Dear Friends,
I am writing on behalf of Baby, a beautiful 11-year-old girl, born October 8, 1998 and living in Pune, India. Baby lives in the same orphanage that Riley Vishal, our 8-year-old adopted son, used to live in. Baby has been in this orphanage for most of her life and still awaits her forever family. She has asked the adoption worker who visits the orphanage to please help her find the family that she longs for.
Baby is very sweet and has a gentle spirit and warmth that radiates when she smiles. Although born with cerebral palsy, she is healthy and well adjusted. Baby has moderate developmental delays and some difficulties with balance when she walks – but she is able to walk on her own and to take care of her personal needs. She attends school and her reports indicate that she continues to make notable progress in areas such as speech, language skills, and writing skills. There is no question that Baby would benefit greatly from the specialized orthopedic and developmental resources that would be available to her in the United States.
One of Baby’s favorite things to do is to help with the younger children in the orphanage and to play with them. I know that Baby would thrive with the love of a family, but because of her age, the window for her adoption is coming to a close. If Baby is not adopted soon, she will be placed in a government facility in India and will live out the rest of her life in an institution.
This precious child is full of life and love. She will be a great blessing and joy for her adoptive family. Would you please join me in praying for this sweet girl who awaits her family?
Time is of the essence. If you believe that Baby may be your child and would like more information, please contact
Lisa Adams-Reese at 503-971-7018.
Thank you so much for your prayers for Baby,
Sue Merkel for Baby
‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’ (Jeremiah 29:11)
