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.

We need your help more than ever with the following specific needs:

Sponsorships: Just $35 each month helps provide our operating budget for the food, clothing and care needed by each child in our village.  Sponsorships of individual houses are also available, providing the housing and utilities for an entire group of children.

School: Our new school is ready for children just as soon as we furnish the rooms.  An average of $2,500 furnishes one room.

Medical: We currently have several children in need of medical care: Sam, Walter, Joelle, Lily-Diana, Grace, and others. $15,000 is needed to replenish our medical fund.

Vocational Center: $37,000 is due for the foundation and the next phase totals $109,000.

We trust that one of these projects is within reach for practically every person reading this newsletter.  Will you help us care for these incredible children?  If so, please e-mail us:  info@chinaorphans.org.

Thanks in advance for your love, prayers, and support!

Tim & Pam Baker
Founders

Jamison jumped and clapped on his way to the seat of honor before promptly taking center stage to sing “Take me home.”  After some of the other kids had a chance to entertain the crowd, including a group of 40 from Impact English Camp who were visiting that day, he took the stage again to play his version of “Jesus Loves Me” on the electric guitar.

Perhaps the most touching moment of the afternoon could have been easily missed.  During one of the stage changes, several of the older boys took turns hugging Jamison and telling him goodbye…Wow!

He will depart on Sunday morning, returning to his province so his adoption can be finalized…A week later he should be headed to his forever home.  How cool is that!

As a guest conductor with New York Gospel Orchestra, Dr. Cha completed a gospel music concert tour with Ms. Lena Maria, the world famous Swedish gospel singer. The KBS and SBS TV, Korea produced a documentary drama on his life called ‘Human Victory’ and it was telecast throughout the country. His autobiography, ‘Beautiful Man and Beautiful Success’, was published in Korea and it became a best seller. His appearance at the Crystal Cathedral Church with Dr. Robert Schuler was broadcast all around the world.

Dr. Cha still holds the record of wheelchair field tract and marathon in Korea. He is a gold medalist from the 1976 Oita Fespic Games, Japan.   The President Award of the most distinguished Korean in foreign country was given to him in 2006.  He plays a Joseph Gagliano violin made in Naples, Italy in 1769.

So, after a few months without your treasured updates, we are just about ready to resume.  We have interns and new team members working on updated information on all of our kids and our website content is about to get a major update as well.

Please stay tuned…We promise it will be worth the wait!

Our dear sweet Stacey-girl, who recently turned 19, is in the hospital for another surgery, due to the extensive burn scars on much of her body.  She’s had expanders on her abdomen & neck, creating new skin for her face and arm, for nearly five months.  Please pray for a special peace to descend.  She’s done this before, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t scary.  For the doctor’s wisdom, especially as they possibly attach her hand to her abdomen.  And for a quick and pure healing.  She is such a delight, and we miss seeing her around the village.