News 10 Coverage on Saving Baby Sofia
P.S. And be sure to read the comments section...all I can say is WOW!
Living life one day at a time as a family of six...3 busy and bouncy boys and 1 Ukrainian princess. Our third son Joaquin was our unexpected blessing who came to us with a little something extra called Down syndrome and inspired us to adopt Sofia an orphan we fell in love with through Reece's Rainbow. We hope that our story will help open people's eyes to the beauty and gift that ALL children are. We are all more alike than different!
Great story! Nicely done. Praying you can go soon!
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I just wanted to tell you that we are a family here at Reece's Rainbow, and we all support you. I know that there are people out there that say nasty things, but they truly have no clue. What you are doing for your beautiful Sofia is wonderful. We have five children and three adopted sons. Our two youngest have DS. We also have a angel in Heaven-Carmen Isabella-that was born with DS and an Unbalanced AV Canal. Carmen died after open heart surgery. We are now in the process of adopting Yana from Russia. Surround yourself with those that love you and understand. We will always be there to cheer you on and support little Sofia :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer....this was beautiful! I hope through this other families out there learn about Reece's Rainbow and the many, many children needing homes so they will not be destined to a very grim future. It makes me cry inside just thinking about it...I wish them all homes and so glad Sofia has such an amazing home and family waiting for her.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog. We are looking into adopting through RR, but are concerned about the costs. The boy we are burdened about is facing an institution soon- so not alot of time for fundraising. Any thoughts or wisdom would be great. Even coming up with the funds for homestudy is a stretch, not to mention everything else, yet a little life is at stake. I would love some advice. My email is: browning.onehappyfamily@gmail.com
ReplyDeletewe are praying for Sofia and your flight situation.
I am so proud of your dedication and love for Sophia. Sometimes I think God makes things that are really the most important very difficult so we realize how special and how lucky we really are. When things come easy we can take them for granted sometimes later. When it takes extra work or extra love for something, we have a harder time forgetting and appreciating what we have been given. We get the opportunity to understand how lucky we are. We get to understand that we are stronger than we think we are and understand the great magnitude within ourselves and those we love. When we work hard for something we never second guess ourselves and we become more grateful for every little thing even if it comes with a challenge. I think all of these obstacles you are experiencing are part of God's plan to prepare your family for the very special angel he is entrusting in your care. Also, Sophia's story and life is touching many people through you and God has intended that. If it wasn't as difficult it might not have pulled on so many heartstrings of others. I believe this is all part of the plan. Sophia has a special mission here on this earth to touch many lives through you and you are God's tool for her. So don't be discouraged, each hurtle makes us stronger. You and your family have many people backing you with support and love and you are on a special journey to greatness. Your courage to follow your heart and listen to the promptings that you have been given will reap you many eternal Godly blessings. I admire your selflessness, your dedication to make this world a better place for people with down syndrome (who I believe are some of God's most treasured and perfect gifts bestowed on humankind). I have a 3 year old daughter with DS. Children with DS give love, joy, compassion, and give us an understanding of what's most important in this life. They teach us to work hard, that people matter most, and overall quietly change us and teach us Christlike characteristics like comfort those that stand in need of comfort, be non-judgmental, have faith, and so much more. People with DS are a great gift to families and society, they remind us to celebrate & enjoy life, be grateful for what we do have, and that material wealth is not what is most important. We'll be praying for you, that God will provide for your whole family including Sweet Sophia.
ReplyDeleteWow. Those negative comments from random folk don't even deserve acknowledgement. Their opinions are born out of ignorance; let God enlighten them. What you are doing is DIVINE. Here's a thought... I wonder how many of those folks on their soap box advocating for domestic adoption... how many of them have adopted an orphan into their hearts and home? I would bet NONE. No way do they know what they are talking about. God Bless You all. Can't wait to see what happens next in your story... it is a WONDERFUL story.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I read your story on the News10 website and followed the link to your page.
ReplyDelete"All I can say is.....wow!" pretty much sums it up.
You and your family are saving a child. It doesn't matter if she is from the USA or from Mars. She is a beautiful little baby who needs love and a family. That is the only thing that matters.
You and your family and little Sofia are in my prayers. I wish you safe travels and will eagerly look for updates throughout this wonderful and amazing journey.
I saw the story this morning just before I saw your post that you are on your way. Good luck! I also read the posts at News 10 and think by far you have more supporters than those who have posted out of ignorance and prejudice. I wonder if the Star Belly Sneetches (Dr. Seuss?) didn't resonate with others the way the story always has with me. Whether your belly has stars or not (American/Ukrain or DS/or not)we are all people! You and your family obviously have much more love to give than some others! Bring that baby girl home!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy your story go ton the news, wow! I thought when you said check out the comments they would be so nice so wonderful so loving. Ugh. Why was I even surprised? I am so sick of the whole take care of your own first.
ReplyDeleteOur adoption to Russia of a deaf blind child just failed. We are trying to adopt and we want a child with down syndrome, preferably a boy. I just pray that we can find a good agency this time, good program and not go thru the hell we went through.
We once again looked into foster to adopt and there are too many families and not really enough kids. Even special needs! Half of the children I looked at to "adopt" in US were not legally free to adopt.
Screw the naysayers! God asks us to take care of His children. It says in the Bible What ever you have done to the least of these you have done unto me. God is the only one we need to please. I wish you and your family the best. I will hold you up in our prayers.
Be blessed
I am so happy your story go ton the news, wow! I thought when you said check out the comments they would be so nice so wonderful so loving. Ugh. Why was I even surprised? I am so sick of the whole take care of your own first.
ReplyDeleteOur adoption to Russia of a deaf blind child just failed. We are trying to adopt and we want a child with down syndrome, preferably a boy. I just pray that we can find a good agency this time, good program and not go thru the hell we went through.
We once again looked into foster to adopt and there are too many families and not really enough kids. Even special needs! Half of the children I looked at to "adopt" in US were not legally free to adopt.
Screw the naysayers! God asks us to take care of His children. It says in the Bible What ever you have done to the least of these you have done unto me. God is the only one we need to please. I wish you and your family the best. I will hold you up in our prayers.
Be blessed