One More Time in 2009...

...I feel the need to post it, you see, there are all these little children; millions and millions of them, world wide; each with a name, each with a face. Tonight on New Years, maybe think about a resolution to help them in any way you can, whether it be prayers, advocation, funding for their adoptions or even to bring one home...

One more time in 2009 I feel the need to post these kids pictures. Understanding that this blog is for all kids needing a home; these few here following -like so many others in their exact situation- will be institutionalized soon after they turn only four years old simply because they have some sort of disability, into places, where the workers at those places say for themselves, that are not fit for animals to live in. Clicking on the names below will take you to blog entries with more info and in some cases pictures of these children. One more time in 2009, it is my honor to introduce to you:

Ian, Martin, Mindy and Wallace - 4 little angels set to be transfered next month I think to an institution that they cannot be adopted from.

Dimitry, a sweet little boy whom is blind whom is said to have just turned four this past December.

This little girl, Mara, whom I am trying very hard to find a family for - you will see her picture posted in the sidebar of my blog, is ten. She needs you now and is blessed to be able to teach us so much through her Aperts Syndrome Condition; she is beautiful, and needs real love. Please, please someone think about saving Mara. There are plenty of labels on this blog that lead to entries about her, if you are looking for Aperts Syndrome Adoption, could she be your child?

Then there are all these children in the following video.

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Thank you, everyone, so much whom reads this blog. I am not at all condemning anyone here or trying for guilt, some people cannot adopt, I know, because am one of them. But I can speak out for these kids. Please think about them, pass word on, when and where you can or even bring one of these kiddos home, if you can. One more time in 2009, these are the faces of the red thread kids. Happy New Years Everyone, and God Bless.

"In you the orphan finds mercy."

Hosea 14:3

Here he is...

...at Christmas, my adorable little nephew with his firetruck blanket his grandma got him! He's three and a half months old now, time does fly. He's gotten so big! Look at the difference in this picture and the one taken at the hospital when he was only two hours old! Merry First Christmas Mikey!

Love, Aunt Deb.

PS: Two weeks and counting until Baby Miracle is born, adoring mom and dad have chosen to name her Jasmine.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

"We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:

Dear Editor,

I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

- Virginia O'Hanlon

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood."



Merry Christmas Everyone, everywhere tonight. Peace to those of you and your families, comfort and love to those away from their homes. Despite what some try to say, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and you are never alone.

Best Wishes,

Debrah from theredthreadkids.blogspot.com

Please watch this again....

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Can't you just feel Andrea's heart in this video? Look at the eyes of these children. Think of them, the routine of their daily lives in some places so monotonous they sit in cribs and start to rock? They deserve to know what living can really be, what love is and what a family is. These are actual children. Everyone, they are just kids. Some of the kids in this video are bound for institutions very soon that they cannot be adopted from.

What I am trying to say, Meridith says perfectly in her blog post RIGHT HERE. Thank you, Meridith. Thanks.

Can you believe we abort nearly 90% of American DS kids before they are born even when there are people out there who have their arms open to take them?

Yes, this is the second time I've posted this same video on this blog, but now it is Christmas. Please, do more than read. Please think of taking one of these kids home if you can, if not then please give - if not, then please pray and/or pass word of these children along in any way you can.

It is our responsibility to speak up for and help them, have no doubts.

Happy Holidays Everyone and thank you.

Two Songs for Christmas...

Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9_1zjZwl3w


Please click the link and watch the video to the second song too - it wouldn't allow me to embed it here.

I couldn't decide, so I posted both videos, because both are so beautiful and true. I just had to post them. This blog dedicates these two songs this holiday season to all the little angels out there, please pray for them this holiday season, for the orphans and the missing. Little angels, know that God is with you, wherever you are, you are never forgotten, lost or alone. That goes for everyone :).

Merry Christmas to Everyone, Everywhere.
-Debrah.

Passing it On...

I saw this on Mary's Blog [thank you] and thought I would do my part and pass it on. This is amazing - simply, amazing.

What if...

This morning I looked. Mindy, pictured below, could be adopted by a single person. My heart started to pound, I broke out in a cold sweat - what if I saved her? I found myself thinking about going to get her and bringing her to my house.

So I officially began to look into it.

First I went to the Reece's Rainbow page for people thinking of adoption...

I don't meet the income required by like - 300 dollars! *cry* After that it would have been a question of getting health insurance. Ok, I could push for a raise and get that insurance... but it would take months! Miss Mindy doesn't have months. She has like ...5 weeks! Her birthday and I am guessing her imminent transfer is near the end of January!

I was crushed knowing I wouldn't have the time I needed to save her. But for a moment I knew that fierce pounding of - what if... and was seriously going to get her, despite the fear and uncertainty. Let me tell you this much, to seriously allow the thought to enter your head and your heart - is amazing.

Single mommies can go and get this baby, someone. Read the USCIS guidelines HERE. They aren't asking for really rich people either, just financially stable households.

Come on, I know you are out there reading somewhere. You have to be on an adoption blog for some reason as well.

Thanks everyone, have a good evening and take care.

Addendum to the post below this one...

"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."

Luke 12:6-7

Think about it...

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These children above are due for imminent and nearly immediate transfer to a institution where they will not ever be able to be adopted from. If you have the family requirements to do so, please do more than just read this and move to the next blog --- clicking THIS LINK, [warning, link leads to disturbing content. I found worse but this is citable enough I think], will show you what they may be bound for --- think about it. This link is just one example and is also watered down version of what they may face. If you can stomach it look at the other related videos you tube provides. If you have the family requirements open your hearts this Christmas and faithfully the funds will follow. One little girl raised over 20,000 in just eight days to bring her sister home from this sort of future. If you can't bring them home like I cannot - please pray and/or pass word about them on. You can buy a cheeseburger for 4.00 or you can save the money every day. Its worth a life, don't you think?

We have to do something. Don't let these children be another Diana. Let Diana's life mean something.

Think of these kiddos and help them somehow today, even if its only passing word about them on. Again, negative comments will be immediately deleted without posting or response. Thank you.

She DOES have a new Family!!

Thank you God! Thank you. God always makes for the best happy tears I think, his plans are so simple to see and so beautiful when its time, even if along the entire way you find yourself wondering why, asking why, and yes - even fighting it sometimes.

Just today I saw sweet Ruslana had been returned to the "At Risk" page at Reece's Rainbow and my heart broke in two. Thanks to a Comment in the entry below my heart skipped a beat and I did a search and found the wonderful news.

I was thinking as I searched that God must have a perfect family for this child if she has gone through four commitments, it goes to show, we are not the ones picking these children, he is. This sweet little girl has been through many other commitments, and the family who has committed to her this time is wonderfully right, those other families to be are such beautiful stepping stones, leading Ruslana on her way and shedding light on these kids.

And here they are. CLICK HERE to meet Ruslana's forever family. They proudly know and say, "She's Ours."

Oh Ruslana..

This is our same little Ruslana listed below - she is back on the rainbow again - for the fourth time having lost her adoptive family.

To say I would adopt her if only I had half a chance sounds so weak -- the truth is I if someone only said yes I would be there in a blink of an eye, find a way to pull this off.

But, and somehow to even write the word 'but' it sounds like an excuse; the matter is out of my hands. The first big roadblock to my having her is simply that I am not married and it is required by her country law. The rest of it, my financial status, etc -- I would find a way to make it work. I would get the money, I would get to her country and get her out of there... ...somehow.

This little girl is now going to have to be adopted from an institutionalized setting; from this point out her very life is in danger and she will regress in anything she has learned.

So my prayer is this, pray for this little girl constantly, day after day that her family comes forward to find her in time, her family... somehow, they have to be somewhere out there needing her as much as she needs them. Pass the prayer on, blog about her, ask everyone you know out there to pray for her. Here is the big question.. is that family you?

CLICK HERE to go to the page she is on on Reece's Rainbow, you will have to scroll down a bit to find her and view her more about her and her contact info.

Mixed Feelings

I have mixed feelings on this topic. I know that when children are removed from their birth parents home it is for their own safety. But I also know that part of the reason for doing this is so the parents involved can try to get their kids back again.

Children are a beautiful gift from God. Sadly, so many are abused or neglected that its heart-shattering to even think of. I am not sure what to write in this post so I will just write whatever makes its way out of my mind to my keyboard.

There is a new girl at work. Her children have been with CPS now for almost a year. I know there are two sides of every story, but the part of the story I hear is that they were taken from her after she failed to pick them up from daycare after her boyfriend at the time beat her senseless in her apartment. In turn, when the police arrived on the scene some drugs were discovered, by her statement, just three 'roaches'. And I realise that drugs are drugs and dangerous no matter in what amount.

That said, she's been working hard to get her kids back and has been drug free for almost that whole year. She's been in parenting classes, classes for addiction and working and meeting all of CPS's requirements. She loves her two boys, I can see in in her face every time she mentions them. I've seen her burst into tears over them over shattered hope that she might have seen them on Thanksgiving.

Like I said, there are two parts of every story. I am sure there is ugly somewhere in this too. I not supporting the idea of raising kids with drugs involved. However, there are no longer drugs involved.

Like I said, I've mixed feelings. She is truly trying here.

Her court date is on the 7'th for custody of them. I guess I am asking for prayers for Gods will to be done for these two kids and this girl. He knows all the secret ugly stuff that I don't and the good stuff too. He knows the situation and what is best. Please pray these kids end up in the right home for them, no matter where that home is.

Mean and hurtful comments will be deleted without posting and hardly even a glance, just a warning, because this is a touchy subject for me.

Take care everyone and thanks.

Why Wouldn't I?

Thank You for the Beautiful Song and Video!!!

A Christmas Wish...

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You All Gotta See This:

What a beautiful true story. This, is the type of movie needed today. This, throws away so many stereotypes about all people. I am in love with this movie, and have never seen it. Wow. Just - wow.

This time, it is in good taste, Warner Bros. Thank you.

Sweet Maria...

Maria's Big House of Hope from Show Hope on Vimeo.

Her death brought tears to so many, but her Hope... can save lives.

Travelling Again...

...hey everyone, this is just a little post to let you all know the Orphan Dolls, as of today have started traveling again. I just got back from putting them into the mail to go to their next home. What are the Orphan Dolls? For newer readers, they are two little dolls that a friend envisioned and I built a site for. They are sent out into the world, family after family, to open people's eyes to adoption. You can follow along with them here. Its been amazing watching how people responded to them first hand. I know it will be amazing to continue to watch them even from afar. I was sad in a way, to say goodbye, as i tucked them into the nearly indestructible envelope and sealed it. On their way, Hope and Chance, to a new home and new people to meet. Its been amazing and I am glad to be a link in the Orphan Doll Chain.

...Another Angel in Heaven:

My Friends...

My heart is so heavy. Tears are rolling freely from my eyes in streams down my face. Its odd that I can admit that to a bunch of strangers -- but there is no hiding this. Hiding this is what causes such horrible things to happen - things such as little girls who are dependent on feeding tubes to be transfered to institutions where they do not use them...

This is why we do this. This is why we spend thousands of dollars to go get kids from overseas, because they are fated to die horribly like this - alone and starving in dirty beds. This newest little angel is someone whom touched my soul from half a world away... ...without ever knowing it, she did.

Sweet little Diana is now in Heaven dancing with the angels and in the arms of Jesus. She is no longer sick and unloved. I just wanted you all to know how much this amazing little girl has touched my life and how much she meant to me. I never saw her, I never knew her, but I would have been blessed and honored if only I could have been her mommy.

I can do that for you now. I will keep your picture always to remember how much you taught people, how many lives you touched and I and other people will continue to speak up and bring home kids so that your death was not in vain.

Rest sweetly, little angel, in Jesus' arms, I pray...

Forever and ever, Amen...

Got Twins?

Check out this adorable 9 year old duo. These two are in the US Foster System and are in fact from my home state, but no, I've never met them at all. Here is a link to their contact info if you are interested.

http://photolisting.adoption.com/foster-adoption/children/teresa-14419

Please...

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I have a few people whom read this blog, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart those of you whom do, its not spectacular, it isn't an attempt to be. It is not about someone whom is adopting a child. I just wish I could. We are supposed to act, right, once our eyes are opened.

It is sad to know that there are many families in the USA wishing to adopt these kids but 90% of the ones with Down Syndrome alone are aborted. Yes - aborted, when there are families out there waiting for them?

So, in their honor and for the sake of these little kids in the video above this holiday season, anything for these kids and even ones we don't know about or see -- whisper a prayer if you pray? Donate money to their adoption funds, tell someone about them, tell lots of someone's about them. If you can maybe even commit to one yourself? Or maybe post this video to your blog or website?

This winter I am praying hopefully and speaking loudly on the behalf of Mara and Diana and Dimitry, please, they are just kids and have so much to give. They need a family too, hope and love.

Thank you for reading.

Buying A Child??

How can people even ask this question? I was reading on another blog today about this topic and the person whom wrote that blog agreed with me - how can someone even suggest this, especially when, if you think about it, when, after biological children are born - you still have to pay hospital bills.

The fact is - you spend money on kids, whether its by adoption or for their basic care. Does this mean you are buying them? No. It means you care. It means you want them to have a good life. It means you want to provide for them everything you can. It means you love them.

And to those adopting disabled children who get told, "you know she will be with you her whole life," if the child you are adopting has significant special needs. My answer to that would be, "I would hope so. My kids will always be my kids my whole life. What a blessing that will be."

Anyway, those are just a few little things I thought I'd mention this morning. Mara is still needing her home. The Orphan Dolls are still ready to teach the world. Please continue to pray that Ruslana's family can adopt her. My baby Nephew is growing bigger every day. My friend's miracle baby is a little girl! And the family I mentioned in the post below made it by. But they are still struggling badly. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers for them.

Oh! And I might have a new job! We shall see. Prayers for all of you bringing home kiddos, by birth or adoption!

Not Sure How to Do This....

Its my turn to attempt a fund raiser I've never done this like this and am not sure how to start...so I am just going to write and see how it turns out. ...a family I know suffered a hard month last month, between the death of a loved one, a cancer diagnoses and job loss -and now- as a result, they are coming close to loosing the place in which they live.

I know times are hard everywhere, and for a lot of people, but I am posting this as sort of a fund raiser. Each person who donates something I am willing to make a blog title bar like the one on this blog if you wish, with up to 3 kids or figures in it -because thats all my computer can handle- to receive one of these please include your email contact info on the donation page provided by paypal or I may not be able to contact you to do so. You may have to enter the information first. They can be custom made but please understand they are subject to artist interpretation of your wishes and availability of object files. Please understand too that creating them may take some time as well depending on the number of requests. Anything will help. Thank you.

I will keep you updated of course. Please understand this is a delicate subject. This family is really hurting and really sensitive at the moment, negative comments will be ignored completely and deleted.

Little Ruslana...

Yes our same little Ruslana ...whom has a family whom loves her and is reaching to adopt her, may be transfered to a location where they cannot adopt her from in two weeks - because of her age.

Ruslana's family is asking for prayers for the next 24 hours for their sweet little girl, whom has been the daughter of their heart forever now. They can tell about it better than I can. Please spread the word on all your blogs, if the prayer day passes by by the time you hear of it, if you pray please pray anyway.

http://nogreatergift.blogspot.com/2009/10/24-hours-of-prayer-for-ruslana.html

Please visit the link and pray with us all in faith that they will not transfer her or at least let her family adopt her from the place she is transfered. Pray for God's will on this, he loves us all. Thank you.

The Orphan Doll Project:

So here we are, September 19, 2009. The pic/banner above was taken on 09.17.09 of me and the orphan dolls in my mother's front yard where I grew up. This project has been long in coming, and offically begun a bit ago. The dolls in the picture, I have named Hope and Chance for the time they are with me, their mission is to go out into the world and teach about adoption, and the millions of orphans world wide. I am the second link in a chain of people who will be adopting them into their homes. You take them where ever you would go as you would real children, and let me tell you this, you should see the eyes of people light up when you tell them what these dolls are about. You should hear the conversations its starts. Quite honestly, everyone gets into it - co workers ask where 'my kids; [meaning Hope and Chance] are. The other day my sister made sure she put them under a seatbelt. My brother even got into it when I tried to take their picture on the back of a car, a recent new daddy himself, he told me "you can't put your kids there."

We both started laughing. It is amazing, I use that word allot to describe this ministry I am blessed to be a part of, but it truly is. You should visit orphandoll.com to read their journal tracking their adventures for yourselves.

When it is time for them to move on from Arizona, I will pack them up and send them to the next family in line who is waiting -just like in the adoption process- to adopt these kids. Their adventure and lesson will continue in other arms in another place. Then on to the next family and the next. In the short time I have found them I have seen people's eyes open. I've talked to people about adoption whom I never thought I would talk to. I am glad to be a link in the chain.

Stop Making Excuses...

...why, if there is someone wanting this child, especially Elton John, is it better for him to remain in a orphanage than where someone can love him and obviously take care of him? How is that better for the child - tell me how, how HOW is it possibly better for the child to stay socially and mentally under developed with a stigma of HIV on him the rest of his life in an orphanage and then in an instatution - when he can have love and help and a LIFE? When someone wants him? You all, I am a bit upset, I can't even get it out in appropriate words at this point - to say I don't understand doesn't stress it enough, doesn't say it enough.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090914/ap_on_en_mu/eu_ukraine_elton_john

I always knew he was 'the man':

"Too many children in foster care are falling through cracks. Be a hero, take the time learn about adoption today."

--Bruce Willis

Happy Birthday Mikey the III:

...and here we are, me and my new and incredibly adorable little nephew, Michael Gene Ballard the III. He was named after his daddy, who was named after our daddy - there is never quite so amazing a moment as holding a little newborn baby in your arms. This little baby just left the presence of God to be with us. Amazing... doesn't begin to describe it. I love you so much already, little one. Happy Birthday from your Aunt Deb. [That does have a nice ring to it, doesn't it??]

So, after he was born my dad was there and my brother took him to my dad for him to hold him. My brother goes, "you have to hold his head, dad."

My dad just gave him the look and was quiet for a second and said, "you know I've done this before..." I should mention that this is my mom and dad's first grandchild...

Here is another picture. Isn't he cute!!

My Nephew...

...Mikey the III is on the way. His mommy started having contractions at about 5 am this morning and was admitted to the hospital. This is my mom's first grandchild, my first nephew - about to be born! I am so excited, so nervous - and I'm not even the one in labor. Oh, its hard to explain. I will keep you all posted when he arrives.

Dmitriy...

...look at this little boy, he seems so much to just want someone to pick him up and hug him, for him, love and security would mean so much.

Little Dmitriy is said to be blind, that he was born with only one eye that he cannot see out of. It is said he will be four this December. This is a little boy I 'check on' from time to time to see if he has a home yet and with my nephew being born in just a matter of days - I was thinking of him again.

If you are looking to adopt a blind child, please think about Dmitriy, you don't need to see to be able to love. And this little boy needs it so much. For more information and contact info, please go to this page and scroll down about halfway until you find him. What a shy little sweetheart he seems to be! If you pray, please pray his family finds him soon.

Found This Today:

On another blog that I follow. Yeah, I am a copycat - but some things just need to be posted again and again, thank you Amy for posting this. :)

A Special Child
by Sharon Harris

You weren't like other children,
And God was well aware,
You'd need a caring family,
With love enough to share.
And so He sent you to us,
And much to our surprise,
You haven't been a challenge,
But a blessing in disguise.
Your winning smiles and laughter,
The pleasures you impart,
Far outweigh your special needs,
And melt the coldest heart.
We're proud that we've been chosen,
To help you learn and grow,
The job that you have brought us,
Is more than you can know.
A precious gift from Heaven,
A treasure from above,
A child who's taught us many things,
But most of all-
"Real Love”

I Think I have Found Her...

I sometimes check in on kids waiting to be adopted - just to look and to pray that they get their homes.

But a few days back I saw a little picture and I've struggled with when, how and if to mention it here. Knowing it may all come to nothing - I think I have found her but I am not sure. She fits the 'feel' of what I have been feeling, if that makes any sense? The age is right, or will be by the time. She is domestic and the area she lives in right now is right, her favorite things feel like what I felt. I can't stop staring at this picture.

But I am not ready.

Only God knows for sure if this is her and all I can do is pray, prepare, keep moving forward and have faith that I will know in time.

Sign of the Times

So, the 'twist' that will soften the impact - doesn't. It still sheds light to the idea that preys on reasons people are afraid to adopt.

I've been putting together some thoughts on this.

Two movies - one in 1982 and one in 2009. Both are movies about Orphans.

The 1982 movie is 'Annie'.

The 2009 movie, of course, is 'Orphan'.

In one, a little girl is hopeful and sure 'the sun will come out tomorrow'. In the other, the little girl is making sure no sun comes out again.

One gave a good outlook on these children in which the world was corrupt around them, one gave the story about the 'child' being corrupt.

If you follow my tags under this post about 'Orphan' you know how I feel about this movie. Its scary sometimes how the perspectives have changed. Its frightening what 27 years, in this case, can do.

The Older Child:

I think this little video says it all. Thank you, to the lovely family that made it. May your story be an inspiration to those adopting older children. Congratulations on your sweet little girl and as always, I will remove this video from this blog if you so wish.

Again I am asking for someone to consider sweet little Mara or Diana. Their mommies and daddies have to be "Somewhere Out There" Click on their names in the labels under this post for more information. Thank you.

Something Good...

This will be one of those multiple entry days. But I felt the need to add something good to all of this. And here it is, and this is just good everywhere. It made me smile. There is a group called "Heart to Heart" helping kids without families in Romania.

There's something wrong with Warner Bros:

About the movie Orphan -- I understand people's fears, but I don't understand the need to play on them to create a movie like this one. Sadly though, I can. Fear is a big motivation behind box office money. Apparently, big motion picture companies understand people's fears too.

Like I said in my entry below this one:

"And yet - they make movies like Orphan that scare people more than they help. People will say, Orphan is only a movie - you are reading too much into it. But the things we read and watch do influence people I think."

But this also says it best I think:

"However far-fetched some stories are, they can still subtly shape our values and perceptions. So when a major motion picture leaves a lingering impression that orphans are damaged goods and that adoption can tear apart your life, those who know the deeper truth must speak up."
-- OrphansDeserveBetter.Org

In my opinion I find it horrific that places like Warner Bros, whom brought us Bugs Bunny, would create movies like this. What you watch does influence you, and this one preys on the fears that prevent some people from adopting in the first place. So, lets scare people this summer. Lets take away more chances for families these poor kids like the ones in Bulgaria have.

What sort of light does it shed on these poor helpless kids? I take offense to it - and I have not even adopted - yet. Once again however, stereotypes are promoted by the big screen. And now they are releasing statements to soften the blow to that effect?? How in the world can you soften the blow to something as damaging to influence the outcome of thousands of lives? After seeing this movie, how many people might never adopt?

The trailer to the movie just looks scary to me. Its supposed to.

Please use your influence and power for the better. Softening the blow when insulting the innocents of this world doesn't cut it for me.

Get the facts.

Everyone, please visit the Orphans Deserve Better Campaign and sign the petition. Thank you.

Warning - disturbing content.

There is a lump in my throat as I think of the video I just watched. That said, if you read this entry or follow the link it is your choice and not something you were made to do. Some people disagree with adoption, and that is the lightest term I can use for it. Some people ridicule those whom leap through hoops and back again to bring these children home. For some people it is easier to look the other way. Be warned it has very disturbing if not shocking content of - in my opinion- adult people flat out lying to justify the inhumanities they are taking part in over children. A link to this video I am referring to is here.

This is the reason why we adopt. This is the reason why we spread open our lives for the world to see, spend money and travel to far far away countries. This is it. I cannot write the words to the extent I feel them. I cannot put the passion into it - and I am a novelist by trade.

So many also ask - why not kids from your own country? And I do understand that question and adoption is a beautiful thing no matter whom and where it takes place at. But here, in my own country, I thank God that children are not warehoused into institutions and that its not ok to be treated like this.

Can you believe these people actually say there is nothing wrong with these children as long as they are not running a fever? Even though the child is laying there with nothing but a paper thin layer of skin on his or her bones - even when some of those bones are broken?

They blame it on a condition - maybe so, but then they admit they don't even try to do anything to help that condition and just let it get worse and worse and worse. Worse, the Director of this particular orphanage thinks its more important to have a computer and boasts that their biggest trouble would be if the buildings were broken into - she might loose the new umbrella's she just purchased... In my opinion she is so entirely fake and self-absorbed and the more and more she tries to tell us all the good she is doing ...well... I have never wanted to shout through the screen at someone more in my life. It made me sick to my stomach. It made me want to go in there and pull all of those kids out. It made me want to take any one of them home. It made me want to adopt from Bulgaria. To bring a child home from anywhere and love them - unlike this.

The sick part is there is one thing that comes out of her mouth that may be the truth - there are worse places out there than this.

And yet - they make movies like Orphan that scare people more than they help. People will say, Orphan is only a movie - you are reading too much into it. But the things we read and watch do influence people I think.

Those of you adopting or whom adopted, I applaud you with all my heart.

Look Who it is....

That's right, little Miss Mara, whom I mentioned I didn't know where she went to in the entry below this one. However, right after I wrote that her picture popped up on Reece's Rainbow again! I am so glad she is alright! I would so adopt this child if I could! More information on her can be found by clicking this link: http://www.reecesrainbow.com/angelolderchild.htm

Also, in the Other Angels: Girls section there are two more little princesses with Apert's syndrome, one is still Esperanza and the other is little Miss Monica.

There is also a little boy, Sawyer, with Aperts in the Other Angels Boys, section. He is nearly at the bottom of the page so you will have to scroll down a bit. But he is darling. Kisses and hugs for all these little angels! If you are adopting please consider these kids.

One Year Ago Today:

I started this blog, inspired by a sweet little girl whom has since been found by her family and come home! Other children featured on this blog over the course of the year have also been found by their families are are going or have gone home, Aurell, Becky, Alexsey, Alan and Ruslana all have families along with Hope. Some others still wait, Diana - please consider adopting her if you are looking for a little girl and are able to or willing to learn how to provide the care and love she needs to blossom, smile and grow. Also Little Esperanza is still waiting as well.

Two of the kids featured here I am not sure where they went or what happened to them, please think of Mara and little Valessa today and pray for them if you pray.

Along with this I encourage you to visit Over the Moon with Joy and Bring the Rain if you wish to.

So here it is, the one year mark for this blog. This has been a wonderful year, looking back. Thank you all for sharing it with me. Who knows what the next year may bring. Thanks everyone for visiting.

RainbowKids.Com

Just look at all these sweet and many little faces! Membership is required but its quick and free and entirely worth it, either if you are adopting, have adopted, are wanting to adopt [they have a photolisting!] or want to share adoption stories and support - rainbowkids.com - click here.


This photo belongs to the Rainbow Kids website, no copyright intended, I will remove it at their asking.

Baby Update:

News from the baby front, Kathryn's baby is still with us - due in January, his/her mommy is already staying in bed. This is a sacrifice she gladly makes for this child, along with not eating any of her favorite foods and eating, from what I understand, a lot of salads.

There are three other little babies I know of at this time as well. One will be Miracle baby's cousin - also doing well. One is a boy due in two months and the fourth is the child of one of my sister's friends.

All four little angels are doing wonderfully. We are waiting expectantly, little ones.

The Other End Of Ruslana's Thread...

...has been found! Little Ruslana's family has found her at last! It is such a good day. Thank you, thank you God.

http://www.reecesrainbow.com/familysponsorshipnew.htm

Isn't she Adorable??? Congratulations, family!

Orphan Doll and Baby Miracle Update:

Hey all. Welcome to June!

Heads up! www.orphandoll.com will soon be opening and we hope you will all come visit! You can read more about the 'Orphan Doll Project' at Over the Moon With Joy, and see pictures of the header there. Kimmie and I are VERY excited! Very, very, excited. This has been a long time coming from a dream for her and a shout out for me. Now if I can just have the knowledge to finish the work! But I have faith I will get it in time, as I have with other parts of this site I've needed. I hope you all come!

In other news, nothing on my sweet Kathryn and her baby yet.

Ultimately, though we want this little baby to stay with us very much, if the baby stays with us or goes is not our call to make. This child is in the hallow of God's hands.

Baby Miracle on the Way:

Hey everyone, I wanted happy news today and I got it!

Back in January I wrote this this entry, [controversial topic]. Well, guess what -- the friend I wrote about in it that has miscarried five babies in a row, well, she's pregnant again.

Having first considered keeping the pregnancy secret until they knew if she could carry the baby she thought instead to tell everyone, and to ask that they might tell everyone so we can all unite in prayer.

If you pray, please please pray for Kathryn and that this little baby might be held in his hands and hopefully that the baby will stay with us. They have no idea why they lost the first five, the doctors could never figure it out. If you don't pray, please keep your thoughts with her when you can. She is barely 1 month along and would give anything for this child. Oh yeah and yes - they are considering adoption too!

Its such good news! - am about to cry! Happy tears, all, happy, happy tears. I will be making a support button for them soon.

I Know, Four Entries in One Day...

I thought maybe two and came out with 3 at first, and now here is the fourth -- when sometimes all I post is four entries a month. Do you ever feel like something is happening somewhere and you just can't stop? For whatever reason I feel I needed to add this here today [found it on another blog I was visiting] as well:


THE SPECIAL MOTHER
by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. This year, nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen?

Somehow I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As he observes, he instructs his angels to make notes in a giant ledger. 'Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecelia. Rudledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint...give her Gerard. He's used to profanity.'

Finally he passes a name to an angel and smiles, 'Give her a handicapped child.'

The angel is curious, 'Why this one, God? She's so happy.'
'Exactly,' says God. 'Could I give a handicapped child a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel.'

'But has she patience?' asks the angel.
'I don't want her to have too much patience, or she will drown in a sea of self pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has his own world. She has to make him live in her world, and that's not going to be easy.'

'But, Lord, I don't think that she even believes in you.'

God smiles, 'No matter. I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness.'

The angel gasps, 'Selfishness? Is that a virtue?'

God nods, 'If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a spoken word. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says Momma for the first time, she will be present at a miracle and know it! When she describes a tree or a sunset to her blind child, she will see it as few people ever see my creations.'

'I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side.'

'And what about her patron saint?' asks the angel, pen poised in midair.

God smiles, 'A mirror will suffice.'

I Do - Part 2

Hi everyone,

Ok, this is 'the big one' for today, because it is about a topic that has been on my mind for a few days now, brought on by a conversation I had with someone the other day.

Back in November I wrote this entry, and more specifically from that entry concerning the topic of the conversation mentioned above, the following paragraphs:

"I don't want to leave this on that grim note. So, please join me when you read this in a prayer for all these children. About 7% of the Christian population alone can lead to no more orphans in the entire world. That's it. I read the site Over the Moon With Joy and encourage you to visit there. I have decided to join her prayers that adoption might be brought into people's hearts, that all these kids might come home.

And that is not to say only Christan's should adopt. Love is something that belongs to everyone everywhere. Its just to display a 'statistical measurement' of how few people it would really take. :)"

And that was the 'just' of the conversation had. Now, keep in mind, if you look around this blog - that I am religious. And there is this - just because someone doesn't choose to follow one particular religion or any religion for that matter does not mean their home would be any less loving than anyone else's.

Is it better to let them sit waiting in an orphan home NEVER knowing real love at all? Especially when there is a family for them?

I think believing is very important and it does help, yes, and I will never doubt or discourage what to me is a fact. But I will not discourage any family that steps out to get these kids. I encourage them very much. We've all heard it said that "Religion God accepts as pure is to care for widows and orphans." And so to step forward - in my opinion it can't get more believing that that.

And like I said back in November: Love is something that belongs to everyone everywhere. Wonderful families are everywhere too.

Thank you for your time.

Marta:

Hey everyone in blog land,

Yesterday afternoon I went looking around the net and found this:

http://anotherespressoplease.blogspot.com/

This girl has been adopted by a family here in the US - and yet she is not being allowed to come to join them by our government. Why - because of TB screening, the catch is she has already had TB in the past and the treatment for it. Yet because of the scarring, she has to wait more months?

I can honestly can see both sides of this issue, but I am leaning toward the family. This girl has had this, she no longer does, nor is she contagious or a threat. I realize that we can't allow laws to change for one child, but this isn't a sick child, I think? Or am I wrong? I also know that TB is not a condition to be messed with.

Anyway I thought it was worth passing their blog along.

Must Tidy up the Blog...

I need to update the blog a little, the right side bar mostly. I need to move some of the families down whom have thankfully brought their kiddos home and if you have a button, already home or still waiting, I will gladly include it. If you need one I can attempt to make it if you like? The quickest way to reach me is to leave a comment.

Some of the blogs I have here are completed as well and will perhaps move into their own section. Also there are a few more I would like to include.

And soon I will be posting a link to a website my friend and I are making, orphandoll.com, to spread the word of adoption. Its been a slow process but I believe it will be released soon. More to come on that later.

Its very exciting, so stay tuned.

And thanks for reading by the way, I think that's pretty cool. Two more posts shall follow this one, it seems May is a most thoughtful month.

Take care.

Have You Ever Wondered...

...what it would be like to live with HIV, yourself, or with someone you know having it, or parenting a child that has it? There are people that do every day.

Not too long ago, not even as long as last week, I was contemplating the thoughts of adoption as I continued to make an adoption site for a friend of mine and found myself realizing I could handle adopting any sort of special needs child, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Blind, Def, FAS, Missing Limbs - any of them, they are children of God here the same as a 'typical' child and were put here to teach and learn just as much as the rest of us, ... but, shamefully, flipping through more pages of possible disabilities I found myself thinking I would have to draw the line on adopting an HIV positive child - that, was something I thought I could not do.

I afraid at the thought, as some people are, at the thought of that 'impossible'. And yet, there were all these little faces of kids born hiv positive - that road was for someone else, I thought.

The hardest part I thought those kids would go through was being an adult, as a child you live in a child's world - you don't realize people's fears of you or the 'limitations' society sets. But as an adult you do. That, for these kids, is when they will need family for them most.

Within a week, I found myself wondering, what if I had HIV? What would I do then? How would I live? What if someone I knew did? The thought went to - What about those kids?

That idea went to - could I ever adopt a child with HIV, in a matter of days, people, I went from seeing it as impossible to wondering if I ever could.

A face of one of the little HIV positive girls flashed through my mind. Instantly and then gone again. I already knew that likely she would never be adopted, being older in the first place made it hard.

Today when I got in from work I went to the page and looked at her again. I found myself thinking - yes, I could do this. Then I opened up the links that led to Project Hopeful, read what was there and then I went back to the page again. Okay, I told myself, if this child is still available within the time its going to take to get my life together, I would do it.

Amazing. In less than a week, a change of heart? I honestly don't even really know what got me to thinking about HIV adoption in the first place? Except maybe somewhere a seed was planted that was getting ready to take root. Am I still scared? Terrified. I am about the most paranoid and anxious person I know. But there is this, I know to trust God. I know if this is what I am supposed to do one day it will happen. Am I saying I am committing to this child now? No, I am not. Right now, the physical constrictions of this world will not allow me to. What I am saying is my heart is opening to the possibility that one day, I don't know when, this could happen - for me and anyone else. You never know what children God will bring you. Don't allow fear to hold you back from those you love.

So what do you say we end the stereotype? HIV is a treatable condition these days and with the proper treatment people with it can live long and full lives. Lets give these little kids a chance? Think about it.
I'm a believer.

Here are the ones on Reece's Rainbow. The little girl Shannon, a bit of the way down this page is the face that opened my heart. Lets see if we can get her a home.

http://www.reecesrainbow.com/angelhiv.htm

Here are some more little angels needing families too:

http://www.adoption-link.org/list-of-children.aspx

Its only a start, but check these links for more information about HIV and AIDS:

http://www.projecthopeful.org/


http://www.fromhivtohome.org/


PS: I need to add that I mean no disrespect for people with this condition, in fact it is written with a lot of respect and hope. Out of respect for them and these children, please don't twist it out of shape and form, such comments will be deleted immediately before publishing to this blog. Thank you.

PS AGAIN: To clarify: yes, hiv is the virus that causes aids and they are different things, and living with one is different than the other. Thank you for pointing that out, btw. :D

The Road to Anastasia...

Hey everyone, the following link leads to a blog of a Reece's Rainbow family hoping to bring home a little girl and a little boy. Please stop by and help if you can? Add them to you blog, maybe? They are racing to beat the clock and bring their babies home.


http://roadtoanastasia.blogspot.com/

Little Kayleigh...

...is now in heaven, sweet beautiful angel went home on the 11 of May. She was and is such a blessing to everyone. I only knew her though her blog and thank her wonderful family for sharing her precious life - it has touched so many, shown faith and hope and the great love of God above. Kaleigh is and will continue to always be a little miracle.

Prayers for Kayleigh:

Please click Here for this sweet baby's blog.


To her beautiful family, I will remove this video at your asking. My prayers go out regardless for your sweet little baby! The things she has taught is indeed - amazing.
Thank you for sharing her precious life with us.

New Look to the Blog:

What do you all think? I think it was time to change things up a bit - mostly, I wanted to add the new blog header. Yes, I made it and yes, I would be very happy to make one for you too, affordable [$1-$5] and fully customizable to an artists interpretation of course! Let me know, I love doing them - and have a good day! Money goes to a good cause - helping a family in need here in town. Thanx!

Have You Seen This Child??

Today, is May 3, 2009.

It has been two years today since Maddie disappeared. I don't know how to say what I want to say. People have mixed feelings - about the family, about the situation, media coverage - about everything involved.

No matter how you feel about it or what you think might have happened to her - this fact remains:

Madeleine McCann is still missing.

I personally support this family, when I see a child that matches her discription I take a second look to be sure. The truth is, Maddie McCann can be anywhere in the WORLD by now. She is also six years old. Please take a look at the age progression video on the McCann's Website, http://www.findmadeleine.com, and take a second look at thier daughter. Two years does make a difference.

Keep an eye out for her. Only God knows what has happened, and I believe where-ever she is she is firmly in the hallow of his hand.

Please pray for Maddie and her family and for ALL the missing children everywhere today.

Thank you.



PS: Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but negative comments are not what this blog is about and such out of respect all comments are being moderated for now and anything I perceive in my opinion to be negative will not be posted. Thank you.

This Says it All...

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for making this video. This is beautiful. He is a beautiful little boy. They are all beautiful kids and this entirely needed to be shared and seen. Also, if you would rather it not be posted here I will remove it at your asking. :)

Ruslana's Red Thread?

Does it lead to you? From her file on her page at Reece's Rainbow:

Ruslana:

Girl, Born January 21, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Ruslana is a beautiful little girl. She has brown hair and deep brown eyes. She is already 4 and facing imminent institutionalization. The director will not be able to hold her at this point, so you would be adopting her from the institution :( Time is CRUCIAL for Ruslana, as the mortality rate after transfer is quite low.

Ruslana has particularly low tone, and has not had therapy, so she is still not walking. She is very close though, and gets around quite well! She is described as a very happy and affectionate little girl who loves to play with her dolls. We all know that with therapy and focus and a loving family, she will blossom and show the world just how amazing and resilient our children really are!

Ruslana does have an oval window, but she is not considered in need of surgery at this time. You would want to follow up with a cardiologist once you are home, though.

Please give Ruslana the opportunity to be all she can be!! She has very little time left.

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Please keep this child in your prayers, please pass word of her along, please sponsor her adoption by clicking the button for her at the right. If you are interested in adopting her please contact Andrea at Reece's Rainbow today!

Lil Miss HJ: China Adoption! All fees waived but travel!

So I was randomly surfing today and found this:

This little girl is 13 -almost 14- years old, she is ready now and needs a home before April 20 2009 or she will likely end up on the streets! Please pray for her, please follow the link below if you are dossier ready in china for an older girl!

Please put this link on your blogs. Maybe we can find her a home in time!

http://wehaveemptyarms.blogspot.com/2009/03/emergency-situation-in-china.html

Baby Stellan...

...tonight Little Stellan lies in icu and is in desperate need of prayers that God will heal his little heart. Sweet Stellan's heart-rate is not stabilizing - this is something that happened before he was born as well.

I am not trying to be cold at all and I hope with my heart it doesn't seem so. His mother's blog located through this button:



--can say it so much better than I can. If you pray, please pray with us for this little baby and his family tonight.

With all my heart,
Me.

I am honored...

...and it is true. I am going to try and build a website for the dolls created by Kimmie at Over the Moon with Joy. This is big for both of us, please keep us in your prayers as she tries to build these dolls and I try to make a site for them according to God's Will.

A bit about this project for those of you just hearing about it. Two dolls will be made, a boy and a girl, and they will be sent out into the world to teach people about the adoption, and that we are called to care for orphans and widows. The website is so people can log their stories as they receive and learn from the dolls in their travels, like a journal of sorts.

I highly encourage you to visit Kimmie's blog, as this project was envisioned through her and she can and does explain it much better. I am just honored and so happy to be part of it. Thank you Kimmie. Thank you, God.

-Me.

Can You See Me?

Can you see me? My name is Diana. I have just turned five years old. I have a shaved head and lie day after day in a crib in an orphanage overseas. They shave my head to keep lice away, so I don't have pretty curls like little girls get to. I don't have a mommy and daddy like little girls get to. I don't have a smile like a little girl should.

I don't even get to see the other kids. I can hear them, though, somewhere in the room. No one ever touches me except to feed me through my G-Tube. But I want someone to love me, too.

I am discribed as difficult. They say I have Severe Cerebal Palsy.

But I have alot to give. With a little love from you and encouragement to reach my potential, who knows what I could do? Maybe a hug, something besides these crib bars will make my blue eyes open wide and sparkle with light. Can you see me? My hair can grow. Maybe one day smile for you too? Can you see me reaching out to you? Don't see me for how I look in this picture. See me for everything I can be.

I have very very little time left to show everyone how much I can give. Please see me. Be my something to smile about. Please see me and bring me Hope. I am just a little girl too. All I really need - is love.

More information on Diana can be found on this page:

http://www.reecesrainbow.com/angelgirls.htm

Please view her details for contact info. Please send a prayer up for her today.

Mara...

...in checking on her she is no longer on the Reece's Rainbow Page. Nor is she listed as having a family. She just seems gone? Maybe she has a family? I am thinking she does?

Does anyone know what happened to her? If you are interested in adopting her please contact Andrea -the woman behind Reece's Rainbow- the same. Maybe her pictures have just been taken down for some reason. I wonder where she is. Also Esperanza is still there. Please pray for these two little girls.

I Need to Add This...

I've been feeling quite strongly that I need to add this, to share this. I found this page well over a year ago, when I first felt pulled to issues of adoption.
I lost the page. I spent about a year trying to find it again. And here it is, a page of stories of one family and their beautiful kids.

No words can describe what is at the other end of this link, except there, there is alot of love...

Please click Here to read about - a "Child to Love."

Alexsey's Family and Button:

Here is Alexsey's donation button for his wonderful family. When I found out who they were, my heart literally jumped. It is so right. He is so much a part of them. I have thought in the past that he belonged with them. He always was part of them. God is so good, everyone. I am led to think that some of you all might know them too:

Presenting: Alexsey's Family.

And here is Alexsey's Button, please put it on your blogs and pages. Thanx.


Grab This Button

What if She's An Angel:

Somewhere out there a family is looking for their little daughter. At the same time, this little angel, Mara, is hoping so much for them. It is my own sincere hope that they do meet each other. Look at this sweet little girl. It is my hope that someone can see how beautiful she is, how much she can give, how much she can love.

Will you be the family to do that for this little girl? The sad truth is, she is nine years old now and as children get older their chances of finding a family lessen and lessen.

Mara is in Ukraine. At age sixteen she will likely be turned out to the streets if she is not institutionalized simply because she is able to offer us a gift in many ways - by looking into her face, as an orphan and as a child with a condition, that of Apert's Syndrome, and accepting her and loving her for who she is as one of God's Children.

The title of this entry is 'What if She's An Angel," which is also a song. I will post a video made to that song at the bottom of this post in a moment. Its not a video by the original artist but I am posting it mostly for the song. If you are looking for a child, please give this little girl a chance.

Information about Mara can be found on this page:

Reece's Rainbow Adopt an Older Child

You will have to scroll down nearly to the bottom, but she is there. There is a second little girl with Apert's Syndrome as well on this page:

Other Angels Girls

Again you will have to scroll down a little, her name is Esperanza. But unlike Mara her picture is not there.

Take Care Everyone, and Thank You.

Freedom of Choice Act:

Abortion.

My stance?

Yes - it is the woman's body, but it is not her life.

I have a friend, a very dear friend, whom has miscarried five babies. Each one to her a life, a baby boy, a baby girl, another baby girl... and the last to they didn't know. But each child has a name. Each one a life. Each one a baby book and a sonogram photo if they were able to get one.

So, the Freedom of Choice Act - also known as FOCA, gives women privacy and this right to chose. It allows a 13 year old girl to get an abortion without her parents knowing.

Okay, so - the school nurse has to call to get permission to give your 13 year old an aspirin? But we don't need permission to get an abortion?

Whom exactly is this catering to in this case? A Child, a 13 year old child who is scared to death of her parents finding out. That's who. And that is why.

Is something wrong with this picture? Aspirin must be so much more scary and dangerous than a abortion, I guess.

With FOCA Partial Birth Abortions would also be legal. If you don't know what this is I strongly suggest that you click here. But be warned, it isn't nice.

Taxpayers -even those who do not believe in abortion - will have to pay for them. Religous hospials would be forced to perform them or close their doors.

Along with this, there are other things FOCA will cause, so please look into it. There is a button to it in the right side of my scroll bar, you will have to scroll down and down. And President Obama already reversed Bushes ban on giving federal money to international groups that perform abortions. Does he want to pass this act too?

Please help fight this. Yes, women have a choice, but I feel this is secretive and not safe and while there are those who are pro-choice, this does, in my opinion infringe on the rights of pro-life citizens, when pro-choice can already make their choice without this. That is my opinion. You are welcome to express yours even if you do not agree with me. But please don't be nasty. I've tried not to be.

Fight FOCA. Oh yes, and I wanted to add this button to the blog I read this on: