The SFCV Journal

Trinity
Chinese: Zhang Zhengjian
Birthday: June 19, 2008
Arrived at SFCV: August 5, 2009
Special Needs: Spinal Tumor (Post Operation)

Number of Sponsors Needed: 10

Trinity is a 13 month old that was born with a meningocele mass in her lower back area.  They did a surgical removal of this defect at about 6 months of age.  As is often the case with this condition, she also developed hydrocephalus and had a shunt operation.  It appears both surgeries were successful although there is some weakness in the left leg and foot.  This is likely due to nerve damage caused by the initial surgery to remove the tumor mass.  It is, however, a minimal complication–with her young age and therapy, we hope to improve her abilities.  Her ayi reports she is crying a lot and we will have to sort out if this is due to pain or just an adjustment issue to new surroundings.  It is often the later and the kids become remarkably different within a few days.

If you would consider sponsoring Trinity for just $35 per month, please e-mail ChildSponsor@ChinaOrphans.org.

Sally
Chinese: Zhang Zhengquan
Birthday: January 20, 2008
Arrived at SFCV: August 5, 2009
Special Needs: Imperforate Anus

Number of Sponsors Needed: 10

Sally is a 20 month old that was born without an anal opening. (The medical term for this is imperforate anus.)  Shortly after birth she had a colostomy operation to provide an opening to the outside.  This was followed by closure of the colostomy and the surgical creation of an anal opening.  In her case it appears these operations were successful.  There remains the surgical scars from the colostomy and anal repair operations on her abdomen.  Otherwise she appears to be a healthy and happy child. The ayi that is caring for her said she may be slightly delayed in her development.  (This is often the case with new arrivals and we usually see dramatic improvements in most children within weeks.)

If you would consider sponsoring Sally for just $35 per month, please e-mail ChildSponsor@ChinaOrphans.org.

Tyler
Chinese: Rao Handong
Birthday: December 1, 2004
Arrived at SFCV: August 4, 2009
Special Needs: Speech, Motor and Mental Delays

Number of Sponsors Needed: 10

Tyler arrived at SFCV with us knowing very little about him beforehand. In addition to the speech, motor, and mental delays, his file also indicates significant hearing loss. Physically he appears healthy with normal weight and height for his age. He also arrived with a rash which our medical team suspected to be a scabies skin infestation. He was treated for that immediately so that he doesn’t pose a risk to the other children and now he is settling into the House of Love.

If you would consider sponsoring Tyler for just $35 per month, please e-mail ChildSponsor@ChinaOrphans.org.