Meet JB

After several requests, the orphanage finally released this little 5 month old boy into the care of our friends to be fostered.

From the pictures, I think you will find it is obvious why our friends were requesting to bring this five month old baby home. Although I don’t understand or know all of the medical terms for his condition, I do know that the love, food, and comfort he has received for the past 5 months has saved his life.

After a few short weeks of timely feedings, holding, and attention, a change began to take place in his development. He began to appear more attentive, cry louder, and move more. After a few months he received a surgery for his eyes and we hope that in the future he will have perfect vision and be adopted by someone.

There are many little ones like JB all over the world, who, without intervention, will die in the orphanage and be carted off.

So, in closing, I want to encourage us all to seriously consider what we might do to help them survive.
Here are just a few ideas:
1. Start up an adoption fund at your church to help families adopt.
2. Foster a child.
3. Give money to a reputable organization that is helping orphans.
4. Pray for these little ones.
5. Look for opportunities to volunteer.
6. Encourage workers who are looking after orphans.