Happy Birthday, Konner!
I know birthdays aren't something to celebrate where you are...I wish you could know that I am thinking about you today.
I'm hoping to get an updated picture of you soon so I can see how you've grown!
I'm praying always that God will keep you well...that he will place a hedge of protection around you and hold you safely in the palm of his hand.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, sweet Konner
Happy birthday to you.
Konner's third birthday means that there is ONE YEAR left before he is transferred from his orphanage. When he turns four, he will be evaluated for transfer. At that point, children who have no obvious disability, like those with HIV or mild Cerebral Palsy, are sent to an internat for older children.
Those who have obvious mental or physical disabilities are sent to a mental institution. These facilities house people of all ages, and are no place for a four-year-old. Can you imagine? Kids, like Aaron, who are smart and able to learn, but sent to an institution because of their physical differences.
This could go either way for Konner...I don't know enough about his medical needs to try to predict the outcome. It's possible that he is able to walk without assistance and will be eligible to go to the internat. Possible, but not likely.
Would you join me in praying that a family will come forward before it's too late?
Also, next week, the officials in Konner's country will be making some important decisions regarding international adoption. Please pray that they will do what is best for the children involved.
The helpless put their trust in You. You are the defender of orphans, Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will listen to their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and oppressed, so people can no longer terrify them. --Psalm 10:17-18
Those who have obvious mental or physical disabilities are sent to a mental institution. These facilities house people of all ages, and are no place for a four-year-old. Can you imagine? Kids, like Aaron, who are smart and able to learn, but sent to an institution because of their physical differences.
This could go either way for Konner...I don't know enough about his medical needs to try to predict the outcome. It's possible that he is able to walk without assistance and will be eligible to go to the internat. Possible, but not likely.
Would you join me in praying that a family will come forward before it's too late?
Also, next week, the officials in Konner's country will be making some important decisions regarding international adoption. Please pray that they will do what is best for the children involved.
The helpless put their trust in You. You are the defender of orphans, Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will listen to their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and oppressed, so people can no longer terrify them. --Psalm 10:17-18
Amber, may God soothe your aching heart today. May your love be delivered to Konner. Sending you a hug!
ReplyDeleteOh, I so hope you can get a new picture, and maybe an update of his situation. I'm praying SO HARD that a family is seeing his smiling face right now, planning with all their might to have him in their family.
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