Photo Of The Week
February 19 - February 25, 2012
Do you remember your 18th birthday? We know Tina will joyfully recall hers! Not only did she get to blow out the candles in the company of all of her friends, but she also received the watch she had been wishing for. Tina loves to entertain with everyone with her singing. As you can tell, she has no problem showing the joy she felt that day!
February 12 - February 18, 2012
What's a girl got to do to get some fresh sushi around here?
February 5 - February 11, 2012
Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.~~Mother Teresa
January 29 - February 4, 2012
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo Buscaglia
January 22 - 28, 2012
Moments of magical thinking. Toddlers base their thinking on what they see, hear, and feel-often resulting in inaccurate but creative conclusions. Wouldn't you love to know what Julia is thinking is inside that box?
January 15-21,2012
There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again. ~Elizabeth Lawrence
January 8 - 14, 2012
Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light. ~Norman B. Rice
January 1 - 7, 2012
We think Xavier might be the next Don King! That hair is outta control!!! He is one little bruiser and continues to make us smile with his antics! No doubt he will make an impact in this world!
December 24-31, 2011
Look at our real life Kewpie doll, Hannah! The sparkle in her eyes lets you know that she is happy, content, and truly loved. When we see smiles like this one, we know that your support of our work is something to be truly thankful for.
December 16 - 23, 2011
Mr. Bright Eyes aka Gregory is one precious little boy! He just received his new foot braces and was so excited! He also continues to work very hard with Sara, learning to recognize new sounds and learning to make these new sounds himself. Try not to fall in love with that sweet little smile ... it's impossible!
December 9 - 15, 2011
Mmmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmm Good!!!!!! Nothing like a juicy piece of corn on the cob to whet your appetite! Handsome little Samuel is thoroughly enjoying his! He is one happy boy and continues to light up any room he is in.
December 2 - 8, 2011
Chase appears to be practicing his poses for his future career as a supermodel! We especially like his pink socks as a new fashion statement ... you never know where the next trend may start! We know Chase will capture many hearts in the future -- he has already captured ours!
November 25 - December 1, 2011
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, al of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
Leo F. Buscaglia
November 18 - 24, 2011
Sweet little Maggie just captures our hearts! You have to wonder what she is contemplating. Maybe wondering who her next little playmate will be or maybe she is looking for her next hug! We are happy to say that she continues to thrive with the love and care that she is enveloped in each day.
November 11 - 17, 2011
Aren't their smiles contagious? Molly, Lyn, and Rylie share quite a friendship bond. Molly was recently adopted into her forever family and we know that even though Lyn and Rylie miss her, they have such happy memories they they shared together. Friends from the heart are never far apart!
November 4 - 10, 2011
What a beautiful little grin you have, Little Miss Red Riding Hood!! Sweet little Maggie has been winning our hearts.
October 28 - November 3, 2011
Look at our first grader, Rylie! She has just recently started school and she loves it! Her health has been great and we love seeing those pink little lips and bright cheeks light up when she sits down to learn her pinyin alphabet. She is truly a beauty!
October 21 - 27, 2011
Meet Brad, a easy-going, always smiling, young man in our Residential Special Care unit. One of his favorite activities is playing checkers in the courtyard and you better watch out if you challenge him to a game … behind that friendly smile is a fierce competitor!
October 14 - 20, 2011
This week’s choice for Photo of the Week was easy. We chose the image of AOW Founder & Co-Director, LeeAnn Mill, pausing for a quick photo opportunity with precious Rylie and heartbreaker Liam. LeeAnn is a wonderful photographer. This week she has taken one stunning photo after another of the orphans we serve at the House of Love.
October 7 - 13, 2011
Don’t those eyes just capture you? Meet Matt, a precious little guy who joined us a few months ago after abdominal surgery. He is a little chatterbox, loudly “talking” with anyone who is within earshot! We are grateful for all the prayers and well wishes you gave Matt the past few weeks while he was away for surgery in Shanghai. His sweet personality is once again, rewarding his caregivers with smiles and giggles.
September 30 - October 6, 2011
Olivia has recently made a big move up at the House of Love. In order to be with kids closer to her age, we moved her to the Clubfoot Unit. We felt like she was ready, but we worried she might be upset by the move. Well… she loves her new digs! We’re so proud of you, Olivia!
September 23 - 29, 2011
Ellie is finally going to have her cleft lip repaired! LWB has helped us make arrangements at a hospital where cleft lip surgeries are funded by Smile Train. But to be eligible for the surgery, Ellie had to be a certain weight… and we have been hard at work to get her prepared for her big day! With such a large cleft this was especially difficult – as eating regular food is impossible for her – so we added rice cereal to her bottles. And, as you can see, we’ve succeeded! Just look at those precious baby rolls…. and that beautiful smile
September 16-22, 2011
Meet Miss Annie. She has just recently learned to sit up on her own and she is, understandably, quite proud of her accomplishment. She doesn't really like to lie down or be propped up on cushions, she wants to see what is going on and get in on the action. You go, girl! Annie only recently arrived at the House of Love, and we are so happy to have her in our care – we just can't get enough of that cuteness!
September 9-15, 2011
Hope returned to the House of Love just a few weeks ago, after having her last surgery completed in Shanghai. We are so glad she is back, and as you can see, she is glad to be back as well. She has an entire repertoire of silly faces, which always elicit laughs from the Carers. Of course, this just encourages her to make more!
September 2-8, 2011
The children from the Clubfoot Unit recently had a visitor – a turtle!! The children had a great time watching it walk and turn over. Though most of the children had lived their whole lives in the orphanage and had never seen a real turtle before, many of them were game enough to gently touch him.
