Yay MAx!

 

Oh, sing to the LORD a new song!

For He has done marvelous things;

His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.

Psalm 98:1

I'm excited to share that Max has been found by his forever family!

Thank you, for your prayers for this precious and smiley little boy!

Reese's Rainbow: Merl 

Dark Horses of the Month Peter, Nathan, and Sarah!

 

This month's Dark Horses are siblings Peter (5), Nathan (3), and Sarah (2)!

Peter (5) is described as “curious, social and energetic”. He plays appropriately with toys and gets along well with other children and adults. He makes eye contact and has age appropriate attention span. He knows children’s songs and can build towers out of blocks. He holds a pencil correctly and is learning to trace and copy objects.

Nathan (3) had a rough start in life as he suffered several seizures in his first year. But he has not had any now since August of 2022. Nathan walks, climbs stairs, throws a ball, hops on one foot. His fine motor skills are also well developed for his age. He feeds himself, washes his own hands, can take off his jacket and shoes. He has age appropriate attention span and play skills. He builds towers with blocks, can hold a pencil and draw a sun. He enjoys playing pretend in the toy kitchen. He has a well-developed imagination. He enjoys listening to music and dancing. He attends preschool and is doing very well. The school does not have any concerns with his development nor his behavior.

Sarah (2) runs, climbs and slides down the slide on her own. She can jump with both feet at the same time. Goes up and down stairs without assistance. She flips through the pages of books, sometimes pointing and recognizing the pictures. She likes to flick the switches to turn the lights on and off, open the door handles. She has age appropriate attention span and memory skills. Her imagination is developing through pretend play; she feeds a doll and rocks it to sleep.

Visit Reese's Rainbow to learn more about these precious siblings and see their picture (the photo above is an AI replica based on their appearances.) 

Please Join Us in Prayer!

Dear Father, I thank You for rescuing and protecting these precious little ones. I ask that You would bring forth the right family, who will love them with patience and understand their need for healing. I ask that You would touch these children's hearts now with Your love and prepare them to receive You. May they come home to their family soon. In Jesus Christ' name, amen.

Yay Gretchen!

 

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Matthew 13:45-46

I'm excited to share that Gretchen has been found by her forever family!

Thank you, for your prayers for Gretchen! We invite you now to pray for her family as they journey to bring her home and for the the transition as they bring her into the family.

You can learn more about her new family here: The Carter Family

Dear Father, we thank You for this answer to prayer! We thank You for the plans that You have for Gretchen and for the Carter family. We ask that You would direct their adoption journey. That You would prepare all of their hearts for the changes and transitions of brining Gretchen into their lives. May You knit them together as the family You have purposed them to be. We release Gretchen back to You now with confidence. In Jesus Christ' name, amen.

Farewell Gretchen - We love you! - And are so delighted for you and your new family!

Goodbye Lily, Poppy and Violet

 

‘Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.

Jeremiah 33:6

Thank you, for all of your prayers for these sisters! They are still waiting to be found by their forever family. If you would like to continue in prayer for them we invite you to please do so! Their information can still be found at: Reese's Rainbow: Lilly, Poppy, and Violet

Dear Father, thank You for these precious sisters. I ask again that You would bring forth a loving family who will welcome them home. We release them back to You with confidence. In Jesus Christ' name, amen.

Goodbye Lily, Poppy and Violet - We love you! - You are amazing treasures!

Dark Horse of the Month Salazar

 

He has put down the mighty from their thrones,

And exalted the lowly.

Luke 1:52-53

This month's Dark Horse is 8 year old Salazar! 

Salazar is said to have a positive disposition and is described at calm, curious and adaptable. 

Salazar has lived with a foster family since he was 2 years old. Born with a low birth weight, he has some developmental delays. He does not speak in phrases but he utters single words. Also, he lags behind in the development of habits, skills, emotional and social development. But he does understand phrasal speech, feed himself, and his personal hygiene is well-maintained.

He is able to play by himself, but he also looks for the company of other children. 

When we read about a child like Salazar we have the opportunity to see all that he lacks or all that he could be. Only the right resources, time, and love will reveal all the potential Salazar holds inside. But even if he never changed from what was shared about him above, his life is priceless and the impact even his quiet existence could have could never be measured. 

Learn more about Salazar and see his photos at: Reese's Rainbow: Salazar

Please join us in prayer!

Dear Father, I thank You for the treasure of Salazar's life. I thank You that being useful and fruitful in Your kingdom is not based on our physical or intellectual abilities. I ask that You would touch Salazar's heart with Your Gospel and the deep love that You have for him. Lead him to Your side that he may follow You all the days of his life. Open the doors for him and grant him favor that he may receive the care and provision that he needs. And please bring forth a dad and a mom who will see the treasure that he is and bring him home. In Jesus Christ' name, amen.