Orphans Wish http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog Just another WordPress site Thu, 17 May 2012 11:02:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Best wishes Julia! http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/17/best-wishes-julia/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/17/best-wishes-julia/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 11:02:44 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8267 Continue reading →]]> Goodbyes are bittersweet. We miss our children when they go, but what a blessing to know they leave us to join a forever family. Julia is our most recent graduate.

Farewell Julia

We were privileged to watch the transformation in this precious little one during her stay with us.

Julia, we wish you and your family all the best!

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Preschool Boat races (2) bright

But sailing that boat?

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Now that is exciting stuff!

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It seems that our preschoolers had a great time sailing the boats they made in class.

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Don’t you think?

]]> http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/16/boat-races/feed/ 0 Father’s Day http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/15/fathers-day/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/15/fathers-day/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 11:31:39 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8234 Continue reading →]]> Fathers hold an extremely special place in our hearts!

Fathers are a constant in our lives, but for the 43 children that live at the House of Love it is through the effort of dedicated carers and volunteers that they receive love and care each and every day.  The children love these individuals…and it shows!

Help change the lives of children at the House of Love this Father’s Day!

Honor your father this Father’s Day with a special gift!

Your gift of $25 will help to purchase new sports equipment for the children at the House of Love.  Things like balls…

…and climbing equipment.

We will mail your dad a personalized card letting him know of the gift made in his honor.

Make a difference in the life of an orphan – honor your dad for all he has done…for all the times he has been there to “throw a ball.”

Use this link to our specific gifts page to honor your dad today!

]]> http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/15/fathers-day/feed/ 0 Our very own “Uncle Bing” http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/14/uncle-bing/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/14/uncle-bing/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 11:35:48 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8108 Continue reading →]]> Annie’s husband, known by our children as Uncle Bing, is now a regular visitor to the House of Love.

Uncle Bing, Isaiah & Jimmy 25th April 12 (105) (crop)

While Uncle Bing cares for all the children, it is apparent that he has an extra special place in his heart for Isaiah. Isaiah has AMC and is limited in how much he can get around. That makes the walks Uncle Bing always finds time to take him on in order to see what’s going on around the place an added treat.

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Recently Isaiah has started to recognize his buddy and at first sight of Uncle Bing, he starts his own special wiggle dance to show how happy he is.

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the smile that comes with seeing his buddy

Isaiah loved watching Uncle Bing and Brian fix up one of the beds this week.

Uncle Bing 27th April 12 (17)

Especially so from the arms of his buddy!

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]]> http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/14/uncle-bing/feed/ 0 You got sole? http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/11/you-got-sole/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/11/you-got-sole/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:41:33 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8212 Continue reading →]]> Just this week we celebrated Xavier’s newfound mobility as he found freedom in walking independently.  The first steps our children take are a milestone we never get tired of celebrating!

For our children with clubfeet, so much goes into those first timid steps.  Ponseti Method treatments, tenotomies, bracing.

And bridging the gap from treatment to walking?  Shoes.  Flexible, durable, quality shoes.

And this is where you come in…

Would you like to be part of assuring our next generation of little walkers?  All you have to have is a heart for our children, a love for shopping, and time for one trip to the post office.  Use the photo link below to get all the details!

But before you go, Shannan has something she wants to say.

“Thank you for sending shoes our way!”

 

]]> http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/11/you-got-sole/feed/ 0 Xavier walking http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/10/xavier-walking/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/10/xavier-walking/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 11:29:33 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8112 Continue reading →]]> Xavier just came out of his full time bracing last month and learning to walk was his next move. Once he got started he just had to keep the momentum going!

We never get tired of celebrating such moments with our children, do you?

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“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” ~ Frank A. Clark

]]> http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/09/being-loved/feed/ 0 The resident ham http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/08/our-resident-ham/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/08/our-resident-ham/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 11:49:06 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8110 There is one thing you can count on around here.

Sarah 20th April 12 (2) (crop)

If you cross a camera…

Sarah 20th April 12 (8)

…and cutie pie Sarah…

Sarah 20th April 12 (7)

…you get one little ham.

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Keep smiling Sarah, the camera ~ and your adoring fan club ~ LOVES you!

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]]> http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/08/our-resident-ham/feed/ 3 Help us celebrate Children’s Day! http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/07/help-us-celebrate-childrens-day/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/07/help-us-celebrate-childrens-day/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 11:07:42 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8159 Continue reading →]]> Happy International Children’s Day!!
What is that you ask??  Wonderful question!  This is a holiday, celebrated internationally on June 1st, used to honor children worldwide…and we have 43 celebrations to take care of at the House of Love!
Now is your chance to celebrate these very special lives with a small gift.  Our goal is to raise $200 so that the children at the House of Love can be treated to a McDonalds celebration!  McDonalds will come to the house, decorate the space, provide a meal for the kids and stay to celebrate with them!
Honor a special child in your life with a small gift of $15 to make an orphan’s day brighter!  Please visit the Specific Gift Page on our website to donate to this special day!
]]> http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/07/help-us-celebrate-childrens-day/feed/ 0 A new citizen http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/04/a-new-citizen/ http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/2012/05/04/a-new-citizen/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 11:38:25 +0000 kristi http://www.anorphanswish.org/blog/?p=8191 Continue reading →]]> Last week one of our kiddos became a brand new citizen of the USA.

 

Do you remember our sweet Mia?  She left the House of Love for foster care early last fall.  And last month, she made one more transition ~ this one the last ~ as she went home with her forever family.

Mia, now forever known as Shani, is getting to know and love her new brother and sister and is adjusting to her new life very well.  Her mother wishes to thank all the sponsors that made her care at the House of Love possible.  To each of you who partnered with us, thank you for being a part of her story…

 

 

 

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