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NORFOLK, Va. - The Navy says about 4,000 sailors aboard the USS Eisenhower are back in Virginia after a six-month deployment.
Officials say the ship returned to its homeport at Norfolk Naval Station on Wednesday ahead of schedule.
The Eisenhower returned early from a previously scheduled nine-month deployment in order to make preparations to redeploy in late February.
During its deployment, members of the Eisenhower carrier strike group conducted maritime security operations, security cooperation efforts, and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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There is no question that advances in technology have made home A/V systems cheaper and easier to install, expand, and enjoy. The world of distributed audio and video is one area of home entertainment that has incorporated wireless technology, streaming media, digital storage, and online music services into small, affordable devices and packages. From linking your digital music library with the home's sound system to wirelessly streaming Internet radio to multiple rooms in the home, the distributed A/V industry has it all covered.
The interesting thing about distributed A/V is that selecting a product to fit your needs is not as hard as it may seem. Although there are a wide range of products available, each comes with its own distinct features, expansion options, and limitations. Knowing exactly what you want can narrow down the choices pretty quickly.
Compare, for example, the Squeezebox from Slim Devices with the relatively new Apple TV. The Squeezebox is a network music player, using built-in 802.11g wireless networking to connect to the home network, access Internet radio services (the device comes with a 30-day free trial to Rhapsody), and send music to your's home sound system or powered speakers. It's strictly an audio device that can find and play your digital music collection or Internet radio without wires and cables.
Apple TV, on the other hand, addresses a different set of needs. Still considered a distributed A/V device, Apple TV makes bigger waves on the video side. The device is an acknowledgment that a great many people use, purchase, and download from iTunes. Apple TV wants to help users store, access, and send movies, videos, podcasts, and photos from their iTunes library to the Apple TV device to the TV. Like the Squeezebox, Apple TV uses 802.11 wireless networking to sync up with iTunes libraries stored on home computers. Anytime a change is made to iTunes, Apple TV automatically detects it and syncs. Your media library is therefore always updated and accessible simply by turning on the TV and browsing through the Apple TV interface. In addition, Apple TV comes in two storage sizes—- 40GB and 160GB—but it can also connect to and stream media from up to five different computers to help manage hard drive space.
These are two options under the distributed A/V umbrella, but two distinct solutions. Deciding between the two might come down to a simple question: "Do I want to store movies and video on my computer and access them through my TV?" Or: "Am I looking for an audio solution that can also give me access to Internet radio?" Determine your needs, then narrow your list.
Distributed A/V Limitations and Costs
Most distributed A/V products have limitations, so it's important to compare features against your A/V needs. The Roku SoundBridge, for example, is another network music player –- similar to the Squeezebox—the uses Wi-Fi to connect to and access the home's digital music library. It can play a host of music formats, including WMA, MP3, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, and WAV, but it does not support protect AAC files purchased from the iTunes Music Store. Unless you're just getting started with iTunes and buying only unencrypted AAC files or paying the additional $.30 per song to upgrade your old encrypted files, you might think twice about the SoundBridge, especially if the bulk of your library has been purchased through iTunes.
Other products don't address both the audio and video side of things. The Slingbox from Sling Media is the ultimate in distributed video—it allows users to access and watch live TV, recorded TV, and other video media (DVDs) remotely, whether on a laptop in the home, a laptop on the road, or a cell phone in the car. The Slingbox connects to the home's cable box and DVR and to the home's network, making media accessible through a variety of Web-connected devices. Using the company's Slingplayer software, a person can watch and control live TV or recorded programs from anywhere, anytime. But the Slingplayer isn't made to access and control your digital media library or stream Internet radio. You want distributed audio? You're barking up the wrong tree.
Cost can also be a limiting factor. The Sonos distributed audio system lets you wirelessly access your digital library and Internet radio, and it comes with a wireless remote control that features a color LCD screen with a scroll wheel and the ability to queue up tracks, adjust volume, and select zones throughout the home. The system is expandable—you can add "Zoneplayers" to create multiple listening zones both inside and outside the home. It's a wire-free whole-home distributed audio system ... but it comes at a price. The basic starter bundle –- the Sonos Bundle 130—costs $999. The two Zoneplayer options are $349 and $499, and an additional controller will set you back $399.
Products at a Glance
Here's a brief run-down of the products mentioned in this article, as well as a couple others that might solve your distributed A/V needs:
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|David アメリカ
Masha mirror What a sweetie! Masha's stunning eyes grab you from a block away. I have never seen more beautiful lips. Wonderful, graceful arms and a cute, feminine body. Masha's breasts are adorable. She has a look that can at once be very sophisticated, and very innocent. Thank you for including this lovely young woman. I wish her the best in her modeling in New York.
|Michael カナダ
No. 151 is an especially fun picture, makes me smile.
|Corey 英国
NewYork Series I think all the New York loft galleries featuring Masha or April are excellent - very stylish, great models. Something a bit different.
|thomas Hutereau ベルギー
Masha shadow... MASTERPIECE OF SENSUALITY...BEAUTIFUL LIGHT...GREAT.
|Jake カナダ
Shadows Very good use of light and shadow to image this incredible beauty!
|alexx チェコ共和国
Masha, Petter and Sun - great team - all enjoy! I enjoy even more!!
|salvador rios メキシコ
great it´s excelent the way you take advantage of the light and your model is wonderful, thanks for all and congratulations
|Andrew ケイマン諸島
Once again, another fine demonstration of Petter's artistic eye which sets this site in a class quite apart from the legions of online nude material. Well done!
|Misty アメリカ
This is my favorite photo series on this site becuase to me it is more sensual than sexy and alot more artistic. Petter while 99% of your girls are pretty, meaning they look like the average beautiful girl you can see on the street, Masha looks like she was born to be in the pages of fashion magazines to be envied for her unattainable beauty. To me she is your best find in years.
|meanieme ブラジル
Again, a waste of a beautiful model, in a somewhat monotonous set. All photos are same angle/position. I don't know you keep doing this with the best models.
|ben アメリカ
interesting... how did u get up there
|Blake Krosse 英国
Another strange location, Masha looks cool in the sunshine.
|Virginia Alzina アメリカ
Masha's Great..another perfect girl
|Dave アメリカ
The series getsa points becauce 1) the model is beautiful and 2) well... it's Manhattan! But loses a point because a lot of the poses were um.. dopey.
|lamoid アメリカ
Masha NY window I disagree with Dave. I liked this set of poses very much. Lots of leg. Petter sometimes ignores the beautiful legs on his models. I like it when he features them.
|Dave フランス
Mashe Manhattan Window What's nice about this gallery is the many levels on which it can be viewed. Take the picture as a whole and marvel at Masha. Curves, femininity, beauty - gasp! Then dive in and appreciate how Petter's photography brings out the delicate texture of her skin: with a little patience one could count the hairs and goose pimples. Then step way back and imagine the office workers opposite who, looking up from their PC screens get a sudden blinding glimpse into heaven. Lovely!
|Misty アメリカ
Simply the Best The most beautiful model on this site, case closed.
|gareth アメリカ
lovely wisp of hair, above the lips 8)~ i like her low-cut tanline, too. Very simple, elegant physique.
|meanieme ブラジル
Finaly, a set that do justice to this beautiful model. One of the bests in the site. And NO artsy, just beautiful and fresh flesh.
Way too much metal and not enough Masha
|gareth アメリカ
nice skyline, pretty model...
|meanieme ブラジル
Perhaps the most unerotic set of them all! And risked the model to get arrested for that too, for nothing.
|Tarl アメリカ
Fantastic Model, and interesting composition artistically/photographically, but not really a sexy set of poses. When are we going to see her up close and personal?
|Dave フランス
Masha Some very nice elements in this gallery: A spotless blue sky, outside shooting and the emphasis this gives to the nudity of the model (in front of the Empire State Building no less!), the sunlight playing on exquisite goose-pimpled skin and, last but not least, Masha's beauty. With all the men that must have been pressed against the windows of the Empire State Building that day it's a wonder it did not topple over.
|ben アメリカ
im down for mountain climbing with masha
|Bob 英国
Great to see an 'indoors' set of the very beautiful Masha.
|gareth アメリカ
NICE eyes! lovely physique!
|Blake Krosse 英国
winter sun Masha glows against the white.
|hp 台湾
Delicate Best set of April 2007. Brilliant combination!Masha looks so delicate and tasteful in the white kitchen.
|Julian Parsons ケイマン諸島
Masha Wow! HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL. You guys weren't joking about ANGELIC BEAUTY!
|Alan アメリカ
Russian Beauty Love the piercing, Russian blue eyes, gorgeous lips, freckles on her back, and the hint of golden hair down below!
|ardunbye 英国
Masha,russian in New York Russian in New York? So what. Everybody rushes in New York. Joking aside, she is rather lovely.
|alex チェコ共和国
Angel with wild at heart Great music and post, she has the charisma which fits with the NY background!!
|alex 英国
angel great movie,beautiful girl.
|Victor 英国
Masha Manhattan Loved this whole movie, the setting, the sky colour, the music and of course lovely naked Masha! Loved it when the police siren comes in, it captures the spirit of NYC. A very atmospheric film
Masha Movie Great model, great setting.
|Raymond 英国
Totally awesome setting for this movie, great music too. Masha really does look like an angel on the rooftop!
|Blake Krosse 英国
smoking Cool sound I am sure that building has never had so much attention.
|Paul アメリカ
film 190 Angel in the City didn't care for the transparency effect. Otherwise Masha is very nice.
|wheeler アメリカ
What Paul said!!! Gorgeous girl! But, WAY too much Manhattan, and, not enough Masha!!!
MASHA Nice work on my home turf. Magoo4


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Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome...
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.
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 September 2011
Cerebral palsy, retinopathy, premature, severe myopia.
He cannot sit or stand.
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 June 2004
Silas #4-12 OD
This 7-year-old boy has congenital deformity of the lower limbs (club left foot – after surgical correction; flat feet; wears orthopedic shoes); moderate mental delay; congenital internal hydrocephalus (slight, not progressive, no surgical treatment is necessary); some disturbances in behavior.
He doesn't often get ill. He vocalizes and follows simple commands. As a result of the extra attention he has been getting in the last several months, he has demonstrated a good rate of compensating his delays and there has been a slight increase in the intensity of his psychological activity – he wants to go out, he demonstrates how much he enjoys going for a walk, he waits and gets annoyed when he is not taken outside at the regular time. He plays with toys. He helps the orphanage staff. He loves physical contact and initiates physical closeness with familiar adults. He likes getting individual attention.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
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!
Trever #4-08
This almost 8-year-old boy has moderate mental delay, cystic hydrocele and convergent concomitant strabismus.
He has built self-service skills (eats, dresses and undresses independently, potty-trained). He has marked progress in his speech development and tries to use more words and connect them in sentences. He interacts with children, albeit he prefers the company of adults.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
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. ***
Yvette #413 OD
Girl, born January 2009
infantile cerebral palsy, symptomatic epilepsy, nystagmus, delayed physical and neuropsychological development. She takes a medication so as to prevent the seizures. She has daily rehabilitation, remedial massages and gymnastics.
In the last 4-5 months Yvette has started performing active movements with the hands – she reaches for and grabs a toy that has been handed to her. She turns from her back to one side. She loves it when someone talks to her and caresses her and she then produces joyful sounds. She maintains stable eye contact. She pronounces several one-syllable words.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
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. ***
Carolina is such a beautiful girl; beautiful brown hair with olive skin. She has cerebral palsy, and does wear AFO's on both feet.
From her medical records: Cerebral palsy, convergent squint, mental delay. She can walk by supporter or holding one hand. She says separate words, understands simple speech, is affectionate and friendly. Physical therapy and a loving family will bring MIRACLES for this little girl!
Carolina was transferred in 2011 to a boarding school (not an institution).
UPDATE August 2013:
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 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.
Boy, born Sept 2007
Cerebral palsy, double spastic hemiplegia, partial atrophy of disks of vision nerves, crossed eyes
Boy, born 2004
From a volunteer who visited with him in July 2014: " Nash is still this very small boy. He has the size of a pre schooler. He is really cute though. He loves to have a man around. He showed my boyfriend all around the place. He loves to blow little wind mills and play games together. He doesn't really speak the language they speak in his country, but he does make all kinds of 'words'. He actually tries to make you understand and every now and then there will be an actual word in it, which makes it easier to understand what he says. He is potty trained and he understands language and knows quite well how to read the body language of the nurses. He's a big help for the nurses, he carries toys inside and pushes wheelchairs. We suspect that he has some kind of visual impairment. He had the glasses of my boyfriend on for a moment and he seemed to be able to see much more, but I'm no eye doctor, so I can't say for sure. All I can say is that this boy desperately needs out. He is quite healthy and he needs a family where he can blossom. He is an amazing boy and I have tons of pictures and a couple videos of him, where he shows his own goofy self. So please don't let this boy wait any longer. Many of his friends from the orphanage have been adopted, but he is still listed. I want him out there! I want someone to see his potential and love him all the way home!
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.
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!
Girl, born July 2008
Todd #21-12
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.
Trudie #416 OD
Girl, 8-years-old
cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, hypotrophy, severe aphasia, severe mental delay
She responds positively to stimulation and contact. This girl has a good emotional tone. She is sociable and calm. She can reaches for, holds and manipulates with toys.
She cooperates with her caregivers.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Erickson #415 OD
Boy, 8 years old
severe mental delays, agenesis of the left kidney
Erickson has a stable health condition and hasn't been ill in the last year. He has significantly delayed neuropsychological development. He walks independently. He has good prehensile skills and responds to being called by name. He takes notice of his surroundings and makes attempts to interact and communicate with other children. A positive trend in his development has been observed over time.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Simeon is a beautiful Roma child with dark hair and big brown eyes. He is significantly delayed, and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are trying to get more information on his social history. Simeon is a fraternal twin, whose sister has already been adopted.
Simeon has an older sister who is available for adoption, and in the same orphanage. We hope to have more information on her soon.
Simeon is described as mostly non-verbal, and is not able to walk on his own. There just seems to be so much potential for him in a family environment. He is already an outcast because of his darker skin and will be left institutionalized – and likely bedridden — if not adopted.
From a family who visited with him in 2011: Simeon is barely responsive to stimuli, but I believe that could change if he received regular, loving attention. I didn't observe any of the orphanage workers spending much time interacting with him. There were times that I was able to get him to smile and grip my hand. After a few days, he was even able to clap! But most of the time he is staring off in any direction and seems completely unable to control most of his movements. He was always either lying down or propped up in a sitting position. I never heard him speak. I also never heard him cry or fuss. Overall, a very calm child.
Married couples only, larger families and older parents welcome.
Carris #418
Girl, born Dec 2004
spina bifida and hydrocephalus — a shunt has been installed for the girl's hydrocephalus; a surgery is being planned for her spina bifida
She is in a good general condition, with limited motor activity. Photo from 2010.
In terms of psychological development the child has been developing well: has well-developed perceptions and notions; good associative abilities; initiates interactions with all the children in her group; has skills for participating in group activities; has a good emotional tone; eats independently.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Keith #419
Boy, born June 2009
Hydrocephalus, epilepsy, atrophy of the left cerebral hemisphere, eye issues and blindness, and delayed psychomotor development
Keith stands up in his bed and makes steps sideways and he crawls. He takes a toy on his own initiative, transfers it from one hand into the other. He smiles when someone talks to him, laughs aloud when jested and produces syllables.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Mona #28-1
Age: 8
Diagnosis: developmental delays
Mona is physically healthy. She has delays in her development. At the time of her last report, she was talking, walking, feeding herself and had recently started attending school. She has been assigned a 1:1 caregiver to work with her several days a week and she has been demonstrating continuous progress since that began.
Additional photos and videos are available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, born January 2001
mental delays, spastic tetraparesis, convulsive disorder
Sweet Denzel! He is tube fed through his nose, and often swaddled to prevent him from removing the tube. He 'lights up' and smiles widely when presented with musical toys — a greatly welcome distraction from his days spent staring at the ceiling. There is so much a family could provide for him!
Boy, born August 1999
HIV, mental delays, nonverbal, possible autism
From a missionary who met him in 2013:
Garion is a very active boy. He is one of the few children in the institution who seeks out ways to occupy his time. He loves to be outside and is often found climbing trees or playing in the dirt pile. He likes to carry a bucket around and fill it with the odds and ends he finds. He needs more stimulation then he gets in the institution. Garion does not talk, but he smiles at anyone who smiles and waves at him. He responds to his name. He is wary of strangers, but I was able to gain his trust. He does not like to be touched but eventually allowed me to kiss his hand.
One evening I spent an hour with him, throwing back and forth a ball made out of a pair of rolled-up tights. I would recommend Garion for a family that does not have young children. I really loved this boy and felt like he needed someone to work with him to bring him out of his shell.
Physically Garion seems fine. He is the right size and build for a kid his age. He is not small or too thin or anything.
I really, really loved this boy. Emotions pass over his face so plainly, and he looks scared a lot of the time. I think that the world doesn't make much sense to Garion. I had to work really hard to gain his trust, but I see so much potential in him.
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!
Amilee #34-7 G
Girl, born April 2007
Congenital hemolytic anemia, epilepsy, infantile cerebral paralysis, congenital cytomegalovirus infection (a serological testing was conducted), club feet, severe speech delays
Amilee demonstrates a positive attitude when interacting with an adult. She moves in space by turning from back to belly and vice versa. The child's gross motor skills are underdeveloped. She needs anticonvulsant therapy, monthly hemotransfusions and special care.
The child is thoroughly dependent on the adults for dressing, bathing and eating. She is fed with a spoon by an adult, drinks from a bottle.
Amilee's emotions are mostly positive. When she communicates with an adult she becomes more active and smiles. The child's emotional reactions are addressed towards the adult, she looks for his attention and vocalizes when she is teased and when becomes emotional.
Additional medical information available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
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.
Gregory #G
Boy, born May 2007
mixed disorders of behavior and emotions, mild mental delays; suspected autism
Gregory prefers adults he is familiar with, rather than peers. When something new catches his attention he is smiling and alive. There is no developed expressive speech: he does not speak, produces only sounds. He understands what is said to him by an adult and what he is expected to do.
He has no developed abilities to play. He does not play with toys, does not use household goods according to their purpose. Does not participate in group games. Gregory prefers to be alone, does not initiate contact with other children. His self-help skills are not appropriate for his age.
Additional information and pictures available from the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
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.
Cerebral palsy, spastic low paraparesis, retinopathy
Such a handsome boy! He has such beautiful big eyes.
Large families welcome, travel required. Married couples only.
Girl, Born March 5, 2005
Irina is a beautiful girl with dark hair and big dark eyes. She has a cleft palate. She is cognitively delayed, likely as a result of FAS. She is a precious and happy little girl, and will do great in a family. She can be *assertive* at times, but responds very well to individual attention and will really thrive as the "baby".
Irina is a child who keeps to herself. Usually, if she plays with others, she prefers to stay in small groups, but she also can be okay with larger groups of children. She prefers playing with children younger than she is. Irina is a good listener and is a sweet and sensitive child.
From a volunteer who visited with her in July 2014: " Irina has been transferred from a preschool to a facility for children. She is really small for her age, the size of a toddler, and she is being bullied by other children in her group. They hit her and yell at her. They nurses don't protect her. She seems really overwhelmed and tries to flee from it, but when they are all in the playpen there is nowhere to go for her. She needs to be rescued. She needs to get out of there. She was in a better place, but this must be an awful experience for her. She looks much worse than in the pictures. Unfortunately the nurse wouldn't let us take pictures."
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Irina has been transferred to the older child internat now. She is with Juri and Jefferson.
Girl, born April 2008
Anophthalmos of the left eye, optic atrophy of the right eye, spastic tetraparesis
Kanani has been transferred!
Lovely Kanani needs a family to help her reach her full potential.
From a family who met her in May 2012:
Large families welcome; travel required.Kanani is very sweet girl. She is well cared for in a good orphanage by caring nannies. She gets lots of outside time when it's warm out but this time is spent lying down in the stroller as she can't sit on her own. She can hold on to your fingers and seems to just love to have attention although with her eye troubles it is difficult for her to respond. She likes to have her cheek stroked and her hand held. She is quite stiff and in need of physiotherapy and most of all love and attention. We were told that she will be transferred to an institution very soon unless a family is found as children at this orphanage are typically transferred at age 4.
Boy, born December 2010
Todd is such a handsome fellow!
All we know is that he is listed as "blind" — not sure if he has any vision at all.
Carmen #1-9
Diagnosis: delays in all aspects of development
Carmen has spent most of her life in a family environment. She was raised by her birth mother until she was 3 years old. At that time, she was placed in a mental institution where the children are generally well cared for. At the age of 5, she was placed with a foster family. The family is missionaries and she lived with them for over 2 years, at which point they had to return to their home country. She moved from their home to another foster home, where she lived for over a year. At the age of 8, she was placed in a group home style orphanage, where she lives today. She was placed in the group home because her foster mother moved to a different town and could not take Carmen with her. The foster mother still visits her when she is able and takes her for weekend trips. She is well loved by therapists and others who've been involved in her care over the years and they've advocated for her to help her find a forever family.
Carmen is considered delayed in all aspects of her development. She feeds herself and drinks from an open cup. She walks and can go up and down steps independently. She cooperates with all self-help skills such as dressing and undressing. She maintains eye contact and responds to her name. Her speech is delayed, but she understands what is said to her. When she sees something she likes or wants, she will smile and clap. She interacts with the other children and participates in games and group activities. She is making progress in all aspects of her development. Her report has not been updated in over a year, so we are working to get information on her current developmental progress.
Girl, Born September 27, 2006
Girl, born 2004 (outdated picture)
Mental Delay, mitral valve prolapse, secondary cardiopathy, umbilical hernia
Boy, born 2013
Hydrocephalus, had surgery at 3 months to install shunt.
Roman was born prematurely. He is a twin — the healthy twin went home with the parents.
Roman makes very good eye contact, is trying to talk, likes to play with toys.
Boy, born 2006
Sequelae of inflammatory diseases of central nervous system; syndrome of movement disorders; severe mental delay
Isaac #27-69
Boy, born March 2013
Condition after a brain hemorrhage. Cyst in the left cerebral hemisphere. Microcephaly. Spastic quadriparesis.
Cryptorchidism. Anemic syndrome. Behind in his neuro-psychical development.
Isaac holds his head up when placed on his stomach or taken in arms. Does not turn independently from back to stomach and back. No good foothold. Makes random sounds (vocalizations mainly). Flinches at loud noise, does not turn his head toward the sound, listens to an adult speech.
The child does not looks at person towering over him. Do not follow with eyes moving object or person. Does not reach for toys. Grabs and holds a suitable toy placed in his hand, does not observe it, does not manipulate with it. He does not distinguish friends from strangers. Tolerates physical contact. Respond positively to teasing by an adult – gets lively, vocalizes, laughs out loud.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Cora #27-64
5 years old
Congenital eye anomaly: horizontal nystagmus. Aniridia and congenital cataracts in both eyes. Divergent strabismus of the right eye. Severely reduced visual acuity, without the possibility of correction.
Cora was born prematurely. She resides in the foster family and adopts quickly into her daily routine. She attends kindergarten. She includes with a normal activity in group activities, respects the rules. She is quiet and peaceful. She is able to start and maintain a conversation, constantly asks questions. She selectively communicates with peers.
Cora loves fairy tales and she is able with help to tell a small story. She mastered most of the skills for self-service, performing them independently and does not need any reminder. She controls her physiological needs, feeds herself alone, she is able to take off her clothes, but is hampered with dressing. She arranges her belongings.
She shows optimal memory abilities and expressed curiosity about learning new information. She has some general understanding of the main species of animals, plants and household items. She recognize basic colors, parts of her body and can count to 15.
She loves to be the center of attention and physical contact. She feels well in games with adult in which she shows noisy reactions of joy and satisfaction. She is sociable and seeks contacts with adults and peers, but difficultly maintains them. She accepts adults' examples and imitates them in everything. She prefers to communicate with boys, likes to play alone with legos.
The fine motor skills are poor developed, but she copes with simple instructions. She is hampering in visual-motor coordination. She scratches in the sheet of paper. She properly holds a pencil, draws a circle and makes tries to color it.
Anthony #101
Age: 2
Down syndrome, extra thumb on one hand, 2 fused toes on one foot
Anthony reacts emotional and cheerful when contacting an adult and reacts appropriately to familiar people. He expresses interest towards toys, takes them by himself and plays. He tries to sit independently. The child holds, grabbing a not movable support. He makes 1-2 steps, when led by both hands from an adult.
Photos and videos are available through the agency.
Sheldon #100
Age: 1
Down syndrome
Sheldon has Down syndrome and no additional medical concerns. He rolls over, sits with minimal assistance, reaches for toys and plays with them, responds positively to interactions with staff, laughs out loud, and pronounces syllables and sound combinations.
Boy, born 2013
Down syndrome
George, Dorothy, Robin, and Jeb
Boy, born 2010
Atrial septal defect (condition after surgery on December 20, 2012), mitral valve insufficiency of 2 stage, tricuspid insufficiency of 1-2 stage, circulatory deficiency of 1 stage, atrial septal defect Q 21.1, fetal alcohol syndrome, delay of physical and mental development – alcoholic embryopathy Q 86.0, severe astigmatism of both eyes H 52.2, primary pulmonary hypertention I 27.0.
Girl, born 2009
Girl, born 2001
Boy, born 1999
Girl, born 2003
Slight mental delay, HIV
Information from the family who adopted her close friend:
According to our daughter she is very sweet, she is neat (as in keeps things organized and clean), she loves to help, and she was a very loyal and good friend. I do know that after a while, the way she was treated at the orphanage caused her to cry often and thus they sent her to a different school. My daughter was similar and is doing wonderfully … her aunt has gone to see her once or twice and worries about her condition there.
Carole #26-38
Girl, 4-years old
Deaf, Cerebral palsy
She cannot get into a vertical position of the body. Increase in muscle tone in the arms and legs is reported, as there are no full movements in the joints. Because of her condition, she is not able to walk independently or standing up right with the help of support. Assisted by an adult makes steps. The legs are usually crossed. She cannot crawl. Rarely turns from back to stomach and back. She prefers lateral position, as lying on the right side is dominating, because she feels more muscle strength on her left side. It looks like the dominant is the left hand with which she prefers to manipulate. She moved a short distance as she lies on her back, pushing with her legs. With the support of an adult, being passively put in a standing position manages to bear part of the weight of her body, without losing control of her head. Approaches purposefully and grabs toys nearby, as the movements of her hands are slow, not in full volume and poor. Rolls a ball to adult. Left hand is much more frequently open, in contrast to the right, which is typically clenched into a fist.
She cannot speak. She makes identical syllabic patterns. She makes adequate eye contact. She laughs when interacting. She cries when she has to part with a favorite adult. She attentively observes the activities of others. Sometimes imitate simple motor patterns or facial expressions. She is able to express with her behavior not only the experience of positive emotions but also those showing discomfort. She is attached to the permanent members of the staff that takes care of her.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Kiki #
Girl, born August 2010
Kiki first lived with her mother. In 2013 she was placed in an institution that takes care for special needs children. She suffers from epilepsy and mental delays. There is a delay in her motor and neuropsychological development. She shows increased muscle activity, cannot speak, although she makes attempts and makes some sounds. She has learned to walk and now runs. She is on drug treatment for her epilepsy. Needs an adult's help with dressing and toileting. She is relatively happy, calm and is not a problem child. She does not fear to interact with adults who knows. Suffers from strabismus and will probably need glasses or surgical correction.
Kiki has features consistent with a diagnosis of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Hadden and Hadley
Twin boys, born 2009
Hearing impairment
Boy, born 2000
Slight mental delay, TB contact in the family
Daniel wants to be adopted. He's polite, has a great sense of humor, and lives to play soccer!
Boy, 5 years old
Down syndrome, severe mental delays, congenital cardiopathy
Psychomotor handicap, secondary to Down syndrome. Adoptive parents should be aware of his health situation and rehab, so that he can continue with his special education and treatment.
We are hoping to get pictures soon!
Boy, born December 2010
Ernie can sit independently. He smiles, plays with toys – and has the most adorable wispy hair!
Ernie is available! He has been relocated to a region that is not directly affected by unrest in his country.
Kraig #29-10
Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy- spastic quadriplegia /more visible in the upper limbs, Retinopathy II type – Total detachment of both retinas; delayed development
Kraig is 4 years old. He is considered blind as a result of an injury during birth and surgeons in his home country have determined that his eyes can not be repaired. He is sociable, especially with adults he knows. He walks holding on to one hand of an adult and around an immovable support. He will take several independent steps and it is very likely that the only reason he is not 100% independent with his walking is due to his hesitation to walk since he can not see where he is going. He shows interest in the surrounding environment and listens to its noises. He eats from a spoon and is learning to feed himself. He can get the spoon to his mouth, but is still learning how to scoop food onto the spoon while compensating for his lack of vision. He plays with toys. He babbles and says some syllables spontaneously. He interacts with adults. He follows verbal directions and will play games in which he has to follow verbal instructions (raise your hands, clap your hands, etc). He enjoys music.
Several photos and a detailed video from April 2013 are available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Girl, born February 2013
Down syndrome, ventricular septal defect
Oh Sweet baby girl! Her paperwork issues are all cleared up! Can't wait to see her find a family!
She had surgery in September 2013 for her pulmonary valve.
Boy, born 2012
Microcephaly, spastic tetraparesis
Girl, born 2012
Will be available December 2014 / January 2015
Boy, born 2014
Brain affection of unspecified etiology, congenital multiple arthrogryposis, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, Freeman-Sheldon syndrome
Girl, Born Dec 2009
Crouzon syndrome
Sweet Cherie …. she needs a family desperately!
Picture on the left is from December 2012, on the right is from summer 2012. Additional pictures available.
Cherie needs a family fast! From her medical records: congenital anomaly of the skull, feet and hands. Cleft hard palate, UPU, LLC, aortic defect. Hydrocephalus
She was born end of 2009. She was born via c-section and a full term baby with Aperts Syndrome and Hydrocephalus. She has had multiple surgeries to include a separation of both her pinkies from her other fused fingers. She uses her hands and feet very well to get what she wants. She had a shunt placed for her hydro as well. Soon after her first surgery the shunt failed and after some time they did a second surgery. The surgery did not go well and a significant amount of brain damage was sustained and the second shunt was not able to be placed as a result of the damage. She also has difficulty with sight. Mostly though she threw any toy or object near her. She crawls and scoots to get around and does not speak but makes noises. She seems to know her name but does not make eye contact when her name is called. We were told she likes "baby toys"- things with bright lights, colors, noise, and also that she likes music. She is able to eat regular soft foods but is spoon fed, she is able to use a sippy cup. She currently spends most of her time in her stroller. We were told that she is developmentally around 18 months but we think more like 8-10 months from what we saw in 3 hours. She is a very sweet wonderful little girl who needs a family who can meet her needs and love her well.
Girl, born 2008
Spina bifida with hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, deep mental delay, congenital deformity of the hip, congenital ptosis, optic nerve atrophy, iron and protein deficiency
This tiny girl has spent a lot of time in the hospital. She needs a loving family to be by her side and help her receive top-notch care.
Boy, born 2012
disorder of the brain, epilepsy, ectopic perineal testis, ventricular septal defect, other congenital malformations of the cardiac septa
Boy, born 2014
Down syndrome
Oh, love this round face baby boy!
Boy, born 2013
Down syndrome, HIV, disorder of brain, atopic dermatitis, torticollis, atrial septic defect, biliary tract issue
Sweet baby boy!
Hopefully we'll get a new picture soon.
Melissa #
Girl, born July 2013
Down syndrome
Melissa is able to crawl. She plays normally for a child of her age, both alone and with an adult. She makes attempts to get those around her to play with her. She knows her name and seems attached to her foster mother. She is able to understand simple instructions.
Ellis #490
Boy, 12-years-old
This boy has normal physical development; He has the following diagnoses: hyperkinetic conduct disorder; other mixed disorders of conduct and emotions; paranoid schizophrenia for which he takes the medications.
His speech development is correspondent to his age. He has a rich vocabulary and asks questions about everything he is interested in. He does not experience anxiety before going to bed and his sleep is calm. The foster mother reports that he has gradually started controlling the quantity of food he eats and he now eats regularly, without any food preferences. He strictly maintains his personal hygiene and observes the discipline and any agreements he and the foster mother have reached. He makes his bed himself and he keeps his clothes in order, he just sometimes needs to be reminded to do so. He tries to help with the chores around the house. He is a sociable child, who easily establishes contact with unfamiliar people. He prefers to communicate with children who are younger than him, he sometimes tries to impose his opinion on them and if they do not respect his wish, he might confront them. In his spare time he enjoys watching children's TV shows and movies on TV, playing games on the computer (Ben 10, Dragon games), and going out for a walk.
The boy has completed the 5th grade and he regularly attends classes. He rarely has problems with the discipline at school. He has happened to be involved in conflict situations with his classmates. A resource teacher worked with him. He can read, albeit not very smoothly at times. He tries hard to write legibly. He has difficulties when performing mathematical operations.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Tobie #20-23
Boy, 5 years old
Tobie needs very specific care, more patience and a lot of love to help him to master his tactile senses, some social skills and improve his orientation in unknown and known environment. He is a quiet and calm child.
He does not like loud/ sharp noises. Generally he prefers to be alone and to be quiet around him. In very noisy environments and more children in playing room, he becomes nervous and visibly restless.
He walks visibly relaxed led by one hand. He can stand up alone and walk without support, but only if he wants to.
He is a good child, with potential like every child who receives care, love and support and faith in his own abilities to develop his potential. He like every orphan child needs more security and stability that only a loving family can give him.
This little and cute boy really need someone who will provide for him most important in emotional plan – love, of course personal attention and cares, as well specific cares for blind people. And last but not least he needs – a chance! A chance for better life because it's time, time for him to feel family warmth and love!
Additional info coming soon.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born November 1999
HIV, astigmatism
Pics from 2013 – he wants to be adopted!
Ethan 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 Nov. & Dec. 2013:
Ethan is older than our daughter and so wasn't in her group. However, he clearly enjoys interacting with the younger kids, and he came into her group room at least two or three evenings each week to play-wrestle and to play games/video games with the younger kids. We met him our first weekend with our daughter, when Ethan came outside for about 2 hours on Saturday to play with the younger kids. He impressed me immensely in that short amount of time. He was gentle and kind with them, laughing and joking. Not once did he display any mean or bullying behavior, which some of the other older boys did. He was very respectful and polite to my husband and me, as well as toward the teachers. That behavior continued every time we saw him for the next six weeks. He especially likes play wrestling with the younger boys, although he is always very gentle with them. Many times he would be play wrestling with one of the younger, much smaller boys, and I'd see him get to a position where he could have easily taken the play too far and hurt the younger boy, but not once did he do so. He always gently set down the younger boy with a big smile. As a result, he is a favorite with the younger boys. He's also a bit goofy, in an understated way. For example, he likes to wear silly clothing combinations just to get a reaction from the other children. Once he was walking around with his skinny jeans rolled up his legs to look like shorts, but with huge gigantic cuffs. The other kids thought it was hilarious! Ethan told our daughter how much he wants a family. He will be a huge blessing and a wonderful addition to the family that chooses him.
Kollen #58-11
Boy, Age: 3
Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy- mixed form (impacts his legs); delays in development
Kollen has started taking independent steps. He also crawls, sits, pulls up to a standing position holding on to a support, stays up for a short time without support, and walks holding on to two hands. His fine motor skills are improving. He fits in 3 cups, winds and unwinds toys on screws, "reads" books. He plays well with toys and explores their functions, imitates activities demonstrated to him, knocks on door before going in, claps his hands, stamps his feet, shows where his belly is. He eats with a spoon and attempts to do it independently. He is a calm and quiet child, makes a good eye contact, smiles, delights in interaction, recognizes and differentiates between the adults, has an emotional bond to a caregiver that works 1:1 with him. He pronounces sounds and syllables and currently says 3 words. He also used gestures to communicate his wants and needs.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Percival #487
Boy, 8 years old
Malformation syndrome; severe mental delay; protein-calorie malnutrition; ptosis (drooping eyelid) of both eyes; delayed neuropsychological and psychomotor development in all areas; delayed physical development.
Due to his condition his gross motor skills are limited as are his social skills and speech.
Percival is undergoing systematic rehabilitation – he moves around slowly and insecurely when held by the hands. The coordination of his movements needs to improve. He can stand up independently – he crawls so as to reach a fixed support to hold on to and then he stands up. He goes up the stairs while holding onto the railings with both hands. When going down the stairs he seeks an adult's support. He has significantly delayed speech development. He does not seem to always understand the meaning of what he is told. His expressive speech is underdeveloped.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Rodney #8-45
Age: 3
Diagnosis: congenital adrenal hyperplasia – salt-wasting form,developmental delays
Rodney shows interest in toys and plays with them. His attention is easy to attract. He listens to songs with great interest. He demonstrates curiosity and observes the events around him. He performs simple actions when directed with verbal instructions or gestures. He produces continuous sound combinations spontaneously, both when he is communicating with adults and when he is on his own. He is beginning to mimic sounds made by adults as well. He eats from a spoon. He has formed an emotional relationship with an adult staff member. He tries to attract the attention of friendly adult staff members and he initiates interactions for the purposes of playing. He has fully adapted to the daily regime that is observed for children at his age. He accepts other children's presence and closeness. He moves around by crawling and he also walks around a fixed support or while held by the hands.
Additional photos and videos are available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Thomas #8-46
Age: 4
Diagnosis: Spina bifida aperta, internal hydrocephalus and bilateral phimosis
Thomas sits independently and can take a vertical body position, supporting his body on his left leg while placing his arms on a fixed support. He moves around by crawling or in a wheelchair. He recognizes the different toys and plays with them in accordance with their intended use. He can put two cubes one on top of the other, with some assistance. He drinks from a cup independently.
He has been introduced to working with a pencil and paper and he leaves traces on a sheet of paper.He recognizes his name. He usually follows simple verbal instructions. He uses short words accordingly and he sometimes repeats words after an adult. He laughs aloud when interacting with adults. He initiates interactions with adults himself by raising his hands up so that someone might pick him up in their arms. He demonstrates displeasure when something is forbidden to him. He has formed a relationship of attachment with an adult staff member. He makes attempts to eat independently.
Additional photos and videos are available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Charlie #
Down syndrome
He is healthy, but his psychomotor development is delayed. He can crawl and roll over. He tries to pull himself up. His is able to eat without assistance. He plays with toys for a long time and joins other children in play. He is sociable with adults and children. He appears happy when receiving attention.
Kieran #
Boy, born April 2004
Down Syndrome
He has learned basic motor skills, is very active, fast, and flexible. He has a tendency to act impulsively. He climbs, responds to his name, and selectively executes commands. He is curious and sociable, but he prefers the attention of adults. He loves playing with stuffed animals and spends the day with his favorite toy. Speech is not developed. He can eat independently and eats solid foods. He is dependent on the assistance of an adults.
Deenah #6-20
Age: 7
Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy
Deenah was raised by her birth mother until she was 5 years old. She was removed from the home at that time by social services because the mother could not meet the child's medical needs.
Deenah has high muscle tone as a result of the CP. She would greatly benefit from the care available in the US, such as botox treatments. She does have some movements in her limbs. She can raise her right arm to shoulder width and will open her hands. She's receiving physical therapy to assist with her movements. When placed on her stomach, she will lift her head and can control it/move it around to look at desired objects. She attempts to roll over on her back and the staff is working with her on this skill. She sits in a positioning chair and while in the chair, she turns her head toward voices or toys.
She enjoys interactions with other people and will smile and laugh when interacted with. She cries when she wants attention. She appears to understand some spoken commands as she will lift her arm and attempt to hand a toy that she is holding to someone when asked.
Photos and videos from August 2014 are available. In the videos, she is smiling and interacting with the adults in the videos.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Audrey #478
Girl, 11 years old
Epilepsy (for which she is undergoing anticonvulsant therapy), and mild mental delay
She joins everyday activities and has good leadership skills. Following her placement at the foster family (in April 2013) a positive change is seen in terms of enriching her passive vocabulary.
She uses simple sentences and makes up a logical text with them. A positive change is seen in the girl's process of thinking. Apart from visual-figurative thinking, she is building skills for thinking aimed at problem solving and coming up with ideas and strategies. During her almost 1-year stay at a foster family environment, she has gradually been provided with options and strategies for solving problems.
This girl has built self-service habits. She is keeping her clothes clean, combing her hair, keeping her belongings in order and helping with laying and cleaning the table. She can make a sandwich for herself if she is hungry.
She is very empathetic and has a heart for weak, hurt or abandoned animals. She has started manifesting this character trait of hers after her placement in the foster family. The foster family has successfully provided emotional comfort, a feeling of safety and support to the child.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Trey and Trent #479
The younger boy is 9 years old and he has moderate mental delay and conductive hearing loss in one ear, with normal hearing in the other ear. He is very attached to his older brother.
He has started having speech therapy and that is bringing about results – his articulation organs are now more flexible, his intellectual activity which is getting more active in relation to him enriching his active and passive vocabulary, he has formed basic skills for reproducing the rhythm and structure of sentences, he can retell a story by looking at story-related pictures with some help from an adult.
The older brother is 11 years old. He is healthy and excellently developing. He has a strong emotional bond with his younger brother.
He excels at school and is motivated to achieve good results, which is quite unusual in children at that age and is just a wonderful sign for his maturity and feeling of responsibility and also an indication that he would do well and just follow the natural course of becoming fluent in a foreign language and schooling abroad. The older boy is just so ready to leave with an adoptive family.
Because we only have these boys' file for a short time, they will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for them.
These boys can fit a family environment and grow to realize their potential and be well-functioning adults. Hopefully we will see them find their forever home, with loving parents who would give them the chance for a new life.
Joey #
Joey has a diagnosis of Down Syndrome and is delayed in his psychomotor development.
Joey crawls and can pull himself up. He makes steps forward with the support of an adult. He babbles, listens to speech, and can respond to commands. He reaches for and holds toys, preferring musical toys. He can hold a pencil and a spoon. He seeks interaction with adults and tolerates other children. He is generally calm and cheerful.
Nels #
Age: 8
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Nels had heart surgery to repair a cardiac malformation. He's very small for his age, but has recently started having an increase in appetite which has resulted in weight gain. He is not yet independently walking, but will walk while holding on to one had of an adult. He also moves around while placed in a baby walker and will pull to a stand on a stable support. He examines toys and manipulates them in an effort to figure out what they do. He makes sounds to get the attention of his caregivers and cries when he wants to communicate that he needs something. He is very social and loves watching and interacting with other people.
Malinda #
Girl, born 2012
West syndrome / infantile spasms; delays in neuro-psychological development, hypotonia, facial dysmorphia, nystagmus (inconstant), systolic murmur
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Garrison #
Boy, born 2010
When taken by the 2 hands, Garrison stands up and has the support of his feet. When he is put on a children's stool, he sits on it during a meal. He actively moves his hands and legs, kicks and rolls over in bed. He rolls over in free space and turns handsprings.
Garrison is blind. He does not manipulate objects, plays with his hands-hits them against each other, slaps and puts them into his mouth; joins the hands of an adult person. He reacts to a noise and a sound, even to the slightest of them; he listens attentively and grows quiet when he hears music.
He has improved emotional tone-calmly and activelystays awake, smiles and laughs in a loud voice even touched. He recognizes familiar voices, becomes animated and utters sounds. He accepts touch and gets in touch. He tolerates more and more social situations-having a bath, eating and dressing. He utters syllables – da-da; ba-ba; shouts in a loud voice, uses his voice and utters guttural sounds.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Tenley #476
3 years old
polymalformative syndrome, a condition after surgery for atresia of the esophagus and the anus, plastic reconstruction, esophagogastroanastomosis, colostomy, restoration of the colon. She has vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis and megaureter in the left. 2-degree hypotrophy; significantly delayed neuropsychological development.
Tenley turns from back to belly and from back to a sideways position. She does not yet make attempts to crawl or stand up independently. She cannot take a sitting position independently yet. However, she is stable once placed in a sitting position. Her legs support her. When placed in a standing position, she can remain standing while holding onto a fixed support. She makes steps while held by both hands by an adult.
As regards the child's speech, she mostly produces sounds and sound combinations. She responds to voices, although she does not yet differentiate being called by name.
She reaches for, takes by herself or insistently tries to reach a toy. She plays with toys continuously (looks at them closely, transfers them from one hand into the other, examines them with her mouth). She prefers plastic toys. She reacts positively to music (children's songs). She tolerates the presence of other children or adults. The child does not always demonstrate readiness to interact or play together with an adult. She has low frustration threshold.
The child eats with an adult's assistance. She does not yet announce or control her physiological needs.
Updated pictures and information coming soon.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born 2013
Congenital malformation of the central nervous system, symptomatic epilepsy, atactic syndrome, tetraparesis, porencephalia
Boy, born 2012
Hydrocephalus posthemorrhagic
Oh sweet love needs a family and medical care.
Marilee #474
Girl, 1.7- year-old
Congenital hydrocephalus (no indications for a surgical correction at present); microcephalus; suspected infantile cerebral palsy; convergent concomitant strabismus; specific developmental disorder of motor function; delayed neuropsychological development.
Marilee vocalizes (vowel sounds such as "a-a-a"), although she does not yet produce defined syllables or connected syllables. She does not cry in a loud and clear voice. Her eye contact needs to improve further. Marilee does not yet respond to being called by name. She responds visibly to touch and relaxes greatly when someone holds her in their arms. Marilee is being monitored by a team of specialists at the orphanage.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Lyndon #475
Boy, 7-years-old
Good general condition; delayed physical and neuro-psychological development; moderate mental delay; congenital anomalies syndrome predominantly affecting the facial area; pectus excavatus-while walking he slightly shuffles and rotates his right foot
Lyndon has good overall gross motor skills development. He seeks help from an adult and constant interaction with the staff members. He has underdeveloped speech, but understands what adults say. He eats independently and tries to wash himself independently; takes his shoes on/off and undresses by himself.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
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
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There are different types of cosmetic surgeries. Listed below are some of major surgeries done all over the world, featuring the plastic surgery prices at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This is the most common type of cosmetic surgery. It involves removal of fat on the skin. The process involves inserting small thin tubes (also called cannulas) on the skin of the targeted area. The cannula loosens the body fats and suctions out fat cells in form of fluid.
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With medication, it will take only to 5 to 6 to get back to normal life and only 7 days for stitches to dissolve. Actually, one can resume work in a week's time after the surgery. After surgery visits are key. 2 to 3 times visits with the doctor will ensure the patient is out danger. Pain killers and antibiotics are given to reduce pain and prevent infections.
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It is also called mammoplasty. It is the procedure done to enlarge the breasts. An implant is placed under the breast or armpit through incision. The procedure is aimed at lifting and firming the sagging breasts. During the procedure, the excess skin beneath the breast is removed. The remainder of the skin is what the doctor uses to tighten and lift the breasts.
Healing takes shorter time. Stitches can be removed within 6 to 10 days. After the surgery the breasts are wrapped with an elastic bandage. Apart from the normal swelling, the patient may feel some sensation on the nipples. Follow up visits are encouraged to make sure there is no infection or collection of fluid in the wound. 2 visits during the healing process are vital.
Cost: Mammoplasty will cost you $5000 but again will depend on surgeon who may decide to give a package which includes lab tests, medication and follow up visits.
Risks Associated with Plastic surgery
- Reaction from drugs injected during the procedure.
- Damage of organs. In most cases the intestines, during the abdominal liposuction
- Collection of fluids on the affected. This could lead to a chronic wound.
- Any cosmetic surgery involves extraction of fat in form of fluid. Excess of this could lead to shock and eventually death.
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ICC works just like any other raid as far as defense goes - Defense over 540 is useful, but not optimal. Get rid of as many defense gems and enchants as you can without going under 540.
Currently my guild is just getting into ICC 10 man, we have downed Lord Marrowgar and have been rep farming for a while now. I've heard rumors about being over defense capped for ICC and that being so will help me take less damage and overall help my healers/raid more. Just want to see if this is true.
Here is a link to my armory Paladan I'm currently sitting at 555 defense rating, with 16 defense rating on my cloak and 20 defense rating on my shield. Just wondering if I should change those out and go back down to 540 defense rating or if I should stay where I am and stay over defense capped.
Any scrutiny/helpful comments/criticism about my gear/spec/gems/enchants would be most greatly appreciated and welcomed. Thank you all in advance.
ICC works just like any other raid as far as defense goes - Defense over 540 is useful, but not optimal. Get rid of as many defense gems and enchants as you can without going under 540.
Alright cool, I currently have no defense gems in any of my gear. I have 2 defense enchants (other than my head enchant) which now that I have some input I'll be switching out.
Thanks for the reply, more are welcome
I noticed you have 3 strength/stam gems not sure why you are doing this if its for threat go with agility/stam as agi gives us some armor, crit, attack power and dodge, personally if i need red sockets i go with dodge/stam. Also if threat is that big of a problem then just go back to arms man for gloves and drop stam enchant because you are losing more stam in the end splitting your gems between strength and stam. I saw you went 20 strength for your weapon i would recommend going mongoose instead because it has both threat and avoidence. Also going 22 stam without pursuit of justice is a no no go with tuskarr's vitality. Pallies are flat footed: warriors and druids charge the enemy and DKs pull them toward them pallies must rely on a quicker movement speed to close with our enemies.
Agility dont give paladin melee ap? Thats hunter, rogue shammy and cat?
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Thanks for all the replies everyone, just gonna answer some of the questions here then we can go from there
I went strength/stam just for block/threat. I don't have any problems with threat at all but extra threat is never turned away. Same thing with the enchant on my weapon, went with strength because of the block/threat. Honestly forgot all about Mongoose lol. Would Bladeward or Life Draining be worth it for tanking? And I don't normally have a problem with getting to mobs, and the Tuskarr Vitality enchant I see it as a waste. Avenger Shield silences so the mobs generally come to me. And if that doesn't work LOS is my friend
thank you for your comments Hammerfists, I really do appreciate them. I welcome anymore comments/criticism.
Sorry to double post but I just wanted to let you all know I changed out my gems, hope those look better lol. Still working on the weapon, should I get Bladeward or Mongoose?
Mongoose is better for pallies. Apparently b/c of SoV the uptime is around 80%.
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Alright cool. Thanks for the help guys, going to get Mongoose right now.
Being a warrior tank, i'm the most mobile class in the game. Still, i can easily say the extra mobility of tuskarrs has given me more utility than an extra 7 stam will give. I'm a strong supporter of tuskarrs and not just on the tanks but on every raid member.
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If you're going for threat don't gem strength. You'll get more by gemming expertise up until 26 at the least.
Alright, sweet deal. So basically what I'm seeing is either respec and get Pursuit of Justice or change the enchant out on my boots to Tuskarr's Vitality.
I do have a question about Tuskarr's Vitality tho, I haven't done very much end game raiding (ICC that is) save for TOC 10/25. But I was wondering what encounter/raid boss I would need to be running faster in? Does it honestly make that much of a difference?
Thank you all so very much again, I really appreciate each response and I'm learning alot.
Yes, it does make a huge difference. in ToC - Beasts is a huge one where it can mean the difference between a wipe and a kill. If you're the add tank on jaraxxus or even the main tank that needs to move him out of fire if a melee lingers too long. Faction Champs it is very useful in. Not as useful on twins if you use a strat where tanks don't ever move, which is most strats. On Anub it is also very useful, especially with phase 2 and getting back to positioning faster.
In ICC: chasing marrowgar, getting back to positions fast enough, etc. definitely helpful.
Very helpful on Lady Deathwhisper regarding add pickup, etc.
Gunship it's not as needed, but still nice, esp when avoiding rockets.
Saurfang it's not really needed as a tank, but I think all the different cirumstances where it is useful outweighs everything else.
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"defense is not optimal". This statement is not precise. Defense gives the most raw avoidance before DR, and even after DR, you'll want, for good work around the dr, more Defense rating than parry rating(discounting the obligatory amount for 540 def skill).
Agility dont give paladin melee ap? Thats hunter, rogue shammy and cat?
That's more than likely how cataclysm will work. Although feral druids will probably get an ability to get benefit from both stats. Agility gives us attack power, dodge, armor and crit while strength gives us just attack power granted pallies get shield block value and spell power from it but threat isnt your main concern its reducing damage intake.
For threat Paladan i would recommend moving points out of Divinity and into Crusade or Seal of the Pure. You already get 6% to healing with Improved Devo Aura having another 5% with 5 points will just create move overhealing. Vindication is a great talent as well its Improved Demo Shout and only costs us 2 points. Picking this up frees points for the other tanks to pick something else up.
Other thing too if you get Divine Sacrifice you might as well get Divine Guardian or just drop Divine Sacrifice all together. The reason i say this is because alone Divine Sacrifice will redirect 30% of party's damage to you but Divine Guardian will take 20% damage off the raid (not directed to you just mitigated off of them).
For an idea of a spec this is mine:The World of Warcraft Armory
If you're going for threat don't gem strength. You'll get more by gemming expertise up until 26 at the least.
I nabbed this from Jere's post in another topic this comes from maintankadin and deals with how Paladins interact with expertise:
Current conclusions:
* Expertise is about 73% as effective as dodge rating for reducing incoming damage (first link).
* Expertise is about 69% as effective as dodge rating for reducing the number of incoming attacks that connect (also first link).
* Expertise is actually 2x-4x better than dodge at reducing spike damage intake from boss melee attacks, with the added benefit that it preferentially reduces the largest spikes, thus smoothing out our spike damage by reducing the maximum spike size (second link).
* Each point of expertise rating also gives us about 1/3 of a point of STR.
Last edited by Hammerfists; 12-27-2009 at 07:46 PM.
Awesome, absolutely awesome stuff. Thank you Hammerfists for all the info, and I'm changing up my spec right now lol. I thought I had a pretty decent spec but I like the one you have way more.
Again thank you all for all the help.
You got it backwards Mctankor. Right now we get attack power from agility but in Cataclysm we more than likely wont.


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