I have Winners

I am one step closer too. This giveaway raised almost $1000. That is a big chunk and I can't think you enough. I want to especially thank the people who donated items to this giveaway it couldn't of been possible without you.

I am sure you all want to know who won these amazing prizes. I wish I had something to give everyone but I am happy to say that I have something for a lucky few.  Thank you to EVERYONE who entered. Aprox 50 people entered this giveaway making up 100's of entries. It took me almost 2 hours to write all of your names and I will not forget you.


               Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winners 

                           Ipod Nano       Jennifer M. 

             Ninja Blender   Jenny P.
        
           ....... and other awesome prizes 
                    

              Afghan                Laurie H.
                
              Flower Quilt         Ivy A. 

              Cross Quilt           Ronna S

              Pick a Child          Hilda L.

              Painted stemware Samantha S.

              Wooden Box         Carol M.

              Designer Earrings Wanda L.

              Child's Purse         Tracy H. 

         ....... and both or our homeschool prizes

                      
                     Medieval Days Book 

              Pizza Math Book
   
       Idaho Neumans you won BOTH of our homeschool prizes. 


Thank you again for your  support and encouragement as we travel the journey of adoption. I will never be able to thank you enough for what you have done. You are making miracles by helping families who adopt. We couldn't do this without you. THANK YOU!! If you won please email me at mactopian@att.net



          





              




                    
                   
       




                                                   


       

We have our Dates!

I am to the moon today. I have re-played this morning over and over again in my head. Every time I just get a little more excited. I tried not to be to loud over the news because my kids were sleeping but by the time I was off of the phone with my facilitator they were all up and at my ankles asking '' what is it'', '' what is it mama?'' We have our travel dates!! Our first referral appointment is 11/21

My biological children go to Shriner's hospital for children every week and today is that day. I couldn't wait to tell our team there and lets just say the entire occupational and Physical therapy staff was cheering for us. They are excited to meet their new little ambassadors. Some of you may not know but my children are one of the many faces of Shriner's. The hospital has been behind my family since before our first diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy. They help us with equipment, therapy, and give us a lot of love. My son is actually due for a hip surgery as soon as we return with the children. It is a surgery that hasn't been performed in the United states yet. We are going to be a busy family come the begging of next year. 

A lot of people have asked me if I am getting nervous. I have no idea why but NO. Not even a little. I feel that I am on the exact path I should be and all I feel is excitement. I will be the proud mama of 7 Amazing children come Christmas, and I couldn't ask for a better gift.

Now as you all might remember we are having a pretty awesome giveaway that I said I would end when we get our dates you can check it out in detail just click  HERE ! I will draw at 9pm Eastern Time and announce the winners Tomorrow 10/22.  Don't miss your chance to win an Ipod, Ninja blender, or many more. Each Ticket is $5 or $20 for 5. We still need $5,700 to be fully funded. When THIS ACCOUNT reaches $16,000 we will be funded.

What is your excuse?

I am anxious with much  determination
The thoughts that run through my mind are atrocious
I couldn't imagine the torture, the isolation
fears, loneliness, neglect!
 Imagine the neurosis
I have never heard of  such situations
At who's hand were these lives dealt?
No compassion, no action, for sure no satisfaction

speaking the truth isn't enough
beings of the world have became so selfish
I was taught differently
thoughts of myself  isn't what I relish
Love is selfless, beautiful and sweet
It shouldn't be earned or a special treat
love is pure, honest, NOT bleak
It IS something free to all
something that should not make us fall

Yet love is held captive
 treated like it isn't for the faint of heart.
Many say you must love yourself first
giving  up before they even start
Statistics speak the truth, and it makes my heart want to burst
people of the world for so long have only loved themselves

If just 1 in 500 would adopt there would be no orphans
Instead millions of children are left alone or tortured.
Hundreds of thousands will never see age five
They will die from a neglectful horrible life.
But we sit here loving ourselves because we are told by many...
it is what we must do

You will not hear excuses of why I can't
You have to be the change you wish to see
This isn't just a normal 'ol rant
Children are dying and you shouldn't be sitting there not trying.

Love matters
set yours free
you will see how beautiful the world could be
no more excuses

PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING A CHILD OR HELPING THOSE WHO WILL

We chose to adopt special needs children. All children without families need a family but in some countries the disabled are thrown away and hidden. Locked in dark rooms because their body has failed them. Lets not fail them too. There is lots we can do. To find out more about adoption click HERE.


Here are some beautiful faces needing loving families like yours.

This is Waniya she is so smart and so sweet. She has difficulty walking and needs a mama and a papa to get her the therapy she needs to improve. She is really amazing and there is even a video to prove it. She would thrive in a family click HERE

This is Morris he is so little but actually at great risk of aging out soon without ever having a family. He seems like he would thrive with a mama. Could he be yours? Click Here He is eligible for a $10,000 adoption grant.

Just look at this amazing little Andre. He will bring you more love than you could ever imagine. If he could be scooped now he would not have to live the awful life he has in store. If you run to him he might not even remember a life without you. Click Here. He has over $1000 in his adoption grant.

Meet Clementine. Isn't she just a ray of sunshine. She could really use someone to protect her from the life of what will be if she isn't adopted. In her country she will have a 50% chance of living in a life of prostitution. She very likely will not have a choice. Someone go scoop her while she is young and show her her real value. Click Here

Oh the ever so mr. amazing. Look at that smile. He is ready to lighten up anyone's life. He needs special care because his body has failed him but you don't have to. He has grant potential with a family but if left where he is his daily struggles can not even be imaginable to your mind. He will be left alone, hungry, and afraid. He is in great need of a family NOW. See Quinn. Is he your son? Say Yes!! Click Here

Oh this beautiful little red head. Meet Zoey, If I wasn't already bringing home 4! She has so much potential but instead she stays in that crib 24/7 and will never leave. She can't swallow so she needs a tube to feed her. She would do great with a g-tube instead. She needs medical care and love and a special wheelchair so she can move. She is worth it. She will thrive. Are you the one who will save her? Please say YES!. Click Here

There are MILLIONS of orphans around the world. It blows my mind that we could have ZERO if just 1 in 500 would say YES, OR help someone who will. What is your excuse to do nothing? What gives their life less value? We should ALL be doing something to help the children. My excuse was money. I didn't have enough for the Huge upfront costs. I have the daily needed to provide but that wasn't enough. SO I asked for help. I started a blog, I applied to any grant I qualified for. I spread awareness and love. If you can't adopt be one of those who GIVE. It is because of those people that I am bringing home 4 children. Those people GAVE and now we are less than $6000 from fully funded. You do not have to adopt to help. But if you can you should.  Thank you to everyone who helps those who adopt, and thank you to those who adopt. It is because of you that lives are changing. I hear often that I can't save them all. No I can't,not alone. But I can alone save 1 child... or 4. Be the change you will to see.

Be the Change

                                                             

There is a family.

They are in need. 

Will you be the change they need to see?

When I started my adoption for our 1 child I had never considered adoption. Honestly! I surely didn't know about the cruel things that were happening to children in Eastern Europe. It was that realization that made us leap so fast. 

I joined a few Facebook groups focused on adoption. Right off  I notice a family that stuck out to me. They were adopting 4 children. 4!! I though they were crazy. Turns out they are not the ones who are crazy. It is those letting children suffer who are. How could we know that evil is among us and turn a blind eye. How can we let bad things happen to children? Humans have found a way to put the things that doesn't tangibly affect them out of sight, and out of mind. But it doesn't meant it still isn't happening. The family I speak of they couldn't not know once they knew. Children are being starved, beat, raped, and killed. They are being locked in cages and tied to their beds. Disable children are starved because they are not as worthy, they are left to DIE.

After learning more about the family I learned they had already adopted before.. Just once... But they brought home 4. My mind was blown again. 4! As I dug deep into the adoption world I began to understand the WHY? I actually added a child to my 1, then another, then another... If it wasn't for this family I might not have saw my own strengths, but they made me SEE. Not only did I see that I too could bring home 4 but I saw the WHY? I am bringing home 4 because others are not. I can not save them all, no one of us can. But you can't expect change if you are not willing to be a part of that change. IF you are not adopting you should be doing something. How can you know and just forget? Any one of us could have been born in that situation but we were not. We were born into a situation where we can help. But it is so easy not to. It is just as easy to hit the SHARE button on adoption stories as it is to scroll past. Most scroll past. I know this because children are still suffering. If 1 in 500 would adopt there would be no more orphans but instead there are MILLIONS. We need your help.

Now I have a very simple way for you to help, And it is a dyer NEED.. I say dyer because 4 of those children that are being starved, beat, caged, and tied up have a family so close. They have their travel dates and leave in a couple weeks. They were almost funded and they travel SOON. BUT because of a change in location of one of the children they plan to adopt their fees just jumped over $10,000 more. They only needed to raise $5000 more and that was in reach. They will have extra facilitation fees, and extra travel etc. Now imagine this...... a family who has fallen in love with 4 children who are in situations that would give you nightmares are told they have to choose to let 1 child stay in that nightmare. OR come up with $15,000. Please read about their story HERE. PLEASE HELP THEM. HELP THE KIDS. Be the change you wish to see. Be LOVE strong...Are you willing to give up 1 luxury to give a child something that should be a born right... Freedom?? Can you be the change??

                                                          The children

Amos

                He will spend the rest of his life in a cage, and for no good reason, he is kind and sweet. He will     never get out, He has already aged out and the blooms are his last chance.


                                                                           Daisy

                     Daisy can't care for herself but the orphanage doesn't care for her either. She will be                institutionalized forever and will not be available for adoption due to a facility change but the family coming will make it in time to save her.

                                                                         Violet

                  She is such a lovely little girl. The place she is at will not accept any outside help. They are              known for kids not getting enough food or stimulation, and the treatment isn't the best.

                                                                       
                                                                                Lee

Lee is with violet but in the bed ridden ward. He is 13 and has never left his crib.Although he can't move he is often  punished with violence. He has a terminal diagnosis but he will starve to death long before that unless he gets out. 

ALL FOUR OF THESE CHILDREN CAN BE SAVED!    

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