The facts, the truth.

I saw the world's tear-jerking photo today. Thought I should share it with you.

  My expression after reading this? What?!?!?!

I know people with HIV/AIDS are contagious in some ways, but seriously? So many people in the world think it spreads by going within three feet of them. That is wrong. Just wrong. Let me separate the myth from fact for you.

True or False: You can get HIV from kissing someone with HIV/AIDS.
Answer: False. There hasn't been one case of someone getting HIV from kissing. Never.

True or False: There is no cure.
Answer: True. No, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS. There are medicines that help slow the progression of the disease though. People with HIV/AIDS can live as long as anyone else with these medicines.


There are two main ways of spreading HIV/AIDS. That is by any sexual encounter, (I think you know what I mean) and from mother to infant. My only question is why are these kids still treated as if you come within three feet you will be sick?

This reminds me of the lepers in the Bible. They didn't have anyone in their lives. They got these diseases, diseases of the skin, but they did nothing wrong. Like it isn't your fault if you catch a cold, it isn't their fault that they have this sickness. They were abandoned, on the side of the streets, starving and alone. But there was one person who wasn't afraid to come near them, he healed them. Jesus. He loved the lepers.

Now imagine a modern day Jesus. There are no 'lepers' on the side of the road anymore, except for HIV/AIDS children and adults. The term "What Would Jesus Do?" comes into my mind. Jesus would love those people, and he said for us to be like him. We should be the ones going to all people with special needs, bringing them into our lives with open arms.

Ever since I saw the faces of these kids, I haven't been worried. My mom asked me once, "Aren't you afraid of getting the sickness?" I told her that it didn't matter to me. Everyone will die one day. I also told her that there was nearly no chance of getting it. We all need to think about these things.

Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.

Timing Is Everything.

For the kids in orphanages, these words are true. Timing is everything. The longer they are in these places, the worse their diagnoses may get, depending on the diagnosis. Children with CP could get to the point of never walking. Children with HIV could get weaker, and possible get AIDS. These are not jokes, they are lives.

Many people fundraise, and right now, there is one for these two cuties!


                       




      Darina                                 
 













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     Ivan











For these kids, we are selling 31 bags, and 25% of the profit is going into their grants. Now, when I say timing is everything, this is great. They are selling backpacks, which is great for the back to school time which is approaching fast. There are also tote bags, great for taking to the beach. And a June special, buy $35 worth of items and get a large tote bag for only $10.

Check it out here: 31 Gifts

Our Beau and Wilson are still waiting for their families, don't stop praying for these boys. They are waiting, and I can't stand the thought of that. Wilson needs to wear his All-American shirt in America!

Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.

Where my heart is.

I feel like I am with these kids right now. They are all I can think about. All the children that seem to be forgotten. I love all the children on Reece's Rainbow, but it seems like the HIV kids are being forgotten. Downs Syndrome kids are getting families faster. So I made a video to help these kids get seen by more people.





They are all so precious. Even Wilson is in this video. Maybe with this his parents will find him. Pray that all these kids get families soon.

Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.

What Made The Difference.

I remember that my mom had been telling me about the kids who were in orphanages a while. It hurt, yes, but I didn't really understand it. What broke my heart? A video. Seeing it with my own eyes. I have watched many, many more videos about adoption, and they all broke my heart and touched me. The statistics that were astonishing, the faces of the kids, everything about them. So, seeing how Downs Syndrome is mostly being advocated for, my sister and I made a CP (Cerebral Palsy) video. CP is what Simeon and Beau have. I encourage you to watch it. These children are wonderful to be around. Cassandra, my sister, has CP also, so everyone should realize it isn't the end of the world.




Share it to everyone you know! Spread it around. I want this to go to the ends of the Earth and back!

Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.

Around The World

I am shocked when I look at the page-views here. The amount, and where they come from!

United States 344 Russia 27 Germany 5 United Kingdom 4 Canada 3 Ukraine 2 Malaysia 1

Isn't that amazing? I'm so happy that so many people around the world are praying and caring for these orphans. I still pray that Beau and Wilson find their families soon! I would be overjoyed to know who has been reading these overseas. Don't stop praying for our boys!

Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.