Hi!

Normally I don't like to forward messages but copy and paste instead.  But 
this time, I don't want to mess up any pics, if there are any.  Please 
scroll down, read, and pass on to anyone who has connections with adopting 
families!

Sharon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 6:06 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Children Looking for Homes


>I have been asked to circulate the following information by a local
> reputable adoption \agency.
> Dave
>
>>From: "Trinh, Lisa" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>>Families can contact me for photos.
>>Most of these countries do not allow the posting of photos on the
>>internet. Feel free to share my name and contact information! Below are
>>the children's biographies:
>>
>> From India:
>>307-05 This playful boy was born on 4/2002. He has many friends. He is
>>comfortable in his surroundings and moves around freely. He is a happy
>>little boy. He can recite rhymes and often tells stories. His speech is
>>rather delayed and he is blind. He responds to light. He waits for a
>>warm, loving family.
>>
>>307-01 This darling boy was born on 8/16/2003. His development is
>>appropriate for his age. He has been operated on twice for buphthalmos
>>in both eyes. He has complete vision loss in one of his eyes and
>>screening is continuing for this other eye. This little sweetie is
>>waiting for his family.
>>
>> From Asia:
>>208-30 This handsome boy was born on 1/2003. He has an incredible smile.
>>His smile matches his name which means "bright." He is loved by all that
>>meet him. He enjoys playing the toy organ to hear various sounds. He
>>laughs out loud when he is happy. He enjoys music. He is comfortable in
>>his surroundings and walks around freely. He is blind and has epilepsy.
>>He is developing well under the love of his foster family but waits for
>>a forever home to treasure him.
>>
>>208-28 This little peach was born on 8/2006. She laughs out loud. She
>>enjoys spending her time outdoors. She can grasp toys that around her.
>>She likes to play with electronic toys that make a lot of sounds. She is
>>blind and can distinguish between strangers and acquaintances. She is
>>close to her caregivers. This lovely girl waits for a family that can
>>give her love and support.
>>
>> From Latin America:
>>605-03 This child born 2/1999 is the most adorable child you will ever
>>meet. He has stolen all of our hearts! He is incredibly intelligent,
>>very talkative and active, and he loves to make people laugh. He has a
>>doting foster mother, and he charms everyone who talks to him. He likes
>>Mickey Mouse, and he can't wait to be adopted. He has been waiting for a
>>family for over three years! He is visually impaired, and his facial
>>trauma is due to a serious accident when he was two years old. He lost
>>most of his sight after an emergency surgery. He is learning Braille,
>>and he is a fast learner. He likes to dance, swim, play soccer and even
>>bike! Please contact us for more information. A scholarship of $10000 is
>>available through Brittany's Hope Foundation to qualified families.
>>
>>607-38 This brown-eyed cutie was born on 07/2004. She has beautiful
>>black, curly hair under that hat! She enjoys listening to children's
>>music. She likes to play with her dolls. She named her doll "beautiful"
>>and keeps her near each night. She is blind but that does not stop her
>>from riding her tricycle outside. A scholarship of $5000 is available
>>through Brittany's Hope Foundation to eligible families.
>>
>> From Africa:
>>906-24 This darling girl with chubby cheeks was born on 11/23/2005. She
>>has a round little head and puckered little lips. She often smiles when
>>her name is called out. This young baby's visual development is delayed
>>due to hydrocephalus. Her physical development is rather delayed also.
>>Caregivers at the care center are carefully watching over her health.
>>She is waiting for her forever family.
>>
>>907-36 This tiny little girl was born on January 26, 2007. She is a
>>playful girl. She makes voices and actions as she plays. She babbles
>>often and is beginning to pronounce vowels. She moves in the direction
>>of sound. She likes to bang objects together. She is under treatment for
>>bullous impetigo and has congenital ptosis which causes cognitive
>>delays. She is also blind. She receives regular therapy sessions. Please
>>contact us for more information.
>>
>>Lisa Trinh
>>Waiting International Child Specialist
>>Children's Home Society and Family Services
>>1605 Eustis St.
>>St. Paul, MN 55108
>>PH: 651 255 2252
>>Fax: 651 255 2292
>>Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>>Web: http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/waiting_international_children
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