Last post before the party!

His special day is coming!

Emmitt's Birthday's almost here!

But before it comes there are a few more little party guests I'd like to introduce to you!

The first two I'll show you just arrived this week!

Thanks so much Monica for inviting Sean and Joanie!

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First little Sean!

Isn't he sweet?

How in the world can a sweet one like this...

Have no Mama to call his own?

No Papa to give him big bear hugs...

Or give him a ride on his shoulders!

I think the picture's a little bit old...

Cause he's now already 2 years old!

That's 2 years too long to be without...

The love only families bring!

Sweet little one...

I hope someday soon...

You will have a home of your own!

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Then there is Joanie...

Oh so cute!

With a BIG white bow in her hair!

They say where she lives that the bigger the bow...

The better the child is loved!

That means dear sweet Joanie must have a kind Nanny...

Who thinks she's extra special!

But sadly a Nanny's not the same as a Mom...

Because Nannies go home when their shift is done...

While the kids must remain at the orphan home and wait till they come again :(

What would it be like to have a Mom of her own...

A Mom who doesn't leave to go home at night...

And leave her behind each day?

To have a Mom that would take her home and tuck her in bed at night...

With a prayer and a kiss and goodnight hug...

And the words - Just call if you need me!

I'm just down the hall and I'll come right away...

Cause your my own special girl...

And I love you SOOOO much...

And I'll always be here for you!

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And now I'd like to show you a few more...

Some special ones to me :)

The first is Miss Carissa!

Oh this dear little girl...

Has had such a very sad life :(

She and her twin sister were sent to an orphanage to live when they were just little babies...

Then one day, oh joy, their auntie came and took them home with her!

What a wonderful thing...

But times must have been hard...

'Cause they didn't receive needed medical care and Carissa lost her sight :(

Then when the girls were 6 years old they had to go back to the orphanage again :(

And then oh how sad, she was separated from the one whom she'd had all her life...

Her own precious sister - her twin!

The sister could see but Carissa could not so they were sent to different orphanages...

And then  a family adopted the sister...

But Carissa was left behind :(

Poor Carissa was so ill with grief and fright at the changes in her life...

That she refused to eat :(

She nearly died of a broken heart...

She missed her sister so much!

Thankfully at the hospital she began to get better again...

But oh this sweet girl needs a home of her own...

A place to truly belong!

Please pray for her!

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And then there's "my" Janna...

With the sweet little smile...

Can you guess how this sweet girl lives?

Is she surrounded with laughter and love...

And a Mom and a Dad who adore her?

No, sadly, sadly this sweet child...

Spends her days LYING DOWN in bed :(

In a room where the days pass wearily by...

In monotonous repetition...

With nothing much to do :( 

And a life spent in bed will always the fate of this dear little girl...

Unless...

A family will come...

And make her there own sweet daughter!

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Oh my little Jordan...

Who will see your face?

Who will notice that cute little twinkle...

Of mischief in your eyes?

Who will see the dear little boy that is waiting to be loved?

Who will recognize your value and make you their sweet son?

I hope they take a moment to look into your eyes today...

And realize that their home is missing...

Someone extra super special!

And that that someone's you!

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Colin, Colin, Colin...

Such sad eyes you have!

Have you lost all hope for a loving family?

Do you fear that no one ever sees you...

That know one knows you're there?

Do you fear that if they see you...

They'll just look the other way?

O dear, dear little Colin...

I hope you are mistaken!

I hope that someday very soon...

Someone will see your face...

And see behind those sad, sad eyes a special little boy...

And choose to run like crazy...

To get the paperwork done...

And cross the big wide ocean to bring you home at last!

Home where you will be loved forever...

And have the opportunity to know...

Just how very, very special God made YOU to be!

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And last for today please meet Yasmine!

She must be a joyful girl...

For they call her a "walking sunshine"!

But she's headed for the dark :(

Because her legs don't work quite right...

She'll soon be sent away...

From the orphange for children...

To an INSTITUTION grim :(

Oh please do help sweet Yasmine...

To find a home at last!

Is your home missing a little sunshine...

Is their room for Yasmine there?

Oh please don't let her light go out in a dreary institution!

If she can't be your own sweet child please share her with your friends...

And pray that this sweet sunshine finds a happy home at last!

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You can read more about any of these waiting children by clicking on their names in this post!

If you would like to learn more about the adoption process, please click HERE!

Even if you are not in a position to adopt...

Could you choose one child to put on your prayer list?

God knows who their families are...

And he can help them find them!

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Emmitt's Birthday post is coming soon...

Stay tuned...

Are there violets in your garden?

In the shadows of the forest...

When the springtime comes again...

You can see the little violets...

Peak their heads above the leafy carpet...

That clothes the forest floor.

They're so glad for warmer weather...

For the promise of pleasant days!

They lift their heads with joy and smile...

At anyone who looks their way!

But who will see their sweetness in the busyness of life?

Who has time to visit the forest...

Or stoop to look for tiny folks that hide among the leaves?

They're beautiful oh yes...

But they're often over looked...

For the bigger brighter flowers catch the eye much quicker...

They live in pretty gardens where they are tended carefully...

Plenty of water and sunshine...

And fertilizer too...

Makes them blossom large and beautiful!

People admire their beauty as the pass along the way...

But who will see the little ones in the forest hideaway?

Those pretty little violets are just waiting to be seen...

Won't you plant them in your garden so their beauty can be seen?

Despite their tiny size and the hidden place they live...

They have exquisite beauty if you'll only take a look!

But why do I write of flowers?

As if they're so important?

True they are beautiful and lovely...

But there's something much more special...

Something valuable that's lost...

That is hidden in the shadows and forgotten by the world...

I speak of precious children that the world has overlooked!

While they value the lovely children in their family garden home (and that is right of course!)...

 And provide their every need...

Admire their cute expressions...

And beam with pride at their accomplishments...

Their are other precious children who are not so blessed as they...

Who've been locked inside a system that has insufficient time and money to give the love and care they need...

Where love is scarce...

And food is scant...

And they're struggling to grow!

Oh please come walk the forest with me and see these precious gems...

The precious forgotten violets...

With beauty of their own...

Oh please do take a look!

First is Violetta...

Whose name inspired this post!

Can't you see her sweet sweet beauty...

As she lifts her head to smile at you?

Such a precious little flower...

But so often overlooked!

Won't you plant her in your family so she can grow and thrive?

She is such a precious flower child...

Your garden's misssing out!

She could be your own sweet daughter...

If you'll choose to bring her home!

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Another waiting flower is Miss Jeanne...

She's waited six long years for a garden (home) of her own!

Though her vision is somewhat impaired...

Her heart is full of beauty that is waiting to be seen!

Your family garden (home) is missing someone extra special - is that someone Jeanne?

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And oh the next three flower kids...

Are truly planted in the dark!

They must spend their days in bed...

And 'most never see the smiling sun...

Their days are very dreary...

Most lonely that's for sure!

They haven't even the basic pleasure of being clean and dry :(

They need a pleasant garden at last...

Where they can receive love and care and have a chance to bloom!

Travis,

Stellan and Janna

Are roommates in a laying down room and spend the vast majority of their time in bed!

They remain wet in their own waste for hours...

They truly need to be rescued...

Set free from their miserable "garden"...

They are waiting for a chance to blossom and shine!

Please consider adding one (or more) of them to your family garden (home)!

(To read more about Stellan, Travis, and Janna from a mother who met them while adopting her son from their room and for additional pictures click on the link below!
http://headoptedusfirst.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-most-important-post-i-will-ever.html)

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These sweet children are some of Emmitt's Party guests!

Violetta was invited by Ma Rose...

And Jeanne, Stellan, and Travis were invited by Stacy...

Thanks so much Ma Rose and Stacy for helping Emmitt and inviting these precious children to his party!

I also included Janna (invited previously) in this post because she is a roommate of Stellan and Travis...

(And is a special girl to me!)

All these sweetie's need families!

You can read more about them by clicking on their names in this post.

You can learn more about how to adopt by clicking HERE.

Please consider sharing their plight with your friends...

Perhaps one of these kids could be theirs!

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Are their violets in your garden?

If not I hope you'll choose to add some!

Cause there's a very special beauty that only violets bring!

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As always...

Please continue to pray for Emmitt!

That God will keep him safe make it possible for him to be adopted before his time runs out!

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I've decide to include Victoria (along with Emmitt) at the bottom of my posts again!

Don't worry - she still has a family!

But their family sponsorship fund is very small...

Adoption is expensive so if you are able please consider dropping a few dollars in their fund to help Victoria come home soon!

To read more about Victoria's family or donate to their sponsorship fund on Reece's Rainbow (tax deductible!) please click HERE!

It's so lovely to see her sweet face in my post again...

I can't wait till she's home!