I have updated to let you all know about an urgent need for a four year old little boy with Down Syndrome named Roma. Roma is in an orphanage in Eastern Europe and is going to be transferred to the institution in June. While Roma can still be adopted after he is transferred, this is a fate that no child should have to face.
I met Roma myself in person while on my trip to his orphanage in April. Roma has had a very special place in my heart for a long time. After meeting him I knew why. In spite of the conditions he is currently living in he is able to walk while holding onto furniture. He would be able to walk independently now if he were just given the chance. He is kept in a swing all day and I saw this for myself. Roma is fortunate to have a swing. Nadia, that we are hoping to adopt, and all of the other Down Syndrome children were not so fortunate. We found Nadia sitting in her crib chewing on her bed sheets and rocking herself back and forth because she had no toys or personal attention. After Roma is transferred he will also be kept in a crib. They do not even take these children outside to play. They are labeled the "defectives". One family that just adopted from one of the institutions witnessed with their own eyes children tied to beds naked or only partially clothed. One child was in a crib naked with a pot under him to defecate in. None of these children deserve this!
It is my prayer and hope that we can raise enough money to help a family afford to adopt Roma. Adoption grants greatly increase the chances of these children being adopted. Many more families would adopt these children, if only they could afford to.
We have decided that ALL donations raised from now until July 1st will go into a special grant specifically for Roma in hopes to find him a forever family. If you are interested in adopting Roma yourself please visit www.reecesrainbow.com and contact Andrea Roberts.
Please help us to give this little guy a chance in life. I was unable to post his picture here due to some technical issues. I will continue to try to get that straightened out. Please visit our family adoption blog to see a picture of him there. www.newboldfamilyadoption.blogspot.com
Please pray for all of the orphans all over the world, especially the children with Down Syndrome and other special needs. I have witnessed with my own eyes the sad existence that they have in these orphanages. Everyone deserves joy, hope, and a chance in life.
We will appreciate any and all donations for Roma, no matter how great or small! Please just help him if you are able. There is a donate button on the front page of this web-site. You can make a donation there or by mail. Our mailing address is...
66 Payne Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
Thank you so much!
