Thanks for the kind comments on my last post. After I published it, something happened that really encouraged me!
Remember the Kona Inspired contest that Brady is competing in? Well, yesterday, a generous person offered to make a donation to a waiting child or family for each 1,000 votes. The person closest to each 1,000 mark was able to choose where the donation went, and guess who hit 75,000 on the nose???
It was me! Konner's grant will be getting a boost this week!
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On to this week's Fatherless Friday post...
Have you seen this video?
Remember the Kona Inspired contest that Brady is competing in? Well, yesterday, a generous person offered to make a donation to a waiting child or family for each 1,000 votes. The person closest to each 1,000 mark was able to choose where the donation went, and guess who hit 75,000 on the nose???
It was me! Konner's grant will be getting a boost this week!
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On to this week's Fatherless Friday post...
Have you seen this video?
Cooper, the little boy in the video, is deaf and has just received cochlear implants. You can fast-forward to the :25 mark to see Cooper hear his mother's voice for the very first time!
I've read that most little ones are scared or confused the first time their cochlear implants are turned on. Not so for Cooper! His expression is absolutely priceless.
When I first saw this video, my mind immediately went to another two-year-old.
Deacon is also deaf, and has recently had his first surgery in the process to receive cochlear implants. Most orphanages in his country are extremely poor, so it's really a blessing that someone (probably his orphanage director) cares about him enough to get him the surgery.
Deacon is also deaf, and has recently had his first surgery in the process to receive cochlear implants. Most orphanages in his country are extremely poor, so it's really a blessing that someone (probably his orphanage director) cares about him enough to get him the surgery.
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| Deacon Even with the red-eye and the fuzzy picture, he is adorable! |
If there is still enough money in the budget when it's time for Deacon's second surgery, whose voice will be the first one he hears?
A doctor? A nanny from his orphanage?
I wish it could be his mama...
You can see his profile here. Adoptions from Deacon's country are relatively quick...only about 7 months!
You can see his profile here. Adoptions from Deacon's country are relatively quick...only about 7 months!
Amber, I've just caught up with the June posts and wishing I could give you a big hug because I, too, was feeling "blue" and wishing for a family to commit for Konner, and more funds in his grant, and that I could just know he's OK. Then I read this post and am so encouraged because of the new donation (thanks to you!) and feel this is a confirmation from our Lord that all is in His time and we just have to be faithful and trust Him. God Bless You for your commitment to advocate for Konner!!
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