterall, I was someone new! But slowly, Reagan opened herself up more. She allowed more hugs, more interactions, more cuddles, and more assistance. It was amazing to watch her transform over the few short weeks I was there! I remember one day when we took the kids outside that Reagan got scared of some touring volunteers and beckoned me to pick her. She did not let me put her back down until we went back inside, where she was safe and comfortable.

Reagan is a blessing straight from Jesus. She is vibrant, full of life, spunky, cuddly, has an infectious laugh, LOVES a magna doodle, is fascinated by things that make noise, determined, sweet, likes to learn, she lets nothing stand in her way, and the list goes on! 

*did I mention she is a comedian?

I prayed fiercely for Reagan--that she would know the love of a forever family. So many, many people were praying for the heart of this very special little girl. 

I was out of town when I found out....precious Reagan had been matched with a family! And they are amazing :)  Her parents love and treasure her so much already. I know they can't wait to have her in their arms! (and who wouldn't? just look at her!) 

*she is so smart :) 

Oh goodness, then there is chubby-wubby Angela. With her squeezable chunky thighs! Angela had not been at the Foster Home long before I arrived. I remember walking through the baby room and she caught my eye. You see, I just can't resist a chubby-cheeked gorgeous little Chinese baby!!! 

(somehow I ended up with hardly any pictures of her by herself...maybe because I never liked to put her down?)

Angela likes to be cuddled :) She loved to play with toys on your lap! And she really likes to eat!!! She has an incredibly sweet disposition and a contagious giggle! 

Angela has constricted joints and a repaired club foot. She receives much-needed physical therapy everyday to help increase her mobility. She is very determined and I know she will go far in life! 

BE STILL MY HEART!

This is my very favorite picture of her! 

Those cheeks, her expression, and the touch of drool are just priceless. 

Like Reagan, I prayed hard for Angela. For her to know the love of her own Mommy and Daddy. Just mere weeks after I returned home, my roommate texted me with a link to the Foster Home website. "My" sweet baby had a star by her name...meaning she had been matched with a family! They will be very blessed by this precious gift from God. 

I know that these Asian Beauties have changed immensely since I have last seen them. Reagan had a successful heart surgery and Angela took her first steps. I look forward to their updates each month so I can hear all about their newest accomplishments!

You, too, can also sponsor an orphan child at this very Foster Home. I could go on and on about each one, his/her unique characteristics, and what God taught me through each little soul....He wants our hearts to be broken for what breaks His...and I can't imagine anything sweeter than your heart being broken for one of His children. 

If you are interested in becoming a Child Sponsor, feel free to email me. Please pray for each child that who's life this Foster Home touches. 

"Religion that our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress...." James 1:27

"A father to the fatherles...is God in His holy dwelling." Psalm 68:5

Wo Ai Ni, Reagan and Angela!