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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."
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.
From a family who met him in 2014:
Wylie is a sweet boy, and obviously loved by the nannies. They often stooped down to talk to him, and walked hand in hand with him. He walked constantly, clapping his hands and smiling. He exhibited what I would describe as autistic tendencies. I don't recall ever hearing him speak. One day he wondered out of his groupa (apparently the door wasn't latched) into the common area we were visiting out son in. My husband took his hand and led him back. He has a special place in our hearts and we pray someone will see him and choose him. I would be glad to talk to anyone interested. He is precious. He's at a great baby house, that is very pro-adoption, and in a faster region than most.
*** 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!
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.
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.
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 2008
Backbone separation with hydrocephalus, cross- eye, Atrophy of eye nerves. Other and unspecified hydronephrosis on the left side.
Girl, born 2008
Mental delays, Cerebral Palsy, development delay. Atrophy of eye nerve. Cardiopathy.
From someone who met her in June 2013: "She was one of my absolute favorite kids I met! She is just the sweetest thing. She is diagnosed with MR not sure she really is. She was giggling and introduced herself by saying her name. She has a huge smile! She has a special nanny that does PT with her. She was bed bound when I met her but she came from a very good orphanage before she was transferred here. She needs out now!!"
Girl, born 2004
Mental delays. Down syndrome, cardiopathia. Umbilical hernia. Convergent squint.
Paige had previously been living with her mother until she lost her rights.
She can sit independently and can crawl! Her speech is not well developed but she can partially understand what you are saying. She has a very short attention span.
Update June 2013:
Lovely Paige has hair now! She broke my heart. She was just sitting on the couch rocking back and forth and didn't respond at all when I came over to her. Poor, sweet thing!! The nannys love her, but she needs more than they can give. I am not sure if the move was hard on her or what but she just rocked and rocked.
Girl, born 2007
Birth anomaly brain development, microcephaly with tetraparesis, convulsive syndrome. Mental delays. Convergent squint. Partial optic atrophy. Umbilical hernia.
Oh sweet Vera! She spends much of her day in the crib and she needs stimulation!! She is living on borrowed time. She has tremendous potential for improvement if only she is given the chance. She will require medical attention and families should expect at the very least physical therapy.
Update June 2013:
Vera is doing well! She looks good — but she still spends too much time in her crib.
Vera needs a family!
Girl, born 2004
Diagnoses: deep mental delay. Cerebral paralysis- double spastic form, microcephaly. Strabismus, divergent squint, and Optic atrophy. First degree anemia.
Sweet little Shayla could tremendously use a family and medical attention to help her thrive. She has already been living in this orphanage for 3 years and risks soon having to be transferred to a place where adoption will be next to impossible.
Her speech is not well developed, she holds toys in her hands for brief periods of time (but she sure does love to hold stuffed animals!), she has a reaction when you say her name but she is not able to communicate back but she smiles. She walks with support- can"t walk independently. Children in this orphanage need families! They do not receive enough interaction/therapy to help them thrive. They are seen as hopeless but we know that is not true!
Update June 2013:
This is not a great picture [on the right] but she would NOT sit still. She was wanting to move!! She thought it was so funny and would not stop laughing and rocking back and forth about the camera. The nannys also were laughing with her- her laugh and happiness is very infectious.
Girl, born 2005
Mild to moderate delays, needs dental work
Sweet girl! She needs a mama to paint her nails and braid her hair. She's trying so hard to force a smile for the camera.
Girl, born 2007
Symptomatic epilepsy, autism, development delay, scoliosis, dermatitis, mental delays
She loved, loved loved the camera. Could not get enough of it but she would prefer to hold it herself. She was able to follow directions and was playing independently with toys.
Lauren says "HI Mama!! I'm here waiting for you!" (in this photo she is riding a rocking horse!)
Lauren is a super-sweet and active little girl. She is very social and affectionate, and will do well in a family setting.
From her medical records: chondrodysplasia
As with all children living in these difficult conditions, this child's cognitive development has regressed significantly since he/she was younger. It is of crucial importance that any family considering the adoption of an older child from the mental institution setting be well prepared for what to expect with regards to how the neglect and lack of adequate medical care and nourishment has affected this child. These children all have TREMENDOUS potential for improvement, and deserve to have a life outside these four walls.
Girl, born 2008
Mental delays, anomaly innate of development of central nervous system and spinal hernia with lower paraplegia, cross- eye. Chronic kidney infections (obstructive pyelonephritis, and congenital megaureter)
From someone who met her, summer 2013:
This girl has my heart. I can not get her off my mind! I wish I was in a place to adopt or I would go get her. I really, really hope a family falls in love with her like I have! I got to kiss her and love on her for a little bit. No idea what she was saying to me but she gave the biggest smile- very photogenic. I can't bear to think about her just sitting in the wheelchair and watching the other kids play!
Girl, born 2007
Cerebral palsy, dysplastic cardiopathy, first degree flatfoot, incorrect posture, hearing loss, epilepsy
Girl, born 2002
Mild to moderate delays, Cerebral Palsy
Update June 2013:
Frieda is also very sweet but is delayed. She is shy when you meet her but she loves lollipops and will smile for one There is video also available with her in it, for interested families. She knew the words to the lyrics to the songs they performed and also tried to dance along to the music. She does like to rock a little bit when she sits more than likely to self-soothe.
Boy, Born 2001
Alexey is consdered significantly delayed. He is fully mobile, and oh so handsome! But he has been given a second chance at life, saved from the mental institution and living in this well-kept school setting.
From a family who met him, Sept 2012:
Alexei is really a handsome guy and I think he knows it! He was playing ball with his groupa and is very active. When he was given a cookie from us he said thank you appropriately and made perfect eye contact. He will be a joy to any family with sons at home!
Update June 2013:
Alexey has a very big sweet tooth! He would not put down his lollipop to take a picture- when asked he told us politely "No, thank you."
Girl, born 2001
Diagnosis: severe grade of the mental delay, hydrocephalus, fibrosis of hyaloid, secondary glaucoma, exfoliation/detachment of retina, congenital defect of the heart partition
Angela is very small for her age. She needs a family!
Update June 2013:
She is so sweet. She is blind, but follows with her head your voice and she smiles very big when you talk to her! She has such potential but is in a bed!!
Girl, born 2002
Mild to moderate delays
Another lovely young lady, still waiting for her forever family.
Update June 2013:
This picture does not show off her true beauty! She loved wearing this dress as when she danced the beads went flying. She has some pretty good dancing moves! I am not sure if she knew the words to the song but her mouth moved the entire time. She also rocks when she sits and does present as delayed. She has a very sweet, shy smile.
Girl, born 2005
Diagnsis: mental delays, light degree tetraparesis (CP)
Miss Nadene has regressed greatly in the orphanage. She has bad memory and attention. She is very shy and quiet. She needs help often but she can walk with support. She could use the love of a family to really blossom!
She is a mover! It was difficult to get her to stand still.
Girl, born 2005
Mild to moderate mental delays
This little peach is just waiting for a family of her own!
Update June 2013:
So disappointed her new picture is fuzzy. She is teeny-tiny and a very happy little girl!
Girl, born 2004
Mild to moderate mental delays
Isn't she just the sweetest?
Update June 2013:
Coralina is also such a sweet girl! She loved the beach balls and was running around the room making sure they all stayed in one place. She is very small especially considering she is almost 9. She is in a video, available to interested families.
Girl, born February 2003
Mental delays, fetal alcohol syndrome, microcephaly, partial atrophy of optic nerve, birth vitium cordis
Alys is a beautiful, sweet girl who is already 9 years old! She has significant mental delays, FAS, microcephaly and partial atrophy of optic nerve. She could greatly benefit from a family!
Update June 2013:
She was about ready to take her nap when I saw her. She already had her hands behind her head relaxing! She does get out of her crib and her orphanage just created an outside safe space for older children who are in cribs.
Married couples only. Larger families and older parents welcome.
Girl, born 2003
Mild to moderate delays, left eye condition
Update June 2013:
Look at Delta- isn't she beautiful?! She is SO, SO sweet- we gave the kids lollipops and she grabbed my hand and squeezed it and said thank you. She is very "with it"- the kids danced for me and she was one of the very few that was on beat! She is able to follow directions and imitate. I have a video but for privacy reasons I can't put it on her profile but if a family is considering her I would be happy to share!
Girl, Born 2001
From her medical records: congenital microcephaly, autism
Justine is a pretty girl with dark hair and eyes. She is fully mobile and active. Her face bears features of FAS, but this is not documented and is only a cautionary disclosure.
As with all children living in these difficult conditions, this child's cognitive development has regressed significantly since he/she was younger. It is of crucial importance that any family considering the adoption of an older child from the mental institution setting be well prepared for what to expect with regards to how the neglect and lack of adequate medical care and nourishment has affected this child. These children all have TREMENDOUS potential for improvement, and deserve to have a life outside these four walls.
ALIVE and WAITING!
A question was raised about whether Kiersten had passed away, but this photo was taken March 14, 2012 She still needs a family!
Isn't Kiersten beautiful? She is 12 years old but is still very much a toddler. She is not able to walk on her own. There is nothing in her medical records to indicate why she is so delayed, and she does not show obvious facial features of FAS…her needs are quite unknown.
From her medical records: significant mental delay, congenital hypothyroidism
As with all children living in these difficult conditions, this child's cognitive development has regressed significantly since he/she was younger. It is of crucial importance that any family considering the adoption of an older child from the mental institution setting be well prepared for what to expect with regards to how the neglect and lack of adequate medical care and nourishment has affected this child. These children all have TREMENDOUS potential for improvement, and deserve to have a life outside these four walls.
Girl, born 2004
Mild to moderate delays
Update June 2013:
She is delayed but she tries very hard to keep up with everything. She is super, super smiley- like she could not stop smiling and giggling. She loved singing and she also loved watching everyone else dance (she did not participate). She also rocks when she sits, but again probably to self-soothe. There is video available with her in it as well.
Girl, Born 2003
Alisha was born with Penn-Sjogren Syndrome. We do not have any other info indicating why she may be cognitively and physically delayed. She has cognitive delays, and a divergent squint.
Update 2012:
Little Miss Alisha's eyesight has regressed significantly. She needs a family!
She can't move by herself but she tries to sit. Her speech is not developed. Mental processes are not formed. Ideation is not developed. Alisha is friendly and quiet. Her emotional world is poor. She needs care constantly.
Update June 2013:
Look how good she looks! When I saw her she was sitting on the floor with another child, and she reached out and tugged on my pant leg almost like "look at me!" I said her name, and she gave me a big grin.
Chrystyna is a beautiful, brown haired, brown eyed girl who deserves a chance at a better life! Her official orphanage papers say she has developmental delays/difficulties from birth, but nothing more specific than that. It is possible she has FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome). Her biological mother was deprived her parental rights in December 2004, and the biological father is not known. Chrystyna has so much potential, and will be a precious gift to any family who adopts her.
Chrystyna is already living in an institution, so we need a family for her right away!
UPDATE: God has been watching Chrystyna. She was recently transferred out of the institution into a wonderful facility, where they teach these children, work with them, and they appear very well cared for. The difference in the few girls who were transferred OUT of the institution is incredible! Please give these girls a second chance for a loving family!
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.
From a family who met her, Sept 2012:
She is getting settled into her new environment. She seems to be very comfortable in her groupa. She is very beautiful and still has a lot of potential. She deserves a chance!
From someone who met her, June 2013:
During the music performance, she was constantly stimming really fast (like it looks like she is being fast forwarded) and after they finished she was taken out by a nanny. Not sure what is going on with her; If interested families want to see the videos they are welcome to! I know a family tried to take pictures of her last year but couldn't get a good one because she moved so much!
Girl, Born 2002
Cerebral Palsy, mild/moderate mental delays
Anastasia is a lovely young lady with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anastasia was born with CP, and has difficulty walking, but she is very smart and affectionate and doing well. Physical therapy will work wonders for her. She will be a wonderful daughter for anyone who considers her!
Update June 2013:
This girl is a dancer! She does not let her CP stop her and she was up and dancing up and down to the music. She is mobile and does walk unassisted but poor thing desperately needs PT and is not receiving it. Her legs do not go straight
Girl, born 2001
Mild to moderate mental delays
Soleil comes very highly recommended from the orphanage director. She has shown great progress since she entered the orphanage.
She is running out of time — a family must be found for her before she turns 16!
Update June 2013:
Soliel really stands out. She is a helper. She was helping the younger children stand up and dance and they were watching her to mimic what to do. She seems to be one of children that helps the orphanage staff as she is able to follow directions. She can read and speaks very clearly when asked questions. It is unclear why she is in this specific orphanage and they pointed her out specifically as needing a family! She is a very sweet girl who said she has dreamed about having a family but isn't sure if she will ever have one- it just about broke my heart. There is also video available with her in it!
Bernadette #521
Bernadette is a 4 year old girl who has hydrocephalus (shunt installed), infantile cerebral palsy, hypotrophy, strabismus, significantly delayed physical and neuropsychological development.
She has recently started making attempts to crawl; turns from back to belly; remains seated when provided with support; produces random sounds; stops crying when she receives individual attention; rejoices when involved in interactions with adults.
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.
Juliet #524
Girl, 6 years old
Juliet has normal physical development and significantly delayed neuropsychological development. She has been diagnosed with early childhood schizophrenia and is reported to demonstrate aggressive behavior and restlessness (mild mental delay in a child with aggressive and self-aggressive manifestations). However, her videos seem to present quite a different situation: in the videos you will see her: walk; seek her foster mother's physical closeness; cut with scissors; wave her hand for "Hello"; blow kisses; treat other people with some candy and allow to be kissed; press the buttons of a computer keyboard; point at things/places and vocalize so as to express her wishes; examine different objects with interest; pretend to be talking on the phone; draw and color; throw a ball; go downstairs; write, stick and erase with a rubber; follow instructions; play at a playground and go down the slide. The child does not demonstrate any restlessness or aggressive behavior in any of the videos, on the contrary-she is very positive, calm and outgoing.
The characteristics prepared by the kindergarten the girl attends also presents the child in a positive light: she demonstrates a desire to express herself verbally; understands instructions; joins organized activities; integrates in the group of children; actively participates in the educational process; has age-correspondent knowledge, skills and competences; The child's sessions with a speech therapist are bringing about good results.
All this creates serious doubts about her diagnosis. In our practice we have seen cases where children have been diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders only for the purpose of their foster families receiving more substantial funding from the state for having to take care of a child with such conditions. We feel that this might be the case here, as well. We will try hard to collect additional information about Juliet and we hope that there will be people able to see in between the lines and make their own judgment about this little girl's actual condition.
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.
Suzanna #19-5
Girl, 1 year old
spina bifida (surgically repaired), hydrocephalus (shunt installed), club feet, delayed development
Suzanna smiles when someone talks to her and laughs aloud when adults play with her. She has started making sound and sound combinations. She seeks a familiar adult with her eyes. She remains seated for a while when properly placed and provided with support. She has a positive attitude towards herself and her surroundings. She looks at hanging and musical toys with interest and focuses her attention quickly.
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.
Lissa #518
Girl, 4 and a half years
Spina bifida (in a condition after surgery shortly after birth), hydrocephalus, dysplasia of both hip joints. The girl is in a satisfactory general condition and has satisfactory physical development.
Her skills indicate a good course of development (she follows different verbal instructions; understands adults' speech; expresses her wishes, interests and needs in sentences; puts 5 cubes one on top of the other; strings rings on a fixed stand; scribbles on a sheet of paper spontaneously and diligently; demonstrates good emotional tonus; interacts with both adults and children; imitates actions that she has observed).
In the recent videos you will see this radiant girl play; interact with adults and follow their instructions; make eye contact; move around; use words; laugh; put cubes one on top of the other; point at some parts of the body.
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, 8 years old
Physiologically healthy, Learning and language difficulties, Child abuse syndrome, Intellectual disability
Initially was diagnosed with moderate mental delays and an inferior IQ, diagnostic was modified for mild mental retardation and finally after psychological reevaluation her IQ is determined to be normal. Mental examination shows a calm and inexpressive child, staring off into space that shows indifference and only speaks when I ask her something, assures to be euthymic even though her appearance seems to be of sadness. Some level of cognition deficit, I have to repeat questions, she writes her name but unable to make her to read some words, can't add 2+2, low tone of voice, monotone, without any inflection, her thought seems coherent, concrete, limited to isolated words and short phrases, good sleep habits, poor appetite, thin physical constitution, remembers "papa me pegaba" (my father used to hit me), there is no suicidal ideas but " cansada de la vida" (tired of life), she isolates herself "solo tengo una amiguita" (I only have one little friend), no anxiety data. When child arrived to institution her caretaker described her as aggressive, hyperactive and complaints about misbehaving at school. Currently auto-sufficient to get dress, hygiene needs, eating moving from one place to another. The report card shows that she is inhibited, affectionate, fast learner, likes to participate in activities. Psychology report from 2013 reports no behavioral problems, calm, received therapy and attends to elementary school.
Boy, born June 2010
Mental delays, speech developmental disorder, congenital cardiopathy – Ebstein anomaly or Horner syndrome (heart murmur)
Pablo doesn't show signs of recent or past of physical abuse. Echo-cardiogram and electrocardiogram performed showed ebstein anomaly (Horner Syndrome), moderated apical interventricular communication. Doesn't require surgical treatment based on electrocardiogram results. Requires biannual follow up with both echo-cardiogram and electrocardiogram. It is possible that as an adult he will probably require tricuspid valve replacement.
Girl, born 2003
Cerebral palsy
From a family that spent time with her January 2015:
Very sweet girl who loved to practice English with me. Very tight scissor gait but walks with walker and up and down stairs. She also can hop a bit like a frog on hands and feet when she doesn't have her walker. She is polite and likes chocolate! She seems a little shy but not so much she wouldn't talk to us. I have tons of photos because there was a whole bunch of selfies with my daughter.
From an adoptive family who met her in Jan 2015: "I sat next to Rebecca today at an orphanage Christmas concert. She is SO cute! When she came in to sit down, she was SO excited to be there. She saw a boy in the row in front of us that she knew, and they greeted each other warmly. Her smile lit up her whole face.
We were sitting in the last row, so she stood quiet and attentive during the concert, her hands on the back of the chair in front of her, peering between adults' shoulders to see her friends and classmates perform. Her hair was elaborately pulled back into a series of little ponytails on top of her head, which were then braided together. The caregiver sitting next to her obviously likes her quite a lot. At the end, of the concert, all the kids who are mobile were taken up to dance around the Christmas tree, and she and little Wetherby (who really is quite little)! danced next to each other in the circle. "
Boy, born 2004
Arthrogryposis of legs
Ian has total control and use of his hands, good flexibility and good fine motor skills. His arms also don't seem affected by the arthrogryposis, and he has full range of shoulder motion. He walks with his legs stiff and unbending, balancing on one side and then the other as he swings his body around to move forward. He has very little, if any, flexibility in his knees.
From the waist up, Ian is about the size of a normal 10yo. His head, arms, hands, and shoulder width are all very comparable to a typical American 10yo. However, his legs are very thin and very short, about the length of a 4yo, if even that, and his feet are the size of a toddler's. As a result of the proportion disparity, his hands when down at his side extend to his knees. He does not have club feet.
From a family who met him in late 2014:
Ian is a wonderful, wonderful child! He will do fabulously in a family. He always has a smile on his face and is happy to see us each day when we visit our son. When we arrive, he always makes eye contact with me and smiles his huge, infectious smile after I say hello. Ian isn't all over us begging for our attention the way some of the children are. His personality is more reserved than that, and he absolutely blossoms when we talk to him or pay him any attention. He's very bright and attends a regular school. He is polite and friendly. He played important roles in both the New Year's and the Christmas pageants, and he danced and moved and smiled and sang along with the other kids — so cute! Ian recited his lines so well!
While Ian's walking is slow, he is fully mobile and doesn't let his physical limitations stop him from doing what he wants to do. From what I can tell, Ian takes care of all of his personal needs without help. The orphanage is set up in a recurring series of half-floors, so there are are staircases all over the orphanage. Ian holds on to the handrails and moves slowly but does handle the stairs all on his own.
Boy, born 2008
Down syndrome
From a family who met Wetherby in Jan 2015:
He is a sweet little kid! He loves to dance and loves music. He is incredibly tiny for his age and definitely needs a family's love and care to help him grow. He is in the same group as Rebecca. They frequently dance together to music the caregivers will play for them on the TV.
Elayna #6-30
Age: 7
Diagnosis: mild CP
Elayna says words,knows the names of the children in the sector, and carries out instructions. She speaks with simple sentences but her articulation is disturbed due to the main disease. She names some domestic animals, fruits and vegetables. She says her name and counts to five on her own. She asks variety of questions. She moves around by crawling and on all four while helping with her paretic hand, sits up on her own and follows the instructions of the physical therapist. She pulls up to a standing position with adult's help or by unmoving support: she makes steps with the help of a gait trainer or holding on to both hands. She walks alongside unmoving support independently. She needs two aids. She plays with toys. The child throws and catches a ball. She builds a tower of 10 blocks, builds with blocks (towers imitating houses, fences, etc.), she fits in mosaics; she takes out and fits in elements in the Seguin Board, puts together two pairs of pictures from "Lotto" game, fits in and strings, puts complicated forms in the bedding but has difficulties with the spastic hand. It prevents her from improving her motor skills. She brushes her teeth with help. She eats on her own table food. She drinks from a cup. She puts the bib on her own, puts away and puts in order the utensils. She picks out her clothes and makes attempts to undress on her own. She takes off her shoes alone but needs help to put them on. She goes to Montessori therapy and is in Kindergarten at the local special education school. She likes to be the center of the attention. She manages to have things her way and stands up for her desires. She observes the play of the other children and laughs loud, teases and plays with her peers, enters into interactions with them showing selective attitude; she sooths the children if they cry but manages to take away from them the toys that she prefers. She insists on participating in the joint activities. She demonstrates observed actions with objects. She likes very much to interact with adults and always tries to attract their attention. She has a developed bond with a member of the staff. She likes to listen to music, shows with gestures and hums to children's songs.
Additional photos and videos are available through the agency.
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.
Corey #514
This charming 7 year old boy has been diagnosed with epilepsy with very rare generalized tonic-clonic seizures and moderate mental delay with a significant disturbance in behavior, requiring attention and treatment.
He walks stably and runs, eats independently, learns to maintain good personal hygiene and keeps his private space in order; has formed a relationship of attachment with his foster family.
He makes progress in his speech development and has learned a lot of words since his placement at the foster family. His placement there has a positive effect on the boy's overall development and he progresses 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.
Alexandre #28
Boy, almost 2 years old
Osteogenesis imperfecta type III/IV. Emotionally he is doing very well and is very communicative!
He is very emoti


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Oral History Program Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln Interviewed by Marci Farr 23 September 2010 Oral History Program Weber State University Stewart Library Ogden, Utah Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln Interviewed by Marci Farr 23 September 2010 Copyright © 2010 by Weber State University, Stewart Library Mission Statement The Oral History Program of the Stewart Library was created to preserve the institutional history of Weber State University and the Davis, Ogden and Weber County communities. By conducting carefully researched, recorded, and transcribed interviews, the Oral History Program creates archival oral histories intended for the widest possible use. Interviews are conducted with the goal of eliciting from each participant a full and accurate account of events. The interviews are transcribed, edited for accuracy and clarity, and reviewed by the interviewees (as available), who are encouraged to augment or correct their spoken words. The reviewed and corrected transcripts are indexed, printed, and bound with photographs and illustrative materials as available. Archival copies are placed in Special Collections. The Stewart Library also houses the original recording so researchers can gain a sense of the interviewee's voice and intonations. Project Description The St. Benedict's School of Nursing was founded in 1947 by the Sisters of Mount Benedict. The school operated from April 1947 to 1968. Over the forty-one year period, the school had 605 students and 357 graduates. In 1966, the program became the basis for Weber State College's Practical Nursing Program. This oral history project was created to capture the memories of the graduates and to add to the history of nursing education in Ogden. The interviews focus on their training, religion, and experiences working with doctors, nurses, nuns, and patients at St. Benedict's Hospital. This project received funding from the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Division of State History. ____________________________________ Oral history is a method of collecting historical information through recorded interviews between a narrator with firsthand knowledge of historically significant events and a well-informed interviewer, with the goal of preserving substantive additions to the historical record. Because it is primary material, oral history is not intended to present the final, verified, or complete narrative of events. It is a spoken account. It reflects personal opinion offered by the interviewee in response to questioning, and as such it is partisan, deeply involved, and irreplaceable. ____________________________________ Rights Management Special Collections All literary rights in the manuscript, including the right to publish, are reserved to the Stewart Library of Weber State University. No part of the manuscript may be published without the written permission of the University Librarian. Requests for permission to publish should be addressed to the Administration Office, Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 84408. The request should include identification of the specific item and identification of the user. It is recommended that this oral history be cited as follows: Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln, an oral history by Marci Farr, 23 September 2010, WSU Stewart Library Oral History Program, Special Collections, Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, UT. iii Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln Graduation Photo Class of 1956 Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln September 23, 2010 1 Abstract: This is an oral history interview with Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln, conducted by Marci Farr and Sarah Langsdon, on September 23, 2010. In this interview, Josephine discusses her recollections and experiences with the St. Benedict's School of Nursing. MF: This is Marci Farr. We are interviewing Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln. She graduated from St. Benedict's School of Nursing in 1956. It is September 23, 2010 and we are interviewing her at her home in South Ogden. Could you tell us about your family, where you grew up, and where you attended school? JH: I grew up in Dolores, Colorado and came to Ogden in 1953, right out of high school. I entered the three year nursing program at St. Benedict's School of Nursing in September. It was inexpensive, but as students we paid for it by working 48 hour weeks. At that time staff weekly hours were reduced from 48 to 45, but as students we remained on the 48 hour schedule. After graduation I worked on the surgical unit at St. Ben's for a year. My take home pay after two weeks was ninety-six dollars. After a year of work, my friend Margie Boyd and I decided to find work in California. We found a job in Oakland at the Kaiser-Permanente Hospital, but didn't like Oakland and moved to San Jose two weeks later. We lived in San Jose for several years and worked at O'Connor Hospital, run by the Sisters of Charity. Later I took a job at the Sunnyvale Medical Clinic in Sunnyvale. I worked there for several years, and met my husband who was in the Navy and stationed at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California. He was a navigator and flew in Vietnam until he was discharged. Then he worked as a navigator for United Airlines 2 until the airlines developed a navigational system. At that time he decided to enter graduate school and we moved to Ogden in 1971. He enrolled at the University of Utah and a few months later, through no plan of my own, I enrolled into the University of Utah BSN Program through the extended program at Weber College. I say through no plan of my own, because returning to school was the last thing on my mind as I was caring for our first baby. Richard, my brother called me one day and said, "You know there is a BSN Program here through the University of Utah and you really ought to think about it." My answer was, "Yeah, I'll think about it." Soon after, I received a call from Janice Hassell, a co-conspirator, who was teaching in the BSN Program. Janice had graduated from St. Ben's with my sister, Pat in 1958. Janice said "I understand you are interested in the BSN Program." I said, "Not exactly." Janice kept calling. I am certain she and my brother were in constant dialogue. I finally discussed it with my husband and decided I might as well give it a try. I had at a time or two thought about getting a BSN, but knowing that I had to take chemistry was a definite deterrent. I was told that Weber had developed a fifteen hour summer chemistry course, which would be acceptable for entrance into the BSN Program. Oh! Well, one summer I thought, not so bad. Little did I know! The chemistry consisted of three courses. The first course was three weeks of inorganic chemistry, the second course was three weeks of organic chemistry and the third course was three weeks of biochemistry. At the end of one and a half weeks in each course we had midterm exams and final exams at the end of each three weeks. I remember very little about that summer other then chemistry. I did ace all 3 three courses and after 18 months of other courses I earned a BSN, December 1973. By then, I was pregnant with our second child and my husband had been accepted into a doctoral program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Christopher was born in April 1974 and we moved to California in August. My husband completed his doctorate in 1978 and we moved to a job at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. I taught in a practical nursing school and when our older son, Paul was in high school I entered the MSN Program at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio and received my master's two weeks before our older son graduated from high school. After graduation, I received a faculty position at the University of Toledo. After our second son was in college, I again returned to school at the Medical College of Ohio and received a second master's as a nurse practitioner. I entered a part-time practice and continued teaching. Approximately, a year later, my husband developed a neurological condition which required much of my time. For economic reasons, I remained at the University of Toledo and gave up my dream of being a nurse practitioner. My husband passed away June 30, 2007. I continued to work until the end of the academic year 2009 and retired at age 74. My son Christopher graduated with a master's degree in child psychology from the University of Washington and works as a counselor at a school for troubled children as well as having his own small practice. He is married, has a beautiful baby (Gabriel) and lives in Seattle. Paul, my older son, received a doctorate from Ohio State, has worked at the State 4 Department in D.C. and recently moved to a historian position at Hickam Air Base in Hawaii. MF: Why did you decide to become a nurse? Was there any reason? JH: Right out of high school, I had no aspirations of becoming a nurse. I didn't even know what a nurse was or did. I came from a small town in Colorado, population 1000 and graduated with a class of 23. After I graduated I knew that I did not want to spend the rest of my life in Dolores. My best friend had been accepted to a nursing program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. So when my parents suggested St. Benedict's in Ogden, Utah it sounded good to me. My parents already lived in Ogden, so it was not like moving away from home. Margie Boyd and I, the only two students from Ogden, were roommates. We were able to go home for the weekend and Margie's mom sent loads of food with her. Our other classmates knew who to visit when we returned on Sunday afternoon. MF: Do you have any funny stories about her? JH: There were three of us in our class who were short. Margie, Donny Siddoway and myself. Margie was slightly taller than me. We used to measure ourselves to see who was taller. One day we measured the length of our legs and discovered that my legs were longer than hers. I have to this day, never let her forget it. She is also two months older than I am and I remind her every birthday. When stressed about school, depressed, or a classmate dropped out, Margie and I would discuss dropping out. At these time we would wonder to the window in the lounge and look out at this lonely tree on a rock on the 5 mountain. Margie would say, "You know what. As long as that tree stays up there, you and I are staying here. We are going to get through this." That little tree helped get us through school. Margie and I were roommates for five years after we moved to California. We have remained friends all these year. She is married, has two daughters and two grandchildren and lives in Mesa, Arizona MF: What do you remember about the Sisters when you were in training? JH: Sister Berno was the director and Sister Mary Margaret the hospital administrator. There were many rules and restrictions. Sister Berno had (has) an angelic face. That is all you could see because of the habit. She was like a wisp of air, looked like an angel, and spoke softly, but we were terrified of her and avoided her when she was around. Margie's and my room was right next to the nun's quarters. Sometimes Margie and I would be in our room doing what-ever, Sister Berno would walk by, close our door, say nothing and walk away. As students, we had very little contact with Sister Mary Margaret. However, if we got out of line or broke curfew we heard from her. The dorm doors were locked early and the hospital locked at 8 pm after visitor's hours. Curfew was at nine and we had to sign in at the front desk when we entered through the hospital. However,as with all students, there were ways to circumvent the curfew. One way was to communicate with the student assigned to the "neurology" (psych) unit. The Neuro unit was on the first floor and had a back entrance. By entering though there, one could bypass the front desk. Pineview Reservoir was a no no, but we found ourselves there often during the summer. Some of my classmates got caught one time, 6 because they had taken the army surplus blankets from the dorm to lie on the beach. While there, they witnessed a young man injured by the propeller when he jumped out of a boat. Being good Samaritans they rushed to help him and wrapped him in the blankets. Consequently, the blankets, which also said St. Benedict's School of Nursing were discovered in the emergency room. Sister Mary Margaret was not happy about that incident. When returning to the dorm after the doors were locked, or when going from the dorm to the hospital or hospital to dorm after hours we had to go through the connecting tunnel. The tunnel was spooky and no one liked to go through it alone. Most often we would wait for another student. Despite this, sometimes students would hide in the tunnel and jump out at other unsuspecting students. MF: Did you have any other interactions with the Sisters after hours? JH: Yes, we did have friendly interactions with the Sisters especially the younger ones. There was a tennis court and we would watch them play tennis. Sister Mercy was like a friend that we could talk with. We were often treated to ice cream out in the lawn in the summer and could have all the ice cream we wanted. But as I recall, the ice cream flavor was most often peppermint. Something else we had all summer was rhubarb, which came from the monastery in Huntsville. We had rhubarb in every way that it can be prepared. I guess I remember these two as I'm neither fond of peppermint ice cream nor rhubarb. We also had plenty of eggs, but most often they were "soft cooked," as Sister Boniface called them. We could not have fried eggs, because they were not healthy. 7 Sister Boniface was the dietician and she ruled the hospital kitchen with an iron hand. She also taught nutrition and we had to spend a month with her in the diet kitchen. We were terrified of her and dreaded the diet kitchen rotation. She was tall and thin, had a high squeaking voice and wore thick glasses. When she looked at you her eyes looked huge. We always knew which student was assigned to the diet kitchen because they had the "deer in the headlights" look all the time and the student could be seen running up the stairs carrying meal trays. Special diets often had to be delivered to the patients by the student and the student was not allowed to take the elevator. Sister Mary Gerald was in charge of the medical floor. Most of the students liked the medical unit as Sister Mary Gerald treated the students well. I can't remember who was in charge of pediatrics. I do remember Second South. I think that's what it was called. This was where the polio victims were isolated during the early 50's. MF: What were your favorite classes that you took? JH: I like anatomy and later physiology with Sister Estelle. I liked those courses very much because I was so naive when I started school. For me studying anatomy and physiology was like porn. "Wow! You are put together that way?" Especially, male anatomy. We did not talk about the body at home. Sister Estelle also taught microbiology and I enjoyed microbiology, although I found microbiology harder. Working with the microscope was challenging. I remember one time finally getting my slide perfect and calling Sister Estelle to take a look at it; then I moved the scope and put the lens right through the slide. 8 I also liked Nursing Arts taught by Miss Barker who later became Mrs. Morton. Making a hospital bed was another challenge for me because I had never really made a bed, especially a hospital bed with square corners and tight sheets. To this day I still make square corners on my top sheets. Miss Barker always looked prim and proper. She wore starched uniforms with button down long sleeves and was our role model. We all wanted to be Miss Barker. The skills learned in nursing arts stay with you forever. In those days there were no disposables. We set up medications in bottle caps. The syringes were all glass and breakable. The syringe plungers were not necessarily matched with the syringe. Syringes and plungers were sterilized in a water sterilizer and then attempts were made to match them. One of my student life experiences (mishaps) occurred when administering my first intramuscular injection of penicillin. My favorite clinical instructor, Miss McKellar, I'm not certain of the spelling (we called her Mac) was with me. I prepared the penicillin, it did not come all prepared like it does now, I greeted the patient and had him lie across the bed, prepped the correct site, and entered the gluteus medius muscle perfectly...at that moment the plunger fell out of the syringe and the penicillin ran down the patient's buttocks and down his leg. I stood there in shock, thinking, "I'm going to die." As a nursing instructor I have always remembered that incident and it has made me more empathetic with students. MF: Do you remember any of the doctors that were in the hospital? JH: One of our favorite residents was Dr. Seager. Recently I went to help at the clinic at Rescue Mission on Wall Avenue. I understand the lady in charge of 9 the clinic is Mrs. Seager. It's a small world. Dr. Howe was "the surgeon." We were all terrified of him. Doctor Swindler, "the orthopedic surgeon." We liked him, but he made us scrub the bones in surgery and made us all wear orthopedic shoes. Our feet were measured when we first started clinical and orthopedic shoes were ordered for all of us. They were ugly. When Dr. Howe or Dr. Swindler yelled everyone jumped. As students, we were taught to stand up and get out of the way when a doctor approached. If we were found in the nurse's station and a doctor approached we were to leap up and let him have our seat. Another doctor I have never forgotten was Dr. Lumas. I learned from him that when he ordered a post-op patient ambulated at 4 p.m., he meant the patient was to be ambulated at 4 p.m. and why. The major causes of death following surgery are complications related to immobility (respiratory, peripheral vascular and gastrointestinal). The best way to prevent these complications is to get the patient upright and moving. As a student I was assigned a post-op patient who at 4:00 p.m. was feeling sick from the anesthetic, vomiting, in pain and did not feel well enough to get up. I felt sympathetic (in nursing you're taught empathy not sympathy) for the patient, did not explain why it was important that she get up and decided to give her "a little more time." When asked by Dr. Lumas if the patient had ambulated as ordered, I tried to explain why the patient had not been up. My explanation did not make an impression with him, but his response to me has never been forgotten. MF: What would you do with your classmates or your roommate if you had a night off? 10 JH: As students we worked split shifts and seldom had much time off. We worked on the units from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Classes ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Then we went back to work from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. By 7 p.m. we were pretty tired and had to study until lights out at 10 p.m. If our schedule was on night duty (mine seemed to come much too often) we worked the entire 8 hour shift and got off in time for class. Consequently, bedtime did not come until 11 a.m. It was hard to sleep because the rest of the students were up and about making noise. When I graduated I vowed that I would get a job at McDonald's before I would work night shift again. Working night shift was stressful because often times we were the only nurse (student) on the unit. One night, as a first year student, I arrived on 2 South to find that I was the only nurse and had a patient in an iron lung. I had never seen an iron lung and did not know what to do and no one to ask other than the shift nurse who was leaving. All she said was, "if the power goes out, you have to use the bellows." I prayed all night that the power would not go off as I did not know how to use the bellows. MF: Did you get a time off in the summer? JH: Not really. The nursing program was thirty-six months, twelve months a year, unlike the nine months for four years college programs. When the Weber College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program started around 1954, we could not understand how students could be trained to be nurses in eighteen months, plus they did not have the clinical experience that we had. The students at St. Ben's were the major work force at the hospital. As senior students we were taking charge of units and when we graduated from St. Benedict's we felt confident that we could walk into any hospital and function 11 as nurses in most clinical settings. It was not hard to move on to another facility. One of the problems that hospitals, now days have hiring new graduates is that their experiences are fairly limited. Even the BSN programs graduates do not get the clinical experience that we did at St. Ben's. Now there are distance nursing programs where the clinical experiences are limited further. Hospitals want new grads to land on their feet and go. Well, they can't do that and new RNs require internship and preceptor programs where they work one on one with an experienced RN. This is a major expense for hospitals. Nursing has changed. Patient acuity levels are much higher and demands on the bedside nurse are greater. Students entering nursing have different agendas then we did in the 50's and 60's. The nursing goal of dedicating your life to care for the sick is no longer true (if it ever was). Goals now days vary, from "it's easy to be a nurse," to mobility (you can find a job anywhere, you can move on to another area of nursing, you don't have to stay at one job because there are openings elsewhere), the technology is stimulating and exciting and now days the salaries are comparable to other professions. Opportunities in nursing have few boundaries. MF: Did you do rotations in Hastings, Nebraska? JH: No. In my time we had a "neuro" (psychiatric) unit at St. Benedict's. My sister (Pat) graduated two years after I did and her class went to Hastings. My class and previous classes went to Denver for our pediatric rotation at Children's Hospital. We looked forward to that rotation because we got away "from the nuns." For three months we felt that we had more freedom. My group went in 12 September and returned to St. Ben's just before Christmas. Pediatrics was not my thing, but we enjoyed our time in Denver. MF: Which out of all the floors that you rotated through, which was your favorite? JH: My favorite was the surgical unit, which as I recall, was on the third floor. Second favorite was the medical unit on the second floor. Pediatrics was also on the second floor. Many of the students could hardly wait to get into OB and work with babies. As I mentioned above, babies and little people were not my favorites Miss or Mrs. Etcheverry (I can't remember if that was her maiden name or her married name) was the obstetrics instructor. One of the nurses we loved on the OB units was Pat (Hopkins) Brown's sister. Pat Hopkins graduated in my sister Pat's 1958 class. Some of the nurses who worked at St. Ben's were single and lived in the nursing student's dorm. Consequently, they were near and dear to our hearts as they mentored and took good care of us. The first time some of the students (I was one of those) saw Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan show was in one of their rooms. MF: Tell us a little bit about your capping ceremony? Did that take place after six months? JH: Capping ceremony took place somewhere mid-year of the first year. Capping was a big event. We marched holding a Florence Nightingale Lamp in our hands. Sister Berno did the capping. I received a small scholarship at capping, which helped pay for my schooling. We were proud of our caps, but they were the biggest nuisance and got in the way. We tried to keep them on our heads with little button clips which didn't work well most of the time. I was glad when hospitals stopped demanding that nurses wear caps. When I worked at O'Connor Hospital in 13 San Jose, California there was a cannery not too far from the hospital. The women who worked in the cannery wore caps similar to nurses' caps. We used to say, "people think we are working at the cannery." MF: What do you think was your greatest challenge while you were in nurses' training? JH: Everyday was a challenge. I never knew why, but Sister Berno frequently came right up to my face and asked, "Miss Ulibarri, are you adjusted?" I suspected it was because I was the only Hispanic in our class, although there were other Hispanics in the program. Over three years time I never knew what I was suppose to adjust to or what Sister Berno meant. I never knew if she presented the same question to other students. The biggest challenge, I think if you speak with any of my classmates they will agree, was diet kitchen. We had to spend a month in the diet kitchen with Sister Boniface and we were all terrified of Sister Boniface. She didn't talk to you, she yelled in a high squeaky voice. We had to prepare some of the food for and set up special diet trays for patients. One day I was warming up peas and making toast for a patient. When I went to check the temperature of the peas Sister Boniface caught me doing the unforgiveable. I reached in with the spoon, tasted, and put the spoon back into the pot. I was not allowed to leave to go to dinner. For dinner I had to sit in the kitchen and eat cold peas and toast. Psych was a another challenge for me. At the young age of 18 or 19, I vowed that no one in my family would ever have to spend time in that unit. Dr. Gorman, I think that was his name, was the head psychiatrist and I understand a disciple of Doctor Freedman who advocated insulin therapy and 14 lobotomies in the treatment of mentally ill patients. Consequently, as students we witnessed insulin therapy, prefrontal and transorbital lobotomies as well as shock therapy. In surgery one day, I had the job of holding the patients head during a transorbital lobotomy. That was probably one of my most memorable horrible experiences. A protractor was used to mark the orb around the eyes. Then the doctor took what looked like an ice pick, introduced it under the upper eyelid and pounded it through the orbit bone with a mallet. The pick was then swept along the full area of the arc back and forth destroying nerves. This may not be scientifically or medically correct, but this is what I saw. When both sides were completed, the patient was returned to the surgical unit to recover. The eyes remained black and swollen for many days afterwards. I never witnessed a prefrontal lobotomy, but I did take care of a young woman who never recovered following the surgery. Her temperature went up to 106 degrees F. and she went into status epilepticus. The seizures could not be controlled. Intravenous luminal was tried and eventually sodium pentathol without success and she died. As a student I was assigned to the psych unit on night shift, alone with one orderly. At five o'clock in the morning I would administer the insulin to the patients on insulin therapy. With a diabetic patient the most insulin usually received is 50-60 units at one time. For insulin therapy I would administer 100 to 150 units. By the time the day shift arrived at seven o'clock in the morning the patients were in a deep, deep insulin coma. To test the depth of the coma, the head nurse would press on the orbit of the eye, a very painful area. If there was no response, they had reached full coma stage. 15 Then of course we helped with electric shock therapy. The student's job was to hold the head or lay across the patient so that they did not leap off the gurney during the tremors. These are the experiences I most remember about psych. When I think about my experience in psych, I think about "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Most often we did not see the recovered patients as recovery I continued after discharge. MF: Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
An Out of this World Valentine
Black Card Stock
X-acto Knife
Gel Pens - I used Elmer's metallic gel pens
Super balls
Cut out any size heart. Now you will need to cut a hole for the super ball. I made the hole slightly smaller than the circumference of the ball. I recommend cutting a hole out on a different piece of card stock. Once you get the right size, use that as a template to trace onto your heart. Cut out hole with x-acto knife.
Decorate your heart anyway you like with gel pens. This part of the craft is easy for children to do.
Last, place the super ball into the hole you cut out. It holds well on its own so there's no need for tape.
17 comments:
- LimeRiot said...
This is such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing.
- January 29, 2012 at 8:32 PM
- KJ@letsgoflyakite said...
love, love this!!! So much fun. Those rubber balls really look like a planet.
- January 30, 2012 at 3:42 AM
- Deanna said...
Girl you are making it so hard for me to choose which one to do!! :) Thinking this one will be great for my 1st grader to do for his class. I especially love anything that doesn't involve candy.
- January 30, 2012 at 5:54 AM
- Amy said...
That is soo cute! I also decided to use that theme this year! I bought miniature globe pencil sharpeners and had pencils personalized with "You're Out of the World". I'm tying them together with some baker's twine and DONE. They're kinda awesome. :)
- January 30, 2012 at 6:11 AM
- Michelle L. said...
That is so cool! A great valentine idea for a boy - especially one who might want to be an astronaut when he grows up - and I know the very boy.
- January 30, 2012 at 8:19 AM
- Zakka Life said...
Your valentine cards sound really cute, I wish I could see a picture of them. Do you have a blog? When I click on your link, it only shows blogs you follow. - January 30, 2012 at 10:25 PM
- Violet LeBeaux said...
This is such a cute idea and so different to a lot of the standard Valentines crafts, love it!
- January 31, 2012 at 8:34 PM
- Yarny Days said...
THis is such a fab idea! Thanks for sharing...
- February 2, 2012 at 1:56 PM
- Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) said...
This is waaaaaaaay cute!! I'd love for you to come link up at TGIF kid oriented linky party - http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties - I know my readers would love it too!! Have a GREAT weekend,
Beth =-) - February 4, 2012 at 4:36 AM
- TeamMcDonough said...
This idea is out of this world! Love it =)
- February 8, 2012 at 7:49 AM
- February 9, 2012 at 1:19 AM
- Danna said...
Thanks so much for sharing this. We are making these this year as the schools here have decided not to let the kids brings treats to school anymore. :( This is a great alternative!
Thanks!! - February 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM
My son is making these right now. Thanks for a great idea!!
- February 12, 2012 at 7:47 PM
- Stacy of KSW said...
Amazing! Thank you for sharing these, my boys will be thrilled to make these next year
- February 14, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Thank you for sharing this! My son is obsessed with all things space, so we did this for his valentine exchange. They turned out so cute and we had lots of fun making them. :)
- February 14, 2013 at 10:21 AM
- RandomCleo said...
This is exacrly what I was looking for for my daughters pre-k class. I hate sending candy. Thank you so much for sharing and keeoing up and alive.
- February 4, 2014 at 10:13 PM
- Keri said...
I'm doing this for my little cub scouts (one of the boys cant eat sugar) this is perfect. what little boy doesn't like bouncy balls. love you ideas. thanks for sharing and making my life easier.
- February 5, 2014 at 11:18 AM


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recently while traveling i was reading house beautiful. this particular issue focussed on color and the articles reminded me how much i love color. our store is full of color; teal sofa's, orange chairs, vibrant rugs, tons of fabric, even the outside of our store is a great reddish orange. as i often tell our customers it doesn't take much to imagine a beige sofa but seeing an orange one…well sometimes you just have to touch and feel it to know it's magic.
so many people love color and yet when it comes to buying furniture, painting their walls or actually using a color other than something very muted they shy away.
if you love color but are concerned about how to use it or whether you may tire of the color, here are a few ideas you can try:
paint – the nice thing about paint is that it isn't crazy expensive and even less so if you do it yourself. don't be afraid to paint a wall, a ceiling, a half-bath or even a piece of furniture in a great vibrant color…you can always change it.
pillows – a great back drop for color is white. paint a room white, the furniture white and then add some great colorful pillows to the bed. if you tire of the color/colors you just have to change pillows. you can also have a pillow and throw collection for all 4 seasons!
wall decor – posters, fine art and even your own painted canvases can add huge amounts of drama and color to your room without breaking the bank. spray painting mirror frames and wall accessories are also a great way to add a punch of color.
rugs – company c is one of the rug lines that we carry and let me tell you they aren't afraid to use color. indoor outdoor rugs by company c and loloi are a great way to add color in your kitchen and back entrance. these rugs can take the abuse and bring you joy as you walk into your home.
note: when using color it is good to have some visual rest (areas that are "quiet" between the color) is important.
don't be afraid to use color and feel free to chat with me about it next time your in "the mood". there are so many colors to work with and ways to incorporate it. i like what the artist melissa barbieri said when asked what was her favorite color:
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University of Maryland University College (UMUC) holds undergraduate classes on Joint Base Andrews NAF in Prince George's County, Maryland. This site is on a military installation. Please call this location to receive information on base access. In some instances, a FERPA waiver form may be required. Call 301-981-3123 or 301-981-7244 the week before classes begin for room assignments.
Take the Beltway (I-495) to Exit 9 (Andrews AFB), then follow signs to the main gate. From the main gate, turn left onto Perimeter Road and take the second right onto Brookley Avenue. Go to the third stop sign/dead end, and turn left onto Arkansas Road. The UMUC office is located in the Joseph F. Carroll Building 1413.
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For someone who spends alot of there time online during the day and visits alot of different websites... is there a ad company service that has something like a program you would install that puts a frame in your web browser, that would have CPM ad in it, that changes everytime you change to a different webpage? So rather then the website your visiting getting an ad impression (well they still would on their ads) you would get an impression every time you visit a new webpage?? That to me sounds like a real 'get paid to surf' deal.
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