Angel Tree

Reece's Rainbow Angel Tree Link

Reece's Rainbow has all of the precious children with Down syndrome under the age of five listed on their Angel Tree.  For a donation of $35, you can receive an ornament with a picture of a special child (any one you choose) on it.  $5 of your donation goes to help pay for the ornament and shipping it to you, the other $30 goes into that special child's grant fund.  


The purpose of the child's grant fund is to facilitate that child being adopted.  The number one barrier to many families adopting these children is the huge financial cost of the adoption itself.  An international adoption costs anywhere from $15,000 - $40,000.  Most families that I know do not have that kind of cash laying around, yet many would be willing to raise another child.  Reece's Rainbow is a ministry that is set up to help raise the finances for these children to be adopted.  Alex's grant was just over $16,000 and though that was less than half of what his actual adoption cost, it really did take some of the financial burden off of us.  


Please prayerfully consider purchasing a beautiful ornament for your tree.  We purchased six ornaments last Christmas, one for each of my children.  Of the six children those ornament represent, two children are home with families now, two are in the process of being adopted, but sadly, two are still available for adoption.  These two hold a special place in my heart and we pray that they will NOT be on the Angel Tree again next year.  Please consider donating to help these children find a family.


ANGEL TREE LINK

Eli (L)

Boy, Born March 3, 2007

Eli is so cute! Look at that big smile and those giant blue eyes! Eli was born with Down syndrome and Atrial Septal defect (ASD), a heart condition that has not required surgery. He has suffered through frequent bouts of pneumonia. He says several words, uses gestures, and can follow simple directions. His report states he continues to make progress in all areas of his development. Eli is receiving speech and physical therapy. He walks with assistance.

• Single parents and married couples may apply
• Parents must be 30-48 years of age
• No more than 3 children at home, preferred
• Two trips are required. 
• Both parents must travel for the first trip until court (approx 14 days)
• Only one parent for the second trip to complete the immigration process (also 7-14 days)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Sophia M. 25C

  

  14emr-25C
  Girl, Born February 2008
  Eyes: Blue
  Hair: blond

  Character: sociable, a little girl moving, funny, good going on contact, crawling on his belly, looking for a hidden object in front, playing with toys, keeps them in his hand is weak, there are attempts to imitate the actions of an adult, played by request, "Ladushki," stammered one and the same syllable (July 2008). Girl calm, affectionate, friendly, emotional, she dominated a good mood, easily comes into contact. Sofia is listening to the sounds of speech, responds to his name correctly responds to the intonation. Do not go, but sitting alone. Fluency takes various toys, manipulates them. At the request of an adult is familiar objects. In the active voice is lepetnye words that have no clear meaning. Self does not eat, but a good appetite, eats everything. Falls asleep quickly, sleeps peacefully. (May 2010) 

  
  

  The girl is calm, affectionate, friendly, emotional, she has dominated a good mood, easy to contact. Independently goes and sits on a chair. At the request of an adult is familiar objects. Understands the individual instructions in a particular situation: "Give the pen," "ladushki", "goodbye." In the active voice is the word "give", "on", but said very quietly. Eat independently, yet surely, from a mug or drink, just a spoon, good appetite, eats everything. She falls asleep quickly, sleeps peacefully. (Sept 2010)

Pray that these Angels will be home with a family by next Christmas just like our Alex (Sam 2H) is.