I have a special plea for you all today.
While Devin and I were in Ecuador picking up Flor, we had the privilege of going to visit Flor's first home- the orphanage that started it all for us. It was because of this orphanage that I met Flor, where my life was forever changed, and where I did a lot of soul-searching and a lot of figuring out who I am. That was in 2006. A lot of little babies stole my heart during my three months in Ecuador. Flor was always "my baby", but there were many others who stole my heart, too.
Fast forward to 2012. On our trip to the orphanage, I was anxious to see if any of the other babies remained from my time there six years ago. I was happily surprised to find that almost all were no longer there. I don't know what happened to each of them, but I can assume that most were reunited with their biological families or adopted into their new families. I said almost all were gone-- that is because all were gone, but one. And it is this one that I make a plea for today.
I knew her face immediately when I saw it when we returned in January. She looked the exact same, just a few years older. My heart immediately jumped at the excitement of getting to see her again. The nun even granted me a rare exception and allowed me to take a picture with her. I was thrilled. It was only after we left that my heart began to break for her. Why does she alone remain? Why has no one come for her? How sad it must be for her to watch friend after friend leave happily with their families while she alone remains behind. I have thought about her constantly in the last few months. I want more than anything to bring her into our home, but I know in my heart that Devin and I can't provide everything she needs at this time. This is a hard realization. My heart is bigger than our resources and that hurts.
However, there are others out there who are or who can be ready for her. It's her turn to have family.
Little M will be 8 years old this fall. I am making it my special mission to help find her family. I recently received an email from Jaci, the director of our agency, telling me that M has been assigned to her agency. She has been declared adoptable and she is ready to go.
I have pictures of her and other information relating to her health and social status. M is afro-ecuadorian, meaning she is black. She does have some delays, but let me just say that they are very minor compared to what we are dealing with with Flor. Please, please- will you help me spread the word about her? I want more than anything to see a happy ending for her, too.
Please email me at strobelite@gmail.com if you would like more information and/or pictures of M. Even if you are personally not ready to jump into such a big commitment, will you think about anyone you know who might be prepared to offer this little girl a loving home? I can provide all sorts of information about the process of adopting in Ecuador (not easy and not for the faint of heart- but so worth it) and some appropriate expectations for bonding and attachment after the adoption. I can try to answer any other concerns or questions that anyone might have as well.
Thank you all.
2 comments:
I understand the feeling you talk about. Out little ones needs are so great that I have grieved the knowledge that adopting again is most likely an impossibility. I had thought things would be different . Of course God could still do a miracle. But I also know that our little G is our daughter. The end. Her needs and growth and development are my biggest desire. So thankful you are spreading the word.
I passed this post on to my friend who has an adopted daughter. I don't think they are currently ready to adopt again, but I know she's in contact with others that want to adopt. I know it's not much, but who knows what miracles the Lord can make happen.
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