(dedicated to Julie the artist)
new babies at the starfish house
This morning, Amanda de Lange and a handful of volunteers, went to what we call the “Big O” in Xi’An China (otherwise known as the main orphanage) to see if there were any babies she could take back to her foster home. You see, Amanda doesn’t go looking for the cutest, healthiest babies they have. She goes with eyes and heart open to find the sickest, neediest babies in the orphanage. The babies who are not likely to receive the kind of necessary attention they need just to survive their first few months. Out of all of China’s unwanted ones, she seeks out those who need her the most. That’s why I love this picture so much. This morning, these babies were just seven of many at the orphanage, but not anymore. From here on out these babies will receive round the clock love and attention, nutrition, medical care and almost rock-star like status among Amanda’s fans and supporters all around the world. Once they have been nursed back to health, Amanda does what the orphanage often does...
I've got tears in my eyes! He reminds me so much of my little boys. Linda! I just saw this and love it. I recognized the ABC song along with the vrooming car! What a cutie. Now you need to get a little canvas and have him do that on that. In fact it could be one that he gets to add car tracks over and over again until he covers it up-plus throw in some little hand prints for good measure also. Then that could be his first big boy painting. Soooo cute! What a special treat. Thanks! By the way-did you get my message about putting the highlights on your blog? Let me know if you didn't and I'll send it to you again.
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