Getting Started

Wow. Looking back I never would have thought I would be having a blog, ever. When I talk about Sister Love, I'm talking about a sisterly love. One that goes through thick and thin for their family. This may not make much sense, let me explain.

My brother, James, was adopted when he was young. It was an adventure, and a good experience. I treat him as anyone else would treat a biological brother. He doesn't get less than anyone else. Learning he had autism, that was tough. Getting through the day and having patience with him is tough too, but we get through it. We learn what works, and what doesn't. If I had the chance to go back and change it, we still would still have adopted him. Yes, it gets rough, but I believe it's all worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgxNgV5SrSk   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ah_W9tS-8c 

Now, I remember my mom coming to me and my sisters and asking us to watch certain videos on youtube. We agreed and watched. My heart broke, and I begged my mom that I was done watching. She told me it got better. I watched all five videos and cried, and laughed. It was a life-changing moment. As a daughter, and a sister, my heart tore. I saw children, never being held. I saw faces, begging for a mother and father to hold them. But most of all, I saw James. In every face. The only difference between them, and him, is where they were born. He could have easily been there. I wanted to help them, I wanted to climb into the video and bring them here to America.

I beg you to watch the video, and see what is real. When I did watch it, I wanted to believe it was fake. This doesn't happen anymore. But it isn't. After I watched this, I went to Reece's Rainbow website, and started looking at kids. I found a girl, older than me, named Laurel. She was sixteen and was about to go to an institution in June. Noticed how I said about? A few days ago, she got a family. Praise God! It reminded me of how strong prayer is! But I knew in my heart she was not the only one. I began looking again, and found five children that I want to spend the next few weeks praying for. I won't stop until they have a home.

This is Keegan. He is a sweetheart, and a heartbreaker. His orphanage is closing soon, so he will be sent to an institution...forever. He only turned one in January, he is too young to be losing all hope in a family. I could cuddle him all day and night.

This is Harper. What drew me to her is how much she looked like me when I was her age. Imagine her smiling, playing with another child at a playground, or laughing as you make jokes with her. She is too precious to be there.

Here's Sarah. She's been getting so much attention lately on Reece's Rainbow's facebook page! Yet her donation fund for her getting a home hasn't moved. She needs a home, and she is so sweet looking. Can't you imagine being her sister?

I don't know what drew me to Aleksa. Maybe it was her smile. Maybe how I imagine her in five years with a family. Whatever it was, here she is. With all that is going on around her, I can't believe she can smile. Isn't that wonderful? I am truly happy that she's happy, and I hope that she can hold on long enough for her family.

Last, but not anywhere close to least, is Beau. I just couldn't pass his picture. He seemed like he could be my brother, easily. Sadly, out family has fallen in love with two other boys, so maybe he can be yours? Or someone you know?




 God loves these children, and remember that they are his children, just like you. Do you know their families? Maybe not, but all I ask is that you pray with me, prayer is stronger than you think.

God bless you,
Gracie.