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Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome...
Girl, born 2014
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect
What a sweet little love!
Girl, born 2010
General speech underdevelopment, HIV+, Hep C
What a little dolly!
Clementine is available for adoption in early 2015.
Girl, born 2013
Congenital malformation of the central nervous system, symptomatic epilepsy, atactic syndrome, tetraparesis, porencephalia
Boy, born Jan 2013
Down syndrome
Such irresistible chubby cheeks!
Boy, born August 1998
Down syndrome
Gene is described as eager and easygoing.
From someone who met him: To really 'get access' to Gene, you need to try hard. Some days he's living in his own world and it's hard to 'reach' him. But it's worth the effort. I met Gene in the summer, and the other children in the group were all trying to get my attention, Gene wouldn't I tried to give some attention to every child in the group, so also to Gene. It took a while before I could get him out of his own world. I grabbed his hand and just stroke his fingers one at a time. He would look at his fingers, and after doing that for minutes, he would finally look at me. He looked who was stroking his hand.
Still he didn't allow me to touch him more than just stroking his hand. Next day I was wondering if he would still remember me and if I could touch his hand again. I didn't need to ask myself that question, because as soon as I walked in, he came up to me, reaching me his hand. I knew I broke through his wall that kept him safe in his own world. It still took me a while to really 'open him up'. In November I visited his group again, and again it took me a while to 'reach' him. But as I was tickling one of the other boys in his group, he came closer. So I grabbed his hand, to pull him on my lap, next to the other boy, and I tickled him. What happened was amazing! He started to laugh! He laughed out loud, the first time I heard him do that. And he couldn't stop anymore. His laugh was so contagious and so wonderful to hear it. It brought tears to my eyes. He was so open and he wanted me to tickle him more. Next day I could hardly touch him again, which was hard for me, because I wanted to get him out of his own world again. But I found out that I should not lose hope, because it depends on his mood if he will let you touch him. Another day I could tickle him again and he laughed again. This boy just needs more stimulation to stay out of his own world. Because of the lack of stimulation he normally just sits on the ground and rock back and forth. But he is able to walk, to run around and play games. He can have fun and interact with other children. It just takes a little more. This boy is already in the institute for a long time, and this is the price he paid for it.
He desperately needs a family — He needs a family committed to him before his 16th birthday, otherwise he'll be condemned to institution life forever.
Married couples only, large families welcome.
$18,615.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Mary, Laura, and Carrie
This adorable trio of sisters needs a family where they can grow up together.
Mary is the oldest sister; she was born in 2001 and is healthy.
Laura is the middle sister; she was born in 2007 and is healthy.
Carrie is the baby. She was born in 2011.
She is ONLY available to be adopted with her older sisters.
Boy, born 2012
Hydrocephalus posthemorrhagic
Oh sweet love needs a family and medical care.
Boy, born 2013
Spina bifida
Please look past all the pink, this adorable baby is a BOY! The picture is a year old; hoping to get an updated one soon.
Boy, born 2012
Hydrocephaly, congenital heart defect (operated)
girl, born 2011
ventricular and atrial septal defects, cleft hard and soft palate
Girl, born 2012
CP, dual hemiplegia
Judith cannot walk or sit independently. But she shows interest in toys and reacts to speech addressed to her.
Boy, born 2011
CP, mental delay
Griffin can walk with help, understands simple instructions, can say separate words.
Girl, born 2000
Down syndrome, mental delays
Such a lovely young lady — she's been waiting so long for a family of her own.
Boy, born 2013
Multiple congenital arthrogryposis, internal hydrocephalus, open oval window
Girl, born 2001
Girl, born late 2002
Slight mental delay, simple astigmatism
From a family who met her in 2014:
This young lady is very sweet! She is in school and just finished the 3rd level. Betsy likes to color, read, run, swing on the playground, and dance. When we were able to talk to her she seemed slightly shy but very calm and gentle. Betsy is articulate and seems only slightly delayed. She and my daughter hugged and cried when they had to say good-bye. Betsy really wants to come to America. She would be a wonderful addition to any family!
I would love to share more with seriously interested families.
Boy, born early 2004
Slight mental delay, astigmatism, mitral valve prolapse of I stage
From a family who met him in 2014:
This boy is an absolute treasure! He is kind-hearted and thoughtful of others. Brock enjoys dancing in school productions, doing school work on the computer, shooting hoops, playing soccer, reading books, painting and cutting out art projects, and sliding down slides. He is one of my daughter's really good friends. They hugged and cried when my daughter left the orphanage. Brock desperately needs a family to rescue him and give him a joyful life full of love.
I would love to share more with seriously interested families.
Boy, born July 2009
spina bifida (myelocele), hydrocephalus (subcompensation), moderate mental delays, functional systolic murmur, astigmatism, crossed eyes, delay of physical development, spastic talipes paralyticus, spastic dislocation of the hips.
Boy, born mid-2009
FAS, infantile autism
Girl, born July 1999
Down syndrome
Clarice's pictures are so fun to see – she seems to be all sunshine and motion! She has such an amazing grin!
Clarice is so tiny; and she has many facial features of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, in addition to her Down syndrome.
She has the personality of an impetuous toddler- very high energy and eager to try everything life has to offer. She too needs a family, and the sooner the better. The possibilities for a child to thrive when they reach a family are endless. She will definitely need medical attention, as you can tell from just seeing her teeth, and lots of patient instruction and guidance.
Update from May 2014:
CClarice has a sunshine smile, twinkling eyes, and a unique set of needs, as she is the victim of at least one confirmed type of maternal substance abuse in addition to having Down Syndrome and scoliosis. She has spent the entirety of her almost-15 years of her life without the essential and nurturing maternal and paternal bond. She is a sweet-natured, not loud, strong, and curious child who is the size of a slender six year-old. She is cognitively about two years old. She IS able to obey the stern orphanage nannies, and enjoys massage, stroller rides, sensory activities if she is offered, joint stimulation, and can walk. Clarice can engage in purposeful play and follow basic instructions. She bear-crawls (think Jungle Book) many times, and really has a gentle disposition. Her eyes are innocent and kind, and her personality is gentle and sweet. It is not fair to expect a child in this condition to "perform" for a room full of adults, and she is enamored and thankful with any offers of play or stimulation. She has a self-stimming habit of pushing on her private parts under her underpants, but as I have learned in the DS community, this is probably a result of a lack of sensory input. So, if given the right redirection through sensory play, her habit could be redirected. Clarice has the strength of a man when she wants you to hold her, and it is my opinion that it is unsuitable for her to have several physically smaller siblings. However, that is not legislated. There are several telling videos and photos of Clarice to share for the right family. She needs a family ASAP! I was told by a national regarding the kind of place she goes next — that "most children live for only one year at most once transferred." Please pray for precious Clarice. Could you love her as a daughter? God knows her name, and he will provide her needs.
Girl, born 2000
Mild Cerebral palsy, can walk very well.
Veronica is a lovely young lady. She is able to walk, stand on her own.
Girl, born 2013
Down syndrome, atrio-ventricular septum defect, condition after pulmonary artery coarctation (April, 2013)
Will be available in about 2 months (summer 2014)
What a sweet little love!
Boy, born August 2013
Spastic tetraparesis, local symptomatic epilepsy with seizures, congenital heart defect: hypoplasia of aortic arch, open oval window; optic nerve atrophy, inquinal hernia and umbilical hernia, lower extremities contracture
Oh sweet baby boy … he needs a family's love and care.
Boy, born Nov 2011
Cerebral palsy, double hemiplegia G 80.0.
What a little sweetheart! Don't you just want to scoop him up!
Boy, born late 2011
congenital absense of ear, canal, hand/finger, fused fingers, cleft palate, congenital malformation of cardiac septa
Oskar has had surgery for his cleft palate.
Additional pictures available.
Boy, born early 2005
Celiac disease
Boy, born late 2004
Boy, born 2009
Oh goodness, Magnus has the most beautiful, dark eyes.
He will be available for adoption in late 2014.
Boy, born February 2003
This photo is old (2009)
Aura Lee
Girl, born July 2009
Microcephaly, spastic tetraparesis
Oh, isn't she lovely?
Aura Lee is doing very well. She knows her nannies, smiles at familiar adults. She can sit down and stand up with help. She does not have mental delays.
Aura Lee has features consistent with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.
Aura has developing speech — she can make separate sounds, and will repeat after an adult.
Boy, born July 2006
Multiple congenital malformations, condition similar to CP.
Nevermind the pink — Easton is a boy!
Easton smiles, reacts to familiar adults, toys. Look at that gorgeous smile — are those dimples?
From a family who met him in March 2014:
Easton is an incredibly cheerful little boy. The nannies told us that he is smart and talks with them, though we were also told that he is delayed. In fairness, Easton spends almost all of his time in a crib. He would either be sitting or laying when we saw him.
Easton always seemed to be very aware of what was happening around him. One day when a nanny was getting our son ready for his visit, we did a little dance behind her and Easton laughed. He would often smile brighter when we would wave at him across the room while picking up our son on our visits. I believe Easton would flourish in his own family.
Boy, born December 2012
Congenital pathology of the central nervous system, internal hydrocephalus
This tiny little guy needs a mama's love!
Boy, born October 2013
After-effects of birth trauma – brain affection; open arterial duct (does not need surgery).
Such a sweet, squishy little guy! His head is completely flat on the back.
Tessa (Lora)
Girl, born August 2008
We were recently informed LORA is actually Tessa!
What a little doll Tessa is! She really needs a family — she has a whole host of medical issues.
Mental delay, rickets, strabismus (crossed eyes), epilepsy, and a speech delay. She does not talk at all. She prefers to be alone. Some of her behaviors remind autism but she was not diagnosed with it. Her epilepsy is well controlled by medications. It has been suggested that Tessa may have Angelman Syndrome, but this is not confirmed.
She is able to stand and walk independently. She does not have a diagnosis of CP but she walks unsteadily. She was previously diagnosed with microcephaly.
She deserves a loving family and a chance to reach her potential, not to be hidden away in a mental institution.
George and Martha
Boy, born May 2010
Delay of psychological and speech development, used to have heart defect (oval window that closed), hemangioma, chest deformation.
George can fulfill simple instructions, does not walk very well, has been in the orphanage for 1.5 years.
Girl, born August 2004
Severe mental delays
Martha does not react to her name, does not know colors, does not play with toys. can feed herself, but is not adequate. She would eat banana with skin and candy with cover. She is not potty trained. Her speech is almost not developed.
There is a history of prior neglect; George has better development because he lived in the family less time than Martha, before they were removed.
Boy, born May 2013
Down syndrome, Cleft lip / cleft palate, rickets, additional chord of the left heart ventricle, carrier of Hep. C antibodies
What a sweetheart! He will be available for adoption in early summer.
Girl, born July 2011
Disorder of the brain, congenital deformity of the hip, bilateral hearing loss, exotropia
Hester is darling! She can hear.
Boy, born January 2007
CP spastic dyplegia with severe movement disorders, partial atrophy of right eye optic disc, amblyopia of the right eye, cognitive deficiency
Boy, born June 2006
Minimal brain dysfunction, pyramid insufficiency, secondary cardiomyopathy, anomalous chord of the left heart ventricle, hypermobility of hip joints, concomitant alternating convergent squint.
From a family who met him in late 2013:
Stephen was in Riley's groupa. We saw him a lot during our 7 weeks of visits. He stood out because he's 7 yo and taller than the other kids in his groupa of mostly 4-5 yo's. He is a SWEET, sweet boy. He has a great smile with dimples. He's not overly active (not hyper). Very obedient/cooperative and follows instructions and the flow of the groupa well. An easy going kiddo. He doesn't seem to have very significant needs. He functions very "typically", maybe just mild delays. One thing I'll never forget about Stephen… one time when we were invited to watch a performance the kids were putting on, we were one of the only people in the audience. He stood there, singing and doing the body motions to the production just as well as could be. He kept looking right at my husband and I like he was performing just for us. He just seemed to love having someone be there for him and encourage him, and nod and smile and let him know he was doing a good job. He was working so hard to do his best and he did so well! It was sweet and sad all at the same time….knowing we weren't his mama and papa and he didn't have anyone there to give him that recognition forever, that he so appreciated. He would make such a delightful son! We would have brought him home too but were only homestudy approved for one boy. He's in a good orphanage that provides good care and services. But who knows where he'll be transferred to when they no longer have space for him (he's already over age.) I have pictures and video of him. Such a kind, happy little boy….he needs a family!!!
Large families welcome; married couples only.
Girl, born August 2007
Diagnosis info coming soon.
She cannot walk and her mental development is normal.
From a family who met her in late 2013:
Kayla is about the sweetest child you could ever imagine. She is full of smiles and giggles. We saw her everyday for several weeks and I was able to play with her a few times. We played a game in which I would hand her a block and she would put it into a bag. She loved it. She prefers to use her left hand although if I'd put the block out of reach of her left hand she could use her right. She is constantly in a stroller. I never saw her anywhere else. I did notice she seemed to have good control over her legs. I bet she could walk with PT and some love! She is small for her age. She needs dental care now. She made good eye contact and watched what I was doing. I was able to give her simple instructions despite the language barrier and she followed them. I truly believe she would absolutely thrive in a family. And a family would be beyond blessed by her sweet little self.
Boy, born October 2002
Mental delay
Boy, born September 2013
Open oval window, open arterial duct Q 25.0, retinopathy, severe delay of psychological and motor development.
Sweet baby Finley will likely need some genetic testing for further diagnosing when he gets home.
Girl, born February 2009
Slight mental delay, crossed eyes
What a dolly!
Lora will be available for adoption in July 2014.
Boy, born October 2001
Hydrocephalus, mental delay
From a family who met him in January 2014:
We saw Brad quite a few times while we visited our daughter. Brad is very short for his age, and his head is definitely big proportional to his body. We observed him dancing in a recital two different times. He seemed coordinated. He is curious and intelligent. Brad always had a twinkle in his eye! I would love to talk about Brad to seriously interested parents.
Boy, born August 1999
Emotional disorders
Boy, born May 2004 (old picture)
Visual impairment, slight mental delay without behavioral disorders
Boy, born January 2012
Spastic dyplegia, completely deaf
Sweet boy has such beautiful, dark eyes.
Update from a family who met him in early 2014:
Teddy crawls- he's very high functioning. He does have some autistic type behaviors- but I think it's because he cannot hear. In other words- he stims from boredom, and when they call his name, unless he's looking at their faces when they speak, he appears not to respond. Which is to be expected, as he is deaf.
Boy, born October 2011
Cerebral palsy, spastic tetraplegia, optic nerves atrophy
Boy, born January 2000
Secondary cardiomyopathy
Eben is a communicative, friendly boy. He studies well at school, and is interested in computer sciences.
Girl, born May 2008
congential defects of development
From a family who met her in January 2014:
Maia is a sweet little girl. She was able to follow orders and do everything that her teacher asked her to do. She doesn't speak but giggled a lot and made some noises. Her doctor said that while she was unsure if Maia would speak, she felt the prognosis was good. Her eyes are crossed. Vision and hearing are otherwise fine. Maia has mental delays and would benefit from focused attention and education. Maia is lively and active and ready for a family who is ready to play!
Girl, born February 2009
Congenital hydrocephalus; Spastic tetraparesis
What a little doll! She just turned 5 years old, and is now available for adoption.
Miss Scarlett needs a family of her own. Married couples only, large families welcome.
Boy, born October 2000
Nelson is a quiet boy. He is fond of mathematics and computer science.
Girl, born February 2000
Calista likes to sing and dance. She is a little shy, very positive. She studies well, likes English very much.
Boy, born February 2000
Secondary cardiomyopathy
Edison is a fun loving boy, very active, likes sports, is fond of soccer, average student.
Boy, born June 2011
Cerebral palsy dyskinetic (hyperkinetic) type
What a little love! Another one who is so young and will greatly benefit from therapy and a family. Someone scoop him up!
Rory has 4 older siblings; 2 of them are in the same region and available for adoption. His available brothers were born in 2006 and 2003.
Boy, born December 2001
Both eyes optic nerves atrophy, symptomatic epilepsy, diffuse nontoxic goiter, chronic tonsillitis.
Trent has not had any epileptic seizures. He cannot see straight (in front of him) but he has averted vision.
Trent is quiet, modest, obedient; studies well. He has no mental delays.
Boy, born August 2000
Hyperkinetic syndrome, ptosis of the left eye, scoliosis, flat feet.
His mother was single and she passed away. He has no siblings.
Every time our facilitation team visits his orphanage, Ricky asks if anyone has inquired about him. He very much wants a family of his own!!!
Ricky is already 14 and is running out of time to be chosen. Please share him and help him find his "forever family".
Sawyer and Finn
Sawyer – older brother (wearing orange)
Boy, born January 2002
Farsightedness, astigmatism
Finn – younger brother
Boy, born March 2005
Congenital cleft palate, inguinal hernia, scrotocele, developmental delays
Boy, born January 2011
Cerebral palsy – spastic diplegia; blindness of both eyes; hernia; valgus feet; cardiovascular system malformations
Boy, born April 2001
Down syndrome, no heart defect noted, mental delays
Down syndrome
From one of our adoptive families who met her in August 2014: " Harley was so sweet and gentle. She reached for my hands several times and is very aware of her surroundings. She is walking and just a gentle little love. However, she knows how to express her dislikes as well. One of the other children was crowding her and she did not like it so she let her know in no uncertain terms that she was not pleased. She really is a doll!"
From someone who met her in 2013:
It is so difficult to believe we celebrated Harley's 13th birthday when we visited the orphanage. She's so very tiny and still very much a baby. She is very loving and sweet. She clings to you when you hold her and always smiles when you bounce her up and down and tickle you. She doesn't walk or talk, and is very limited. Harley is capable of walking with assistance and can take a few steps on her own if you push her hard enough! She can babble a little bit.
Update March 2014:
This little girl has spunk! She is now walking while holding hands with the nanny, and has opinions of her own about exactly who she will walk with and when she will do it. She may look like a 5 year old in size, but she has a ton of personality and independence! She seemed quite obedient, as they asked her to sit in her bed for a bit while they got her things together.
She doesn't speak that I heard, but is very observant and watched everything that was going on. Her receptive language skills seem much better than her expressive ones, since she nodded and complied with everything they asked, even though she had just woken up and seemed a bit bleary eyed. The staff said she has a very good attention span. She is very cute – so tiny for her age- she looks just like a kindergartner, not a 14 year old.
Boy, born September 2004
Mental delays; he does not talk. He is very active.
From someone who met him in 2013:
Brayden looks to be about 4 years old, not 9. He's a very energetic and happy little boy. He would always run up to the missionaries. He is in the same groupa as Collier. He loved it when we went outside, and when the older boys swung him around. He also loved swinging on the bench swing and on one of the bouncy cars. He has some speech sounds, but it is very difficult to understand. Brayden is also very caring, and has the most infectious smile. I believe he would be a very good fit in a family.
Update March 2014:
He is a very enthusiastic and high energy little guy with obvious microcephaly. He spoke, but very minimally, and makes a lot of other noises- squeals and such. he is very assertive, especially when it comes to getting something he wants (like candy and fruit!) and seems to have poor proprioceptive input, and is unaware of how frequently he bounces into people and things lol (very common with FAS, and typically addressed through an improved sensory diet and occupational therapy, for more info, read about the Out of Sync Child). He seems like a sweet little boy.
Sweet girl doesn't have a great picture, but you can still see how lovely she looks. She seems so serious – would love to see her smiling, with her new family!
Boy, born July 2007
Convergent squint (operated), slight mental delay, fetal alcohol syndrome, epileptic reaction (affective-respiratory seizures), nanism of somatogenic genesis
Girl, born August 2004
Boy, born October 2007
Moderate mental delay, convergent concomitant alternating strabismus
Clayton and Caleb
Twin boys, born August 2010
Clayton has Cerebral palsy.
Caleb has been diagnosed with Flail legs, superior spastic paraplegia, focal symptomatic epilepsy.
Please help us find them a family, where they can grow up together and reach their full potential!
From someone who met them in 2013:
(Brother 1) He is in with a much younger groupa. He goes outside twice daily when it is nice, and this orphanage does physical therapy five times a week. He makes eye contact, but is in his own little world until you talk directly to him. He appears kind of zoned out, and then I said his name and stroked his cheek and his whole body came to life, just longing to be touched and tickled. He arched his back and smiled, but I wasn't allowed to pick him up. He has grown too long for his stroller. I put a velcro wrist rattle on him and he purposefully moved his left arm to interact with it immediately. He is well nourished there, but he will really need a mama's touch to help him grow. His teeth look like they are in great shape. He uses his arms, but I did not see him move his legs, though he was certainly wiggling from one side to the other and is a kid who would really like to be on the move! He is not in the same groupa as his brother. Kids are generally grouped by what they are eating, and his brother was in the groupa for kids doing formula and purees. I think he may be on only formula still. It was so hard to leave him behind!
(Brother 2) Several days later, I saw who I thought was the same child in a different stroller, but the nannies corrected me when I called him by his brothers name, slowly communicating that this was his twin brother. They look SO much alike! The first day I saw him, he was badly in need of a diaper change and I showed the nannies. He was laying flat on his back in the outdoor playpen, and when I came back to return my daughter to the groupa, he was still there an hour later, unchanged in diaper and position. The next day I saw him, though, one of the sweet nannies was playing music on her ipod, and he was laying close to her in a stroller. Although he didn't interact with the music, he was very quick to respond to my voice. The second I stopped talking, he stopped smiling and zoned out again. But, he was so responsive to touch and baby talk! He pushed his body around in the stroller with his legs AND arms, and had a lot of good neck strength. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he is only being limited by the assumptions of his diagnosis. As we left our daughter's groupa for the last time, we saw him being lovingly carried down to his physical therapy appointment. I think it was a sign of good things to come for these boys!
Neither boy is using meaningful speech, though both babble. Videos available. Wonderful region to adopt from, especially if one parent needs to stay alone for a time.
Girl, born November 2005
slight mental delay, flat feet, convergent squint, vision impairment
Krista will be available in Feb. 2014
Boy, born March 2005
Cerebral palsy, lower spastic paraparesis, delay of mental development of the child with organic lesion of the central nervous system, bilateral uranostaphyloschisis after plastic surgery, subatrophy of both eyes' optic nerves, shortsightedness of both eyes, horizontal nystagmus, flat feet
Boy, born 2005
Luca is all boy! He adores mechanical devices and toys, with any action involved. He can spend a long time concentrating, studying the secrets of mechanics. Most of the time he plays alone as it isn't easy for him to interact with others. When he gets tired of talking he goes to a corner and sits there for a long time. There are not many chances for him to be alone at the orphanage.
Luca prefers routines; it's hard for him to deal with changes in his surroundings. The usual routine, having the same people around and things in usual places create for him an illusion of steadiness and reliability in his world. It calms him down and gives him some confidence. Unfortunately, soon Luca will have to drastically change his life. But, it would be better for him if he gets used to a foster home than to the institution.
Although he is a thin boy, he likes to eat. His mood changes like the weather on a spring day. He could be crying one moment and the next moment laughing. Classes are not always interesting to him but. He appreciates when some adults help him with his homework.
Kelvin Philip
Boy, born January 2007
Down syndrome
Handsome Kelvin is 7 years old, and waiting for his family!
From a family who met him in June 2014:
This calm little guy came up to me with pleading eyes for attention and is just so polite. God has heard his prayers, and now he is listed for adoption! He is not overbearing or competitive at all. Rather, he is observant and inquisitive. He is about the size of a six year-old and just so gentle. I would take him home in a heartbeat if he was available before. He takes turns riding the red wagon around the orphanage grounds as the bigger boys pull him, and he gestures politely for fresh fruit when he sees it is available. He is kind to other children. He says a few words in his native language, and listened carefully when I was giving descriptions of my family photos. I have confidence that he would do wonderfully in any kind of family, and it is obvious– he can surely reciprocate love! He enjoyed throwing balls, going on walks, playing see-saw, and listening to English descriptions. Whoever adopts this little love will be so blessed to call him a beloved son.
Girl, born August 2007
CP dystonic-dyskinetic type, rough delay of static and locomotor activity, mental delay, umbilical hernia, congenital cataract, crossed eyes
Sweet Chantelle has a list of diagnoses, but her main need is a loving family! A family could help her reach her potential and save her from a life in a crib.
From a family who met her in fall 2013:
Chantelle is mostly kept in a laying room although I did seen her out in the main groupa room laying down in a gated play area. I believe she can roll around. I saw her holding things in her hands as well. She has a calm, sweet spirit and I had her smiling in the first minute of seeing her. I touched her precious little face and told her I loved her and she smiled. The other kids seem to love her and they liked going into the laying room to take pictures of her with me. Chantelle so needs a family now! She won't be kept at the baby house much longer. She is soooo beautiful, the pictures really don't do her justice.
Gina (Missy)
Girl, born September 2008
Cerebral palsy
Gina has a sunshiney smile!
More pictures available, but she is seated in this chair in all the pictures we have.
From a family who met her in August 2013:
Precious Gina is so willowy and gentle. She is being loved and cared for in her baby house. She is soon to be transferred, though. Her groupa goes outside twice daily on nice days and she sits in a stroller staring at the leaves and feeling the breeze. When touched and cuddled, she moves her head toward you. Her skin is soft, and her hands are so gentle. She blinks with delicate eyelashes and seems to be trying to clear the fog to see you. I got to see her several times and each time her face lit up with a smile and she moved her chest side to side rhythmically to acknowledge her joy at being noticed. She is so full of life, and needs more therapy to help her reach her full potential. Gina deserves so much more than what she has been given. If only her mom and dad could look into her eyes and see how much life is behind them. She is a treasure, and is in desperate need of a family as she approaches the age of transfer. The institution she is headed for will not offer her anywhere near what she has now. Please see Gina before she is lost forever.
Gina received massage therapy regularly, is in diapers, and could use some dental care. She is very thin, but is being offered excellent nutrition. She is in a region that we felt comfortable having just mom stay for much of the travel. More pictures and a video available.
From a family who met her in early 2014:
I did get to see her several times while the door was open to the groupa's play room. She is so very skinny now. When she was left in her crib she was usually crying and trying to roll over. One day there was a sweet nanny holding her and singing to her. She had the biggest beautiful smile and was loving being rocked and sung to! Her hair looked like it had grown out some. She had really beautiful, sweet curls.
Gina is now available for international adoption as she recently turned 5.
Girl, born February 2011
Cerebral palsy, microcephaly, pseudobulbar syndrome, focal symptomatic epilepsy
Mildred is so young — she could really thrive with the love and care of a family!
From someone who met Nash in 2012: Nash is a wonderful little boy. He is always quick to excitedly greet visitors with happy squeals and a formal hello, and is quite insistent visitors take a seat in the chair he brings over to them He is very helpful and obedient, and will sometimes bring toys over to the smaller kids in his group who cannot get toys for themselves. He is very talkative, but a lot of what he says is sort of like "Nash"-ese. He has no problem getting his point across, however, if it is important to him that you understand him! He likes to play with just about any toy; balls, legos, cars, light up toys, you name it he will play with it. He enjoys being silly and laughing, and especially thrives with one on one attention. He is generally a happy little guy, but does not like messes or rule breaking, and is not afraid to tell the other children "No" or try to right their wrongs if they are misbehaving. He very much aims to please! I feel Nash would adjust easily to and thrive in a family!
From a family who met him in Dec 2013: He seemed to be rocking more persistently. I noticed when music was being played or when we would actively engage him play he would rock nervously. However, he is a wonderfully sweet spirited child and is eager to please. He would always great us with a formal, "hello" and then lead us to take a seat. He never missed an opprotunity to rush out of the groupa and jump in our laps or include himself in whatever game we were playing with our boys. He so desperately wants to be loved. He called me, "Mama" and it broke my heart…how I wish I could have taken this precious boy as well. There were many days that we noticed him strapped to a chair or straight jacketed; I am not sure why because I never saw any self injurious behavior from him. He is very impulsive and easily excited but his joy simply radiates a room. He desperately deserves to be loved, valued and wanted….he only aims to please. The first thought that came to mind upon meeting him was, "He does NOT belong here"….he is so smart…though his speech is often slurred; but only slightly. He seems to be minorly effected by his hydrocephaly and gets along very well. His poor little hands do shake though; probably as a result of the pressure on his brain. I am unsure if he has been shunted or not; I felt around his head one day and did not feel the bump that would indicate he has. If he has not been shunted then that makes his case even more urgent. He desperately needs out! This boy has ALL the potential in the world…he just needs the right parents to break him free! I also have a video with him in it, if a family is interested.
Girl, born July 2007
Freeman Sheldon syndrome, both legs clubfoot (condition after surgery in 2011), developmental delays
From a family who met her, April 2014:
She seems gentle and quiet. Probably the oldest in her groupa. She plays appropriately although it seems she is a little on the outside of the other kids play sometimes, probably because she walks a little awkwardly from her feet being turned inwards. I personally would be surprised if she is actually mentally delayed. She walks well, just probably slower and I've not seen her try to run. I think she would be a real sweetheart.
Girl, born July 2008
Boy, born Sept 2008
microcephaly with internal hydrocephalus, hyperkinetic behavioral disorder (ADHD), mental delays
*** This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure to better prepare our potential adoptive families. Families considering this child should research the challenges that can come with this condition. You can learn more about FAS here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_syndrome and post to our Facebook group to ask other adoptive parents about the challenges and blessings of children with FAS. ***
Boy, born Sept 2007
Cerebral palsy, double spastic hemiplegia, partial atrophy of disks of vision nerves, crossed eyes
Girl, born Jan 2009
Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, partical optic atrophy , cross-eye, mental delay
What a pretty smile Lucie has! She could do so well with a family.
Girl, born Nov 2009
Epilepsy, left cross-eye
*** This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure to better prepare our potential adoptive families. Families considering this child should research the challenges that can come with this condition. You can learn more about FAS here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_syndrome and post to our Facebook group to ask other adoptive parents about the challenges and blessings of children with FAS. ***
Girl, born Dec 2008
Hydrocephalus, Severe mental delays
She is a very sweet and kind girl and extremely needs a family. She will be 5 this December, so any new family may commit to her and start preparing a dossier.
She has siblings, but none are available for adoption; 2 older sisters live with birth mother and 1 younger sister has been adopted.
From a family who met her in summer 2013:
She was in my kids' groupa. She is the sweetest little thing and needs out of there ASAP!!! She has the most noble quiet nature about her. She is mentally delayed but has so much potential. She was one of the least favored children in the orphanage and she is desperate for love. On one occasion she wandered over to the play shelter where we were playing and was trying to eat our daughter's cookie. We didn't have any extra (we brought treats for the groupa every three days or so) so my husband just picked her up to distract her and as soon as he did, she threw her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder just soaking in the attention. I can't bear the thought of her being transferred! She already has it bad enough.
Boy, born May 2009
hydrocephaly, epysyndrom, spastic tetraparesis, congenital defect of brain development
Wylie has a handsome boy who is facing transfer soon.
*** This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure to better prepare our potential adoptive families. Families considering this child should research and be prepared for the challenges that can come with this condition. You can learn more about FAS here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_syndrome and post to our Facebook group to ask other adoptive parents about the challenges and blessings of children with FAS. ***
Girl, born Nov 2007
microcephaly with internal hydrocephalus, symptomatic epilepsy, spastic tetraparesis, profound mental delays, Coloboma of optic disc
Boy, born May 2006
Congenital cerebral hernia, hydrocephalus, flail legs, slight mental delay, equinovarus, adenoid vegetations of I stage, paralytic strabismus, slight astigmatism, anemia, TB-infection, congenital heart disease (open oval window), diffuse goiter of I stage
This lovely boy has a long list of diagnoses, but SO much potential for growth in a loving family!
Hunter, Forest and Ridge
Brothers – they need to be adopted together! They are said to be "very good boys"!
Hunter, The oldest, was born in March 2004
Hyperkinetic disorders/Hyperkinetic conduct disorder; Nonorganic sleep disorder/Emotional sleep disorder; Benign intracranial hypertension; Other specified diseases of gallbladder; Flat foot
Hunter likes to eat a lot. He and his brother
Forest have a lot of energy. He really likes to do arts and crafts and play games. Most of the time he has a very sweet disposition. He is very keen to interact with adults. That being said if an adult is too rough with him things will start to escalate. If an adult tries to swat at him or restrain him in someway he may attempt to bite. Hunter can speak pretty well but he can't always communicate what's going on with his emotions. Hunter responds best to strong male figures. An attentive dad is key to a positive adoption for him. He is in grade 4 here but he can't read, write, do math, or anything like that right now. He is schooled by himself and school mostly consists of arts and crafts. He is not unintelligent but very delayed. He likes soccer. He would be great in an attentive family where he and his brothers will get much attention and where they will be by far the youngest children. I would adopt him myself if I could be as focused on him and his brothers as he needs a dad and mom to be and if we had the space for them along with our current 3. He enjoys picking fruit and cleaning in the orphanage. He is never been far from the orphanage and he is interested in coming to America. He has communicated that he really wants to come to America and really wants a papa.
Forest, the middle boy, was born in Aug 2006
Mild mental delays; speech disorder
Forest likes to eat a lot. He does school the same way his brother Hunter does. He is considered to be in the second grade. Very sweet but also very active. Like his older brother, he needs to need a lot of attention to keep him from unintended harm. He likes to be outside. He has minor institutional self harming tendencies like scratching himself to leave marks. He does not do that a lot though. Forest loves to give hugs and kisses and hold hands with the adults.
Ridge, the youngest brother was born in Aug 2008
Stenosis of pulmonary artery; currently he does not require surgery. Tuberculin skin test – positive?
Ridge likes to clean. He was mopping the floor with an adult sized mop as I wrote this. He is a very small but sweet boy. He's a very peaceful and charming child. He is not in school yet but he seems to be the most intellectual of his brothers. He will likely do better in school then his brothers when he gets the chance. He is so cute it is hard to imagine him spending another day without a family. When the boys orphanage shuts down Ridge will be separated from his brothers for several months because he is not old enough to go with his older brothers. I expect this will be a very traumatic time for him, so if a family could come for him as soon as possible that would be best. No family should hesitate to adopt these children as long as they are available to give the time and attention that these children deserve. If that is done the children will flourish.
Boy, born August 2001
Isn't he handsome!
Murray is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
From a family who met him in late 2013:
Murray is one of our daughter's best friends, and she SO wants him to have a family! She says, "Murray is smart, very nice, very handsome, and he is a good dancer. He is a good English student, and he has many friends. He is funny and hardworking."
We spent many, many hours with Murray (and all of the kids from Orphanage 60), and Murray was DEFINITELY one of our favorites. He is so sweet, so much fun, so wonderful! Murray loved using my camera while we were there. Every time I brought my camera, he wanted to take photos, and many of his photos turned out very well. He helps all of the kids in his class with their homework — this kid is SMART! He is very organized and loved helping us and the orphanage workers. His English isn't good, but it's better than any of the other kids in his class, so I know he'll excel in his English once he's in America and getting good English lessons. He was playful and loved spending time with us. I miss him terribly now that we're home, and I want him to have a family just as much as our daughter does!
We have hundreds of photos and videos of Murray, not to mention stories of our time with him. If you or anyone you know is interested in bringing the most amazing boy you'll ever meet into your family as your beloved son, please contact me. I want to find this guy his forever home!
$2818.45 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born June 2004
Boy, born February 2003
Congenital malformation of entodermal canal, anus atresia (colostomy in 2003)
Rhyder is a very nice boy! He has had several operations, and currently wears diapers. He has "Absolutely normal mental development."
Boy, born November 2002
From a family who met him, May 2014:
Raul is a very engaging young man. He is full of smiles and really likes learning English. He has a few words and some sentences already his belt. He will try to have a conversation with you and will repeat what you say in an effort to understand you. He prefers to be in the presence of adults verse many of his peers. He is very professional in a business-like manner when he speaks with you and how he dresses. You will often find him in his school uniform. He loves to carry around his green brief case with a frog on it. He is ready to make a deal. He is not one to be found playing sports or soccer on the field but engaging in conversation or helping the adult supervisors in the boarding school. He is very well liked by the staff and helpful to them. He loves swimming and just being near you. He is very receptive to hugs and willing to give and take them. He is one to grab your hand, hold it while you walk and it just makes his day!
Boy, born September 2011
Cerebral palsy, retinopathy, premature, severe myopia.
He cannot sit or stand.
Boy, born April 2011
Congenital heart disease: perimembranous ventricular septum defect, congenital atrial septum defect, minor pulmonary valve stenosis
crossed eyes, ptosis (droopy eyelid), both sides inguinal testis, delay of psychological and speech development.
From a family who met him, summer 2014:
He is very small but he does not let it stop him. He can run and climb and say names. He played very well with other children. I never witness him being aggressive to other children. Every time we came to visit he would run up and put his arms up to be held. I would stroke his check and say his name then he was off to the races. He would make an awesome son! The orphanage is so nice. The playground facility was top notch and the nannies were so nice. We were able to interact with all of the children in our daughter's group which I found to be a huge plus. We got to see first hand how he played and got along with other children
Girl, born March 2003
Moderate mental delays; Microcephaly; Acquired deformity of chest and rib; Scoliosis
Girl, born July 2003
Moderate mental delays; Acquired deformity of chest and rib; Epilepsy
Girl, born Jan. 2004
Down syndrome, Severe mental delays, Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified; Kyphosis and lordosis (curved spine); malnutrition
Aislinn is in urgent need of an adoptive family. She is already 8 and in an institution. Please share her need!
Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome. Travel required.
Boy, born December 2009
Tetraparesis (which sounds like a degree of Cerebral palsy, or muscular weakness due to time in a crib)
Ulysses is blind; he won't have much of a life in an institution, but he can THRIVE in a family! Give this dear boy a chance at the world, help find his family.
He was born at 24 weeks. He can't speak but can understand everything. Ulysses is unable to walk but is trying to stand up. Will pull up to his knees.
Large families and older parents welcome.
Boy, born September 2002
Severe mental delays
It wasn't clear if Julian was just sitting in the chair, or if he's not walking.
Boy, September 2003
Down syndrome, severe mental delays
Brooks is also believed to have FAS, as well.
Boy, born December 2003
Down syndrome
Paul is almost 10 years old. He is living in an institution and needs a family so badly.
Girl, born 2003
Sarai should be in a family with no children or much older children; her behaviors are that of a younger child. She has FAS, HIV, and tests positive for TB on the skin test.
She is so cute!
Boy, born August 2000
Down syndrome
Lord, please, PLEASE let them see me here…please let my Mama and papa find me…please…..
Davian is 13 years old and stuffed in a stroller. Experienced adoptive families preferred. Large families and older parents welcome. Married couples only.
Boy, born Dec. 2004
Moderate mental delays
He is a very good boy, communicable, calm and friendly.
From a family who met him in Fall 2013:
Pearson is doing so good!! He is precious and sweet! I saw him from a distance every day. The first time, he was with a group of boys having their picture taken in the fall leaves. He always did what the nanny told him to. He walks very well, and he likes holding the nannies hands. My favorite day was when I walked past their group and he was right in front of me on the sidewalk, and before the nanny could move him, I bent down and in Russian told him how sweet he was. He took my face in both of his hands, and pulled me down so our foreheads were touching, and just stared in my eyes. I kissed his cheek, and his whole face lit up!! And he has the most adorable splatter of freckles! He is smaller than I would have thought too.
Boy, born January 1999
Cerebral palsy; Moderate mental delays
Boy, born June 2003
Severe mental delays; cerebral palsy with low paraparesis
Boy, born Sept 2000
Сerebral palsy with mild tetraparesis; Severe mental delays
From a family who met him:
He is so sweet and smart! He was asked to come tell us "Speceeba" (thank you) for the bananas a few times by the other staff. They wanted us to see him. He's quite small for his age, walks with a little trouble, not much (this was 3 years ago though). On the last day we asked about adopting another child. The director sent for him. He came out and sang us a beautiful song in Russian. It has haunted me. I know when a previous family was there, he looked very battered.
He needs out!
Boy, born Sept 2004
Coffin Lowry Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, moderate mental delays
Garrett does not speak, but understands speech addressed to him. Garrett can be adopted with Troy and Sammy.
From an adoptive family:
I met Garrett in May 2012 and I will always remember how sweet he was. He was usually the first one to greet me with a hug when I visited. He was always so excited to show off for me. When the care-taker announced that they were all going outside he promptly put his shoes on and helped some of the other kids with their shoes as well. He and the other boys in his group (Troy and Sammy) are very well loved by one of their care-takers and it shows. It is obvious that they have been taught manners and cooperation and they are very kind to one another. They are taught at least several days a week so do not let the diagnosis deceive you, they are fairly smart boys. They all have obvious delays but never had any problems following instructions and they understood everything they were told and all seemed to love to be helpful. When I show our son (who was adopted from this group) their pictures he remembers their names and tells me they were his friends. He told me he wants them to be adopted and to come to the U.S. How I pray that happens for Garrett and the other boys! Garrett is so sweet and innocent, I hate to see what will happen to him if he ages out of the orphanage.
Boy, born Feb 2005
Asthma and Moderate mental delays; Subcompensated hydrocephalus; possible FAS
What a great grin! Sammy can be adopted together with Troy or Garrett.
From an adoptive family:
I met Sammy in May 2012 and he was one of the sweetest kids I had ever met. Always ready with a smile and a hug! I brought things for all the kids in his group and he waited so patiently for his turn and gave me a big hug after. He was very kind and gentle with all the other kids, especially the one girl in the group. He and the other boys in his group (Troy and Garrett) are very well loved by one of their care-takers and it shows. It is obvious that they have been taught manners and cooperation and they are very kind to one another. They are taught at least several days a week so do not let the diagnosis deceive you, they are fairly smart boys.
They all have obvious delays but never had any problems following instructions and they understood everything they were told and all seemed to love to be helpful. When I show our son (who was adopted from this group) their pictures he remembers their names and tells me they were his friends. He told me he wants them to be adopted and to come to the U.S. How I pray that happens for Sammy and the other boys! Sammy is so sweet and innocent, I hate to see what will happen to him if he ages out of the orphanage.
Girl, Dec 2009
Congenital brain malformation (corpus collosum agenesia), spastic tetraparesis, epileptic syndrome, optic nerves atrophy, equinovarus, condition after exudative pericarditis, hypotrophy, deficiency anemia, mental retardation, convalescent bronchial pneumonia.
Girl, born January 2009
Brain malformation (corpus callosum agenesia, optic septal dysplasia, ventriculomegalia, cerebral hemisphere hypotrophy), spastic tetraparesis with severe movement disorders Q 04.8, symptomatic focal partial epilepsy with complex partial and rare secondary generalized seizures G 40.2, optic nerves atrophy, convergent squint.
Sweet girl has a laundry list of diagnoses; she needs a family, or she'll spend so much of the rest of her life in a crib. She's got sparkle — a family could help her truly shine!
Boy, Feb 2009
After-effects of neuroinfection, spastic tetraparesis with severe movement disorders G 09, symptomatic focal epilepsy with secondary generalized seizures, medicamental remission G 40.2, mental delays, partial atrophy of optic nerves.
Girl, born Nov 2008
Cerebral palsy, double hemiplegia with severe movement disorders, symptomatic epilepsy (frontal lobe, focal) with partial seizures with secondary generalization, significant mental delays, optic nerves atrophy.
This sweet girl needs a family to help her bloom!
Congenital hydrocephalus, paraplegia and tetraplegia (spastic tetraparesis), partial atrophy of optic discs of both eyes, additional chord of the left heart ventricle, hernia.
Look at the curls on this doll! Cameron is in urgent need of medical care!! Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome. Travel required.
Girl, born October 2007
Hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, epilepsy, adenoid vegetation, congenital partial atrophy of optic discs, recrudescent bronchitis in remission
Congenital heart disease (ASD), secondary cardiopathy.
Piper dear, where is your mama? Sweet girl has a lot of needs; a family could drastically change her life — otherwise, she is one who could be destined to spend her life in a laying down room.
Girl, born September 2007
Cerebral palsy
This little love is riding in a stroller — we don't know much about her mobility. Her wispy hair is beautiful, isn't it?
Update from a family who met her in late 2013:
Lydia is the sweetest little girl! Our kids were in the same groupa, so we got to see Lydia everyday we were in country. She is a joy! Lydia spends her days sitting in a stroller with hardly any interaction. Now that our kids are home, she is the only non-walker left in her groupa, so she is the only one who sits in a stroller all day long. She looks to be about the size of a four year old, but looks like she is a healthy weight. She's got a little chub on her legs. Her legs are not scissored, but when I lifted her legs up, they were definitely tight. She needs a Mama to stretch her legs! Her legs are always bent at the knee draped over the bar of the stroller (she's too big for her stroller). I couldn't tell how much head control she had because her head was always supported by her stroller, but her head was always upright, not bobbing. I never saw her move her body (except to arch her back when tickled), but one day I held both of her hands, and she was able to grasp my hands tightly in hers. Neither hand seemed weak. Lydia's vision looks pretty good. She could follow me with her eyes, but there's a good possibility she'll need glasses. Her poor teeth are rotten. We watched her eat lunch once and she seemed to eat well. She eats pureed food from a bottle. Did I mention she is SO sweet? Lydia seems to be very easy going. Once a child was hanging on her and pushing on her and she didn't respond except to make a face showing that she didn't like it. Lydia was my favorite child to interact with in the groupa. All I had to do was say hi to her and smile and she would light up EVERY single time and reward me with a big smile. We tickled her lots and she giggled away. One time she was left in a room all by herself and was crying. I peeked my head in the doorway and said hi to her and she immediately stopped crying and started smiling and giggling. She is very responsive when talked to. Even though she is non-verbal, she communicates with lots of smiles and giggles. This little lady is FULL of joy! She will truly BLESS any family! Please, please consider this sweet little one. She is still in the babyhouse, but is one of the oldest in her groupa, so she will be one of the next children to be transferred.
She does have an older brother who is eight years old and looks to be typically developing. I'm not sure if they will need to be adopted together or separately.
Boy, born June 2010
Microcephaly, spastic tetraparesis, epileptic syndrome with frequent seizures, chronic subdural hematoma
This sweet little tyke needs a family to love an care for him — he's said to have frequent seizures, so a neurologist should be overseeing his care and medications.
Girl, born February 2004
Chronic Hepatitis B
Tadee is a lovely young girl, hoping for a family of her own! Her hair is adorable, with the multiple braids.


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HEREFORD United will be looking for a quick-fire televised double when they visit Forest Green Rovers for a Skrill Premier clash tonight (Thursday).
The Bulls' last outing brought a 1-0 success against the Gloucestershire side at Edgar Street on December 28.
Since then, United have seen their visit from Kidderminster and trip to Woking postponed because of the poor weather.
"I'm devastated for the board of directors for the loss of the Kidderminster game," said Martin Foyle.
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John By Imperial Stout - Scotch Irish Brewing Company
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Ratings: 84 | Reviews: 82 | Display Reviews Only:
Ontario (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev -9.3%
Unfortunately I do not remember when this bottle was put in the cellar - it may have been a couple of years ago, but the brew date tag does not show a year (starting in '10 - and I don't think it was an '09?!). Very different - and I don't know whether it's age-related or intended. Clearly need to buy another one to determine that, but will leave this as a place marker until later...
Pours an oily black with a dense, cascading, large bubbled head. Aroma of spoiled milk and/or wet, rotting whisky barrels - not unpleasant, but very different. Taste is high in molasses and oak tannins, with a bracing finish bitterness, again very distinct. Very strong flavour and not a taste profile I'd choose.
01-20-2012 02:51:38 | More by hopsolutely
4/5 rDev +3.6%
01-15-2012 15:19:09 | More by FirstBrewsoon
Ontario (Canada)
3.7/5 rDev -4.1%
Reviewing a bottle aged a little over a year (bottled 18 Dec. 2010).
A: Pours a seriously opaque dark mahogany, practically black, with a massive, pillowy head of dense tan foam. Excellent retention, slowly dissipating to a heavy, frothy cap and leaving lots of lacing.
S: Roasted barley and chocolate and black malts with notes of blackstrap molasses, cinder toffee, and charcoal. Bursting with dark fruits, loads of black plums, sultana raisins, black and red cherries, candied figs, and a hint of cooked peaches. Faint bubblegum esters and ever fainter grassy hops. Undertones of butteriness, icing sugar, and booziness lurk throughout.
T: Strangely, there isn't much besides chocolate malts and roasted barley with black coffee, molasses, and charcoal notes until the finish. There's a burst of dark fruits followed by nutty yeast and a slight sour note, leading into a lactic tang, black coffee, and charcoal in the finish.
M: Medium-bodied but aging it resulted in unexpectedly high carbonation with a pinprick bite that survives even a slow, hard pour. The ABV is well-hidden and it's relatively easy-drinking, but the long-lasting and bitter finish throws the balance.
D: I'm not sure what to make of this, as I think aging was detrimental besides making it smell fantastic. I didn't take detailed notes on the fresh bottle, but it definitely had lower carbonation and a somewhat rounder palate. I hope to find a fresh bottle to compare to this review ASAP, even if it'll be from Heritage instead of Scotch-Irish.
01-12-2012 22:30:07 | More by Kartoffeln
British Columbia (Canada)
4/5 rDev +3.6%
11-28-2011 07:01:05 | More by EskimoDave
Ontario (Canada)
3.58/5 rDev -7.3%
Bottling date is Oct 19, 2010, so this beer is a nice 4 months old.
A - black with a thick, brown head, some lacing, reduces to a ring one third way through the beer.
S - aroma is a pungent, slightly sour, almost like red wine. Not sure what is causing that, but it is not very pleasant.
T - A dominant malt flavour, mild at first, then hits with powerful roasted, chocolate richness, with a nice bitter, dry finish. Not much hop character there, it's all about the malt.
M - Smooth, silky, rich creamy texture. Very satisfying.
O - Goes down easy, maybe not as bold and big as the Imperial label might imply. It's at the low end of the alcohol range for imperial. Still a great stout, should be proud to be Ontario brewed.
02-21-2011 23:27:27 | More by Columbanus
Ontario (Canada)
4.1/5 rDev +6.2%
Love the stubby. Love that it comes from Ottawa where I spent 3 years at Carleton University.
This beer smacks you in the face as soon as the cap is pried. Thick complex malt aroma. It's well below freezing outside so this should do the trick.
After the pour the aroma remarkbly changes to brown apples , a bit sickly sweet, it wafts up from the head.
This stuff sure looks interesting ni the glass. It is very dark brown, close to black as described on bottle. The head is 3 or 4 fingers poured in a chalice. fluffy mocha head. lots of sticky lacing.
I'm past the rotting apples smell and again its pure malt coming through. whiskey, lots of bakers chocolate coming through. and roasty coffee smells.
The booze is present in the sip but it is mostly masked with very burnt tasting malts. tastes like coffee grounds. There is some hops spice and floweriness.
creamy mouthfeel with a long long finish. the beer stays in your mouth for awhile.
a nice imperial stout.
01-15-2011 02:38:35 | More by paxkey
Ontario (Canada)
2.8/5 rDev -27.5%
It's been slightly over a year since I've purchased anything by these guys and slightly more since I tried the Johny By. I remember hating it the first time but we'll see how it goes this time.
A - Pours pitch black with very minimal carbonation that I can see streaming up the side of the glass. Originally with a one finger head that seemd mocha or brown in colour but it's faded to a few small islands now with some big bubbles. Alcohol clings to the side of the glass tightly when tilted and as I drink it.
S - A good combo of coffee and chocolate. Licorice is very present with some mild roastiness too.
T - Sort of sour. Coffee and chocolate are almost non-existent, just this sort of soury/malty/sugary sort of flavour comes through sadly. Lacks bitterness to balance.
M - Light to medium bodied. Slight carbonation works.
D - At least it smells good. Sadly this is considered one of the best beers in Canada according to BA. Maybe I got a bad bottle but this still needs work. I wouldn't be able to finish one, let alone a few because of the sheer lack of balance and flavours to match the style.
12-21-2010 00:45:53 | More by tbeckett
Ontario (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev -9.3%
12oz Bottle
Appearance - The beer pours a brown/black colour with an average size frothy/fizzy brown head. I can't see much carbonation due to the darkness of the beer and there is just a little bit of lacing on the sides of the glass. The head lasted for over 5 minutes before it was gone.
Smell - malts, roasted nuts, coffee, chocolate
Taste & Mouth - The beer has an average amount of carbonation and it feels very creamy yet light on the tongue. The alcohol is extremely well hidden and the most noticeable flavours are malts, coffee, chocolate and a touch of vanilla. There is also a roasted/toasted taste. The beer finishes with a bitter coffee aftertaste.
Drink - An average stout that I'm happy I tried but would not seek out again.
12-13-2010 14:31:56 | More by spinrsx
Ontario (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev -9.3%
Bottle from the LCBO, into a snifter. Bottled on November 3, 2010.
Pours a very dark brown, with a finger or so of reddish mocha head. Fades quickly and tiny collar is left. Nose aint too exciting, mild coffee and vanilla. Some milk chocolate and roasted notes are here slightly. Taste is quite similar, coffee is at the forefront, yet muted overall. No real outstanding flavours here, but some bitter chocolate is balanced with a touch of vanilla sweetness. Mouthfeel could be thicker, and finishes dry and bitter. Good drinkability for the ABV.
12-10-2010 01:43:43 | More by liamt07
Ontario (Canada)
3.43/5 rDev -11.1%
341 ml bottle poured into a snifter.
A: Pours black with a finger and a half of coffee coloured head which dissipates quickly but leaves some lacing.
S: Smells of roasted malt, chocolate and a metallic sourness.
T: Tastes of bitter coffee with a little sweetness. As it warms, the alcohol becomes more noticeable.
M: Seems a bit watery, suitably lightly carbonated.
D: Drinkability is only okay, the alcohol is masked fairly well but the flavour is lacking.
11-30-2010 02:33:30 | More by mrnobody
Ontario (Canada)
3.73/5 rDev -3.4%
Poured in to Duvel tulip glass.
A - Dark black, thick; small amount of medium brown coloured head.
S - Dark roasted malts, bitter roasted coffee and a slight licorice nose.
T - Bitter dark roasted coffee dominated the palate. Some hints of chocolate and a faint licorice taste round out this one. Overall, the palate is good but not very complex for a RIS and somewhat one-dimensional with the coffee taste.
M - Medium body, smooth. Very lightly carbonated.
D - Surprised that this one is not a coffee stout as the bitter coffee completely dominates the palate. As I continued to drink this one it tasted more and more like a robust coffee porter than a RIS. Still an enjoyable beer, just didn't seem to fit the style as well as I would have liked.
11-20-2010 15:45:02 | More by TheSevenDuffs
3.15/5 rDev -18.4%
341ml dated bottle into a snifter.
pours the color of used motor oil, a thick, greasy, dark brown. a hard pour gives me only a thin film of head that disappears quickly. lacing is almost non existent.
smell is slightly sour and roasty with some dark chocolate. also notes of molasses and tobacco.
taste is mostly burnt malts with notes of smoke. has a sharp bitterness to it and an almost soapy taste in the finish. hop/alcohol content is barely detectable.
feel is fuller with light carbonation.
drinkable, but not sessionable. not a bad beer, but not one i would recommend.
05-31-2010 01:42:40 | More by divineaudio
3.58/5 rDev -7.3%
Courtesy of northyorksammy (thanks!). Poured from a 341mL stubbie into my Portsmouth tulip.
Brunneous opaque body with a beige head which recedes to a tall curling collar and a thin cloud-shaped slick. Multitudinous yet fine sandy lacing coats the sides outlined by a shimmering polish.
Quite malty and a bit grainy nose, with suggestions of ovaltine and chocolate malt balls. Light brown sugar and an undertone of roast as well. Perhaps a tiny note of fruit.
Sharp roast flavors at first along with a bit of hops - scalded coffee, white-chocolate covered grapefruit, and a mix of raw and over-toasted nuts (pecans?). Some brown sugar and black bread crusts in the finish. Oddly both rough and refreshing.
Medium-heavy bodied, creamy but not oily, with decent carbonation. Surprisingly astringent.
An OK stout, but not exactly a triumph of engineering, so to speak.
05-12-2010 02:48:24 | More by augustgarage
Alberta (Canada)
3.8/5 rDev -1.6%
341ml stubby bottle poured into pint glass april22 2010
A near black with thick mocha head that has good retention and leaves several partial rings of lace
S some bakers chocolate and faint coffee and the booze is very well concealed
T the coffee is even more faint and the bakers chocolate is not as bitter as it smells, no booze and perhaps some very faint licorice
M quite thin and not enough carbonation to bail it out, a low point for this beer
D for 8.5% it went down like a cold glass of chocolate milk, points lost for weak a feel and one dimensional smell but still pretty good overall
thanks ritzkiss for this one, a good beer but I'm surprised this was on the Canadian top 25 for as long as it was, please don't get me wrong I enjoyed this beer and odds are you will too.
04-23-2010 03:52:35 | More by wordemupg
Ontario (Canada)
3.88/5 rDev +0.5%
Poured very dark, hard black colour from a stubby brown bottle. No head and very little lacing.
Aroma is pleasant with oak, chocolate and strong coffee. The chocolate malt scent and flavour are very apparent.
Taste is balanced, a bit strong of coffee, but not overpowering. Light, cask-like, carbonation. Full-bodied and robust.
Definitely a strong beer, yet does not entirely drink like one. One can easily drink another without issue. Slightly chewy and mildly thick is texture.
An excellent brew that certainly goes well with strong cheeses and spicy white and red meats or by itself.
03-09-2010 02:15:17 | More by Bestuurder
Ontario (Canada)
3.68/5 rDev -4.7%
Pours an opaque black with some bubbly head that quickly dissipates. Small amount of lacing. Not a huge smell, some roasted malt and faint coffee. The taste is fairly average for a RIS, with some bitterness and coffee. Not too much carbonation for a smooth mouthfeel. It is pretty thin for the style, I wish it was a bit creamier. Still a tasty enough beer though.
Edit: a month and a half later I tried this again and I love it. There may be a consistency problem. This time it is a creamy tan head and proper carbonation. The flavours are coming through a bit more. I bumped my score up to average between both times because the beer I'm having is much better than the C+ I had before.
02-28-2010 18:35:20 | More by kwjd
Ontario (Canada)
3.73/5 rDev -3.4%
Pours a totally opaque black into a shaker pint glass. Maybe half a finger of dark beige head that recedes quickly leaving quite a bit of lacing and settles into a ring around the glass' edge.
Smells of stale coffee, some mocha notes, pinch of caramel sweetness, but dominated by more of a roasted aroma. Pleasant, but subdued
The chocolate and coffee flavours are evident right away upon tasting, as is the bitterness from the hops. There's also a burnt smokiness that lingers throughout, alcohol content is only slightly evident
Very low carbonation, medium-bodied
Didn't blow me away at all, but a decent, pretty flavourful stout, probably one of my favourite Scotch Irish offerings alongside Sgt Majors IPA.
02-26-2010 18:52:12 | More by MattyV
Ontario (Canada)
3.3/5 rDev -14.5%
Pours an opaque black with tanned brownish head with very big bubbles that dissipate quickly leaving residual sugar lacing around the side.
The aroma is full of chocolate, light wood smoke, plums, currants, molasses and a hint of vanilla. There is a subtle hint of bitter cocoa lingering in and out of the alcohol warmth. Not much hop presence, but that's not a bad thing.
The taste is of bitter cocoa, slightly sweetened, molasses from the nose, some chocolate, hints of stewed dark fruits but not as present as it is in the nose. There are some bready notes from the yeast and a little dry hay like snap on the front of the tongue from the hops. Still, it's chocolate and roast forward, not a lot alcohol fruit flavours or esters. Truly rich in flavour.
The body is a little thin, lower carbonation, oily, a nice dry finish considering the amount of sugar show sticking to the glass.
This is one of the better bottles that I have had.
02-21-2010 23:10:34 | More by bartle
Ontario (Canada)
3.28/5 rDev -15%
Have to qualify this review by saying that I am not experienced with the Russian Imperial Stout style and was trying this one as a follow-up to a sample I had at the brewery. Also, I'm not that big on high-ABV beers and at 8.5% this one was a bit more potent than I normally consume.
Inky black, opaque and mysterious. Very little head was evident, what little I did manage to coax out was a dark reddish brown.
No highlights here, just mainly a faint coffee smell.
A slight sweetness hits at first, followed by a strong coffee taste and a long-lasting and rather bitter finish. Also noticed a faint citrusy/grapefruit flavour in the mix. Despite high ABV, alcohol was not present in the taste.
Smooth with very little carbonation.
Compared with non-Imperial stouts this one finishes more bitter than I would prefer. With that said, the initial sweetness helps to balance things out. Not sure I would buy again but I would not refuse it if offered. WARNING: The alcohol was well masked when going down; however, I did feel it a while after I finished. For a high-ABV beer this one was easy to finish off.
02-07-2010 19:37:12 | More by tuvok
Ontario (Canada)
3.9/5 rDev +1%
My first time drinking this, apparently prior batches were better - but here goes:
A: poured into a pint glass. love the huge mocha head and sticky laceing. stubby bottle has alot of sediment left in the bottom.
S: Not huge. smells almost like a mild pub ale. ala boddingtons or somthing. quite roastly. pleasent.
T: bittneress upfront. roasted chocolte and some coffee finish. pretty smooth. nothing offensive.
M: a little low carbontation. feels sticky and full bodied.
D: Would be a nice choice to have a few at a pub or house party - just keep in mind its high alchohol - take smaller sips!
01-30-2010 01:17:58 | More by uno99
Ontario (Canada)
4.15/5 rDev +7.5%
Served from that bad ass stubby into a wine glass.
A- Produces a dense mocha foam that recedes into a nice cap, and eventually ring, and then like, nothing by the end, but whatever. It's nice and dark. Held up to the light it produced mahogany edges, if only barely.
S- Nice strong notes of coffee and chocolate. Very pleasant. Didn't blow my mind, but solid. But then again, my sense of smell sucks. If you ever see me give anything a 5 for smell, you can trust it's pungent.
T- Right off the bat it's a kick in the mouth of coffee and chocolate. Really strong and nicely balanced. A hint of dark fruit kicks in mid palate, and gives way to a mildly vinous finish. The alcohol gets a little hot in the finish. But I actually like that, so it's good by me. It's not too far off Peche Mortel in terms of intensity, and more complex. Chocolate, Coffee, Dark Fruit and Wine.
M - Carbonation has a nice spritzy feel that hits and recedes wonderfully. Feels maybe a touch thin, but nothing that reduced my enjoyment of it.
D - I'm using this as a tilt. It's an 8.5% beer. How drinkable do YOU think it is? I'm tossing it a 5 here because I think this stuff will age well and reward the patient. It's also light enough I can down a couple without feeling full.
Overall, I'm really impressed. I'll flat out say for LCBO selection, I'll take this over BCS and Diabetes Brulee anyday. I hope people see how good this beer really is. I'm going to store a few bottles and see what happens.
01-29-2010 04:56:14 | More by clockwerk
Alberta (Canada)
4.03/5 rDev +4.4%
Aaaah, another stubbie, quite a nice surprise upon its appearance at the table...
This beer pours an absolute black, no light seepage, no hope. It has lots of blocky, chunky dark beige head, which leaves a random smattering of lace in its wake. The aroma is warming alcohol, caramel, and chocolate. The taste is caramel malt, bitter, leafy hops, bittersweet chocolate, and more soft warming alcohol. The carbonation is light, the body thick, creamy, and full, and it finishes bittersweet, the hops persisting with the mildly treacly caramel.
A stellar mid-octane stout, like dessert in a bottle, but with enough hops to stave of the cloying factor.
01-28-2010 04:17:37 | More by biboergosum
3.48/5 rDev -9.8%
A: Pours an opaque black with a minimal amount of tan head. Just enough builds up around the edge of the glass to leave some lacing.
S: Strong roasted malt, with coffee notes, and some alcoholic bite.
T: Sweet and full, though somewhat less complex that I'd expect of a beer in this ABV range. Some alcohol is clearly present in the finish, along with some bitterness.
M: Very low carbonation, though certainly not completely flat. Fairly full sweet sticky body, finishing slightly dry.
D: It drinks pretty easily, though it is fairly high ABV.
Decent, but not great. I'd not likely get it again.
01-27-2010 03:21:42 | More by seand
Quebec (Canada)
3.85/5 rDev -0.3%
After finding the John By on cask at Volo, I had to give this one another shot since I was so disappointed by the bottle. Turns out this is a much better beer on cask. The best looking of the four cask Imperial Stouts I sampled together. Almost black body with a creamy beige cover of head, receding to a ring around the glass.
Decent smell. Lots of coffee grinds, nice roastiness. Slight dark chocolate. Could use way more presence, but nice.
Lots more flavour than the stuff in the bottle. Minerals, solid earthy hop bitterness, cocoa, roasty, quite malty. There's something odd in there as well, I can't figure it out. Some kind of spiciness. A touch of grapefruit bitterness on the finish. Moderately dry finish. This is also the most flavourful of the four stouts I sampled at Volo.
Light-medium body, low carbonation. Could definitely use more body, but not horrible.
The look and feel are significantly improved and the flavour bumped up a notch on cask. If it used to be more like this in the bottle, I can see how it was well-received in Ontario. Fairly drinkable and something I might even buy to take home if it was in bottles, but, sadly, the bottled John By is a different beer.
Review of the bottled version from 01-25-2010:
When I bought this bottle I remember thinking it looked a little watery sloshing around at the top. On the pour I could immediately see that not only was it watery, it was also producing almost no head. I up-ended the bottle to try to get something out of it but still ended up with nothing. I don't think I've ever encountered a beer with such a complete lack of head. Absolutely nothing there. The beer itself is black. It seriously looked like I was pouring cold coffee out of a beer bottle. 2.5
Nice enough smell. Molasses, chocolate, minerals, roasty malt. A little weak, but that's to be expected with no head. 3.5
The taste is pretty nice actually. It's hard not to let the beer's major defects effect my score on taste. If the head and feel were both there this would probably be a pretty great stout. Nice smoky malt, bitter hops, dark chocolate, some light coffee. A little weak, although I wouldn't be surprised if a fuller body would fix this problem in itself. I like the taste though, nice and bitter. Very smooth at 8.5%; if someone told me this was 5% ABV I'd believe them. 3.5
One of the most watery stouts I've ever had. Not only does it look like cold coffee, it has the same feel as well. Almost zero carbonation and thin as hell. Not impressed. 2.0
Didn't this used to be on the Canadian top 25? It definitely does not deserve to be in the same company as any beer currently on that list. Maybe this is a defective bottle. It definitely tastes pretty good, I'll buy another bottle sometime to see if it has a better feel. It's drinkable but the feel is such a letdown. 3.0
01-25-2010 00:13:11 | More by eat
Ontario (Canada)
3.18/5 rDev -17.6%
2009 bottle served at cellar temperature. Last one on the shelf, so I had to grab it.
Pours a jet black that's almost opaque, with the only light being emitted through the edges of the beer which reveals some walnut brown highlights. 1 finger of quickly dissipating foamy tan head tops this beer, leaving only dots of lace.
Lightly smoked nose with notes of milk chocolate, coffee grounds, and molasses. A decent nose, but it seems to lack complexity and in need of amplification.
Milk chocolate upfront and bitter coffee notes in the back with not much in between.
Mouthfeel is suprisingly light and quite watery for the style. There's a decent balance between the few flavours going on, but nothing special.
I remember having this beer about a year ago, and as others have said, things have changed since. I'd take Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout, which is priced about the same, any day over this. It's sad because this was one of Ontario's best beers out on the market, prior to the newest batch's release, where everything seemed to have gone downhill. There's always next year's.
01-24-2010 23:25:15 | More by ludachris
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To start with I am looking for some advice for what to look at when looking for someone for some SEO services ... and we currently have a few amount of clients (Canada, Japan, Germany, UK, Israel and Holland). I am constantly monitoring what other agencies are doing and I guess it is all coming down to SEO when looking for new clients. How can I achieve this and who is the best to employ for this type of task.? Agencies are charging sky high.
I would appreciate very much your replies/help or messages.
Best Regards!
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Have you tried on elance / Odesk to seek for professionals to do the SEO for you at a decent price? Don`t forget it`s mandatory to have a Facebook and other social network account that you keep updated to promote your site.
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I would say the primary things you want to look for are a decent history (for example has been in business for more than 5 years), has a portfolio of clients for you to look at and lots of references. You are right that prices are high because in general, SEO is a very time consuming and specialized task. Not a lot of people know how to do it well and it takes a lot of footwork and perseverance to be successful.
With that in mind, remember that you get what you pay for. You may very well be able to find someone on elance or one of those sites that will do good work but do your homework. Make sure they know what they are talking about and that you can get AND SPEAK WITH references. There are tons of people out there promising the moon for next to nothing and they can't deliver. That doesn't mean paying someone an arm and a leg means you are getting good service but reputable agencies charge a lot of money for a reason; they are good at what they do and they can deliver results.
I'm not sure if you are looking for someone who is local to you but I can recommend two businesses that I know have a good track record however they are expensive.
Hope that helps,
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When Hiring a seo provider check the following
Where is there own website ranked in search engines
Is there any monthly contracts. If yes do not work with them because even you dont like there work u have to continue working with them for years till your contract is over
if they use white hat or black hat
websites which they have ranked on Google for there clients
What all they do in seo like blog commenting etc
Can the company write good contents because nowadays all seo is to write good contents so people can link to u
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