Dark Horse of the Month 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

This month's Dark Horse is 6 year old Gretchen! 

Update from Sep. 2024

"She is physically active; she walks independently, climbs and descends stairs, overcomes bumps, jumps, sits, squats and runs. 

She can put together puzzles, hold a pen correctly, perform many movements requiring fine motor skills /such as sorting small pieces, sticking stickers, grasping with tweezers. 

She understands everything that is said to her, follows instructions, answers questions with yes and no and tries to repeat almost every word. However, her speech is difficult to understand by a person other than the foster family, she uses syllables and sounds, tries to imitate the words she hears. When she is calm and in a familiar environment she relaxes and talks more. 

 

She helps with household tasks, collects and arranges her toys, does not like to be messy. Assists in setting and clearing the dining table, participates in food preparation. 

She feeds herself, is not capricious and loves all kinds of food, fruits and vegetables. She can drink from a cup and with a straw. She likes fish and sweets. She eats clean, does not get dirty, looks for a napkin or a wipe and can wipe herself. 

She likes to watch children’s movies ” Blue’s clues” and “Paddington”. She likes to play with dolls, distinguishing between baby and older dolls and feeding them differently. She assembles puzzles from large pieces, loves to cook in her children’s kitchen, play in the yard with other children. She interacts well with the other children, she is not aggressive. She is used to having younger children around her, she is caring and kind to them and helps take care of them."

Learn more about Gretchen and see her adorable pictures at: Reese's Rainbow - Gretchen

Please Join Us in Prayer for Gretchen!

Dear Father, I thank You for precious Gretchen. I thank You for preserving her life and rescuing her. I ask that You would bring forth a family to love her. A family who will give her the chance to reach her fullest potential and who will celebrate every little victory with her along the way. I pray that You would prepare her for this family and for the huge change she will have to face. Make her brave and give her family patience for her as she adjusts and discovers what it means to be forever home. In Jesus Christ' name, amen.

*The photo above is an AI generated image of Gretchen based on her appearance. 

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.

Yay Justice and Marley!

As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.

For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:19-20

I'm excited to share that Justice and Marley are being fostered in their home country by family!!! Thank you for all of your prayers for these sisters!

Dear Father, I thank You that Justice and Marley have found a stable home to live in. I ask now that You would knit this family together and bring salvation to their home; that they may all know the hope, love and healing that only You can bring. In Jesus Christ' name, amen.

Goodbye Kinsley

My soul longs, yes, even faints

For the courts of the LORD;

My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Psalm 84:2

Thank you, for all of your prayers for 12 year old Kinsley! This lovely young lady is still waiting to be found by her forever family. If you would like to continue in prayer for her we invite you to please do so! Her information can still be found at: Reese's Rainbow: Kinsley

Dear Father, I thank You for allowing us to be part of Your plan for Kinsley. I thank You that we had the honor of touching her life through prayer. We release her back to You now with confidence that You will complete the work that You have started. In Jesus Christ' name, amen.

Goodbye Kinsley

We love you!

And know He has good things in store for you!