Oh why oh why did I have to drive 35 miles and pay to park to sit in a room with 90 people and 60 chairs for two hours to receive an email address?
And why oh why was it mandatory?
Ah the joys of college bureaucracy - one more year and I will be a licensed SW :)
(ps I already the email addy)
I am wondering if there is a way to get some items donated for Dmitriy and sent to his orphanage. I know a humanitarian group works there and I know a starter cane and a small typical cane would do wonders for him.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Dmitriy's Friends # 1 - Sargent
I am going to introduce you to some of the other little ones who happen to be in the same orphanage as Dmitriy - this means they can be adopted together for an additional 4k.
Sargent (4)
He's pretty cute! More to come -there are lots of little ones in Dmitriy's orphanage.
Sargent (4)Boy, Born April 4, 2007
Sargent was born with CP. He is doing very well, and is able to stand and move around with assistance. He is described as a smart boy, very teachable, and will truly thrive in a loving family environment!
From his medical records: cerebral palsy, spastic tetra paresis, delay of development, congenital right-side loxia (twisted neck), visual nerves atrophy. He walks a little with help, likes to play, sensitive.
He's pretty cute! More to come -there are lots of little ones in Dmitriy's orphanage.
Friday, August 20, 2010
School
That's my excuse for not posting in a few days.
I am a senior in a Social Welfare program.
This means 14 credit hours of classes.
16 Hours a week in required internship hours (oh how I wish I could talk about my practicum..but hippa laws and such prevent it..I am very excited though!!)
Not to mention the 40 hours a week at my actual job so I can pay for rent and the tuition on everything mentioned above.!
Phew - I'm exhausted already!
Dmitriy is still on my mind though - I know more families are apt to commit in the fall and winter months (according to stats) so lets hope this season brings his family. I bet they don't even realize he's missing from their family yet!
I am a senior in a Social Welfare program.
This means 14 credit hours of classes.
16 Hours a week in required internship hours (oh how I wish I could talk about my practicum..but hippa laws and such prevent it..I am very excited though!!)
Not to mention the 40 hours a week at my actual job so I can pay for rent and the tuition on everything mentioned above.!
Phew - I'm exhausted already!
Dmitriy is still on my mind though - I know more families are apt to commit in the fall and winter months (according to stats) so lets hope this season brings his family. I bet they don't even realize he's missing from their family yet!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Adopting a Visually Impaired Child
I have a lot of experience with visually impaired kids. More than most. I know all about starter canes and teaching kids about their orientation (knowing where they are) and how to navigate. I have fun stories about the kids I've worked with and even have a broad knowledge about many many different diagnoses of visually impaired kids.
But there is something I am honestly clueless about, that I have never experienced, and that I can't help Dmitriy's future family with. I have adopted a child.
More specifically a visually impaired child.
Luckily I can direct you to Trusted with Much.
This family adopted two children just a few months ago including a visually impaired sweet-heart.
Meet Tavi!
But there is something I am honestly clueless about, that I have never experienced, and that I can't help Dmitriy's future family with. I have adopted a child.
More specifically a visually impaired child.
Luckily I can direct you to Trusted with Much.
This family adopted two children just a few months ago including a visually impaired sweet-heart.
Meet Tavi!
I'm pretty sure she is adorable!
I hope you'll all take the time to go visit this family and learn more about what its like to adopt a visually impaired child.
I hope you'll all take the time to go visit this family and learn more about what its like to adopt a visually impaired child.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Older Picture
This is the first picture that stole my heart. He looks so sweet even with the pink! I love how his little ears curve, and his squished nose and honestly he's just beautiful. Anyone else think so?
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Why Dmitriy?
There are lists upon lists of waiting children, children in desperate need, in medical distress, in horrible horrible situations. So the question may be. Why Dmitriy? Why is he so close to my heart?
Honestly I think it was timing, I had been watching RR for just a few months. I followed several of the early journeys including two children from Dmitriy's orphanage.
It was right around the time I started working at the preschool for visually impaired children, and there is a child whose disaablitiy is so similar to Dmitriy's its a bit crazy. He is also the same age (to the month) has the same color hair, is missing the same eye, and his name starts with a D.
I remember the day that Dmitriy was first listed along with others, including two other little boys who are now home with one family.
I was struck with how similar he was to my "D" and I think that experience lets me see his potential. From that moment I just had a place in my heart from him and honestly that has only grown with time. Each new picture digs him just a bit deeper into my heart!
Now he just needs a family who sees that same potential and has that special place in their hearts for this little boy.
Honestly I think it was timing, I had been watching RR for just a few months. I followed several of the early journeys including two children from Dmitriy's orphanage.
It was right around the time I started working at the preschool for visually impaired children, and there is a child whose disaablitiy is so similar to Dmitriy's its a bit crazy. He is also the same age (to the month) has the same color hair, is missing the same eye, and his name starts with a D.
I remember the day that Dmitriy was first listed along with others, including two other little boys who are now home with one family.
I was struck with how similar he was to my "D" and I think that experience lets me see his potential. From that moment I just had a place in my heart from him and honestly that has only grown with time. Each new picture digs him just a bit deeper into my heart!
Now he just needs a family who sees that same potential and has that special place in their hearts for this little boy.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A New Picture!!
This brings the total of pictures I have of Dmitriy to three! I have the one posted below, the bunny shirt one (cute), and this one. Does anyone else have an pictures?? :)
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