I have not forgotten you!

Each day I read new notices about so many children that need homes.  This is just a note to Shaun that I have not forgotten him, and that I think of him each day.   Although I am busy with some course work, my heart is getting ready to plan a bigger fundraiser for him.  No bites yet on this nice leather toiletry kit- but I am not giving up yet.  If not this fundraiser, I will think of something else!  Keep on spreading the word for Shaun's sake!!!

Heavy Day!

Today has been a LONG day.   I just had to write a short note and say that I had the opportunity to speak with Victoria Miller from the Trisomy 18 Foundation and she has graciously indicated she will advocate for Shaun.  However, I am SAD.   I am impatient and I want to find a family that will commit to him NOW.  Where is his family!  Come get Shaun now!!!

Silent 'Give Away' for Father's Day

SO, there is nothing like starting FULL force. Here is my first awareness event. I am doing a 'Silent Giveaway.'

What: A very nice leather toiletry bag- Value of $100.00 (gently used).

Occasion: Father's Day Gift

Directions:

1. Email me a value for which you would pay for this very nice toiletry bag (to include shipping/handling). klmokashi@gmail.com

2. I will post only the amount being offered for the bag.

3. Individuals can continue to suggest additional amounts higher than what I announce daily.

4. I will announce the winner on June 20th, 2011 (in enough time to send this bag to the winner).

Good luck, and THANK YOU!

My First Blog Ever!!!

So here it goes, my very first blog! This has been LONG over due! Check out his official profile: http://reecesrainbow.org/shaun-etkf-region-3

Why am I doing this? Like many others in the family network of Reece's Rainbow, (http://www.reecesrainbow.org/), I am advocating for orphan children. At this time, I am dedicating this blog for Shaun, a little boy with Trisomy 18, and will continue to focus on this until he has a home.

Shaun was born in November of 2007, and has been living in an orphanage ever since in Eastern Europe. He has cleft palate and some kidney issues, but other than that, he 'appears' to be doing okay. However, he would thrive and do SO much better in a loving home! The very fact that he has survived this long, I am 'guessing' that he has Trisomy 18-Mosaic, as most children with this diagnosis do not survive long, if at all.

Information about Trisomy 18, can be available at this wonderful foundation: http://www.trisomy18.org/

What I would say most, is that there is a WONDERFUL support system for children with this diagnosis, and very much like many misconceptions, one should not be afraid of this diagnosis. Shaun is a child who deserves to be loved, just like any other child!