Nate's finalization Nov. 2009

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Reece's Rainbow Christmas Angel Tree - Maria

**pictures of Maria posted with permission of her orphanage director**




This is Maria. Isn't she a doll? She lives in Serbia, in the same orphanage as our daughter. She was born April 30, 2006. This is what the Reece's Rainbow website has to say about her:
Little Maria is so beautiful! Her giant brown eyes and dark brown hair are irresistible! Maria just turned 2 years old, and is free and clear for international adoption.
Maria was born with an ASD II, but it seems it has closed up on it's own. She has been monitored by a cardiologist, but is not on any medications and is doing wonderfully! She was born with a hemangioma on her lower lip, so she will need to see an ENT and a plastic surgeon to remove it (if you so choose).


a family that was in Serbia stated that the hemangioma was not too bad, and another mom with some experience in the area, says they often go away by themselves. This is the little girl we have chosen to sponsor as a family for this years angel tree. Please make a donation to her. 100% of your donation goes into a grant fund for her. and donations are Tax deductible! And if your donation is at least $35, you will get an ornament with her picture on it (as long as you make your donation by Dec. 15). Visit http://www.reecesrainbow.com/angeltree2008.htm and click on Waiting Angels Gallery , then look for Maria to make a donation. Donations can be made via paypal or USPS.
Better yet, are you interested in adopting her? Serbia is typically a very quick, easy country to adopt from. Our adoption is very atypical. Our daughter has not yet been cleared for international adoption. Maria has been. Just something to consider....
And not to detract from our sponsorship is Maria, but look at this little guy named Alec (from Eastern Europe) and our Dylan. Couldn't they be twins?





3 comments:

Julie said...

I also met Maria while we were in Serbia adopting our son this past June. She is sweet, and just a beautiful little girl. I'm excited that you have new pictures of her! She has grown quite a bit since I saw her in June.

~Julie

Anonymous said...

I met Alec in Eastern Europe when I was there adopting my daughter. I am praying that he will find the a family soon. He came to life when I picked him up. He is a sweet boy and he stole my heart.
~Lisa (Julie's sister)

Shelley said...

Oh my goodness....Maria has grown so much since I saw her! What a beautiful little girl she is! I so hope she finds a family!

Luke the Belly Popper

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