Children

Children http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 13:17:03 -0430 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:17:03 -0430 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ZTT <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1305189595"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/zttface_full_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> HIV + 2011 girl sponsored Harmony Home http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1305189595 Harmony Home Zhengzhou http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1305189595 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:17:03 -0430 ZYL <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299760405"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/zyl-face_1368828919_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> heart disease 2010 boy sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299760405 Big Kids House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299760405 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:19 -0430 ZYM <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299756254"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/mm%20face2_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> DSD (Disorder of Sexual Development) 2009 girl sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299756254 Big Kids House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299756254 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:39:00 -0430 AWB <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1359209530"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/1-DSCN3353_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>Boy 2012</div> <div>post surgical SB</div> <div>sponsored</div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1359209530 Tiny Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1359209530 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:37:00 -0430 ZYH <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1304541799"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/yin%20huang_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> Post surgical hydrocephalus 2010 boy non-sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1304541799 SPONSORSHIPS http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1304541799 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:05:00 -0430 WXR <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006513"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/WXR_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>Girl 2012</div> <div>post surgical spina bifida</div> <div>sponsored</div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006513 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006513 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0430 DYW <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006713"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/DYW_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>Boy 2012</div> <div>post surgical spina-bifida</div> <div>non-sponsored</div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006713 SPONSORSHIPS http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006713 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:11:53 -0430 DXY <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006630"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/DXY_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>Girl 2012</div> <div>post surgical spina-bifida</div> <div>non-sponsored</div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006630 SPONSORSHIPS http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1362006630 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:10:30 -0430 ZPF <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348764340"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/zpf_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>Girl 2011</div> <div>VSD/ASD</div> <div>sponsored</div> <div> </div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348764340 Tiny Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348764340 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:48:00 -0430 ZYG <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299759835"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/227_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> bilateral clubbed feet, serial casting done 2009 boy non- sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299759835 SPONSORSHIPS http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299759835 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:45:00 -0430 LMY <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1358777292"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/1-DSC05336_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>Girl 2012</div> <div>colostomy reversal needed</div> <div>sponsored</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1358777292 Tiny Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1358777292 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:20:00 -0430 WZX <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348765198"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/zx_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>2011 Boy</div> <div>post surgical spina bifida</div> <div>sponsored</div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348765198 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348765198 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:32:00 -0430 ZBL <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1342789483"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/1-DSC02514_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <ul style=""> <li>missing hands</li> <li>2012 Boy</li> <li>sponsored</li> </ul> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1342789483 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1342789483 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:30:00 -0430 ZXF <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348762652"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/1-DSC03023-1_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <div>Boy 2012</div> <div>arthrogryposis</div> <div>sponsored</div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348762652 New Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1348762652 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:20:00 -0430 ZBQ <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299758243"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/bqface1_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> missing bilateral outer ears 2009 boy sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299758243 Big Kids House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299758243 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:45:00 -0430 ZYH <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1307628625"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/zjh_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> post surgical spina bifida 2011 Boy sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1307628625 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1307628625 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:02:13 -0430 QT <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1297170480"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/admin/generated/qian-tang-face_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> Down's Syndrome 2008 boy sponsored <ul> </ul> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1297170480 Big Kids House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1297170480 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:52:43 -0430 ZYC <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1297175241"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/yinchengface_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> This little one had a brain embolism and slipped into a coma for 8 days in Feb 2011. She woke up, but never really recovered. She passed peacefully in her sleep. We are so thankful for the two years she was with us. <ul class="rvts8"> </ul> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1297175241 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1297175241 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:02:40 -0430 ZJB <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1296889692"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/jian%20bin%20face_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> preemie, under developed right lung 2011 boy sponsored <ul> </ul> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1296889692 Tiny Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1296889692 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:41:38 -0430 ZAL <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1330222447"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/girl.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> port wine birthmark, cerebral palsy 2011 Girl sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1330222447 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1330222447 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:39:38 -0430 ZYA <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1303982294"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/anfc_thumb.jpeg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> missing digits, feet and hands 2009 boy sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1303982294 Big Kids House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1303982294 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:38:09 -0430 DZJ <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1314655809"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/dxzds_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> 2011 post surgical spina bifida, scoliosis girl sponsored 2011-Feb. 26, 2012 http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1314655809 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1314655809 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:16:58 -0430 DXX <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1326675040"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/nanyang%20girl_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> Sponsored Girl 2011 post surgical spina-bifida and post surgical hydrocephalus http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1326675040 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1326675040 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:06:07 -0430 ZJS <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1308615390"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/zysface1_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> anal artesia post surgical 2010 Boy co-sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1308615390 1/2 sponsorship needed 25 USD per month http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1308615390 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:07:07 -0430 ZQH <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299757442"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/qhrs_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> post surgical spina bifida and hydrocephalus 2009 girl co-sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299757442 1/2 sponsorship needed 25 USD per month http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299757442 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:13:13 -0430 Xiao Shu <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299761907"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/xiao%20shu_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> Tribute to Xiao Shu Sunday, 2. December 2007, 07:15 It's been a week since the passing of Xiao Shu. He was our 15 month old cerebral palsy baby. He was in the process of having his file sent to CCAA, so he could be adopted. He'd been with us since the late Spring. My student worker found him in his bed. We think he died of a seizure and cerebral hemorrhage, but we're not sure. He had the same cough and cold of the other children but not as bad, because he was healthier and his heart was in good condition. He had a slight problem with reflux but could eat well, only small portions at a time. Xiao Shu had the sweetest smile and huge ears. He loved to be tickled and really liked to take a bath. Whenever I'd come home, in the evening, he'd give me a grin of recognition, as if he was saying, "I know, that's you!". We all miss him so much. I debated for a week to post about his death, but decided this blog represents "my reality in China" and death is reality. We do the best we can here considering the circumstances, but sometimes it's just not enough. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299761907 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299761907 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:00:54 -0430 ZMZ <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1319720539"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/zmz%20face_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> 2011 Down's Syndrome Sweet little guy passed away Nov. 20th, 2011 Sunday. He was only with us about a month and was in the hospital most of that time. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1319720539 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1319720539 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:13:42 -0430 ZYY <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299756440"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/mm1_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> Down's Syndrome 2009 girl sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299756440 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299756440 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:36:38 -0430 ZJG <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1310152264"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/zjge_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> Down's Dyndrome 2010 Boy sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1310152264 Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1310152264 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:44:17 -0430 ZAS <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1314655326"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/snap_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> 2011 slight cp, cleft palate girl sponsored http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1314655326 New Baby House http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1314655326 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:34:50 -0430 Li Yi Zi <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768554"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/liziyi_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> July 16, 2009 - December 20, 2009 This little one wasn't with us very long. She passed away in my arms at the ER of the Middle Hospital. I asked to hold her and went to a back room until she passed away and they could confirm her death. She had part of her skull missing. She was a fighter. We tried everything medically possible. In the end, we stayed with her and kept her comfortable and warm. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768554 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768554 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:04:20 -0430 QST <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1303981573"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/duoduo_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> QST 2009 girl post surgical hydrocephalus Haven of Hope http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1303981573 Haven of Hope Dongguan http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1303981573 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:36:13 -0430 ZLC <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299766698"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/zheng-lv-chengface_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> July 10, 2009 - November 22, 2009 This little guy had malformed ear on one side and a cleft palate, although his lip was fine. We discovered the cleft palate one day when he was crying. We weren't told about it. We believe he also may have had a heart condition. I was working nights at the tiny baby house during his stay. We spent many evenings together. I loved to sing to him and he loved to listen. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299766698 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299766698 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:35:12 -0430 Zheng Guo Qing <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768879"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/escswallow2_thumb.gif" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> July 4, 2009 - October 9, 2009 I don't feel comfortable placing a photo of Guo Qing, just know that she was beautiful in spirit. She was only with us from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon. Her special need was spin bifida and malnutrition. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768879 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768879 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:19:01 -0430 Deng Ni <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767017"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/dn1_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> August 25, 2009 - October 6, 2009 Deng Ni had spina bifida. She was very thin upon arrival and we took her to Shanghai Children's Medical Center where she passed away the next day, before she could even get her surgery. We never really got the opportunity to discover her little personality. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767017 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767017 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:13:58 -0430 Qian Jia Jie <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767609"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/jj_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> March 25, 2009 - April 11, 2010 This little guy had multiple special needs. He received surgery on his legs and recovered quickly. He passed away on Easter morning in his sleep. Here is pictured returning from Beijing after a visit at the doctors for evaluation to do his surgery. He loved to roll on floor and try to grab the hand of a baby next to him. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767609 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767609 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:13:30 -0430 Zhao Jia Huan <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767321"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/jiehuan_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> December 27, 2008 - December 27, 2009 This little girl was our first baby to pass away in the hospital. We were so sadden that we were not allowed to be with her. She passed away on her birthday and at Christmas. It was a difficult time for all of us. She'd had surgery in March of 2009 in Shanghai at the Children's Medical Center. She had multiple special needs including Turner's Syndrome and cleft palate, plus a form of spina bifida. She had the sweetest smile. She is truly missed. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767321 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299767321 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:13:03 -0430 Zheng Lu <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768223"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/zhenglu_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> April 3, 2009 - October 6, 2009 This little guy passed away in his sleep. He was thriving and we really don't know why. I was in Shanghai at the time with Deng Ni when I received the call. They both passed away on the same day but in different cities. This baby loved to eat. He could drink a bottle faster than any baby I know. He was a joy and we are all thankful for honor to care for him during his very short life. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768223 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299768223 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:12:31 -0430 Zheng Yin Sheng <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299769290"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/img-5872_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> June 28, 2010 - September 13, 2010 This little guy was one of our first preemies. We took him immediately to the hospital and the doctor stated he was strong, but several days later he got pneumonia. He passed away on my birthday, which put me in a mood of ponder. As I celebrated my life, I was encouraged to try to be more diligent for the children of Henan, so that in the future more babies would have a better chance than Yin Sheng. His name means life. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299769290 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299769290 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:11:03 -0430 Zheng Yin Xi <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299769900"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/zyxi_thumb.JPG" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> September 10, 2010 - September 30, 2010 This little guy need spina bifida surgery. While we were in the process of raising funds for his surgery he contracted meningitis. He was hospitalized for a week but we were unable to save him. http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299769900 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1299769900 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:10:35 -0430 In Loving Memory-62 <a href="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1298177877"><img src="http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/innovaeditor/assets/generated/in-loving-memory-62_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="" style="margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;"></a> <h2 class="sub"><a href="http://my.opera.com/paminhenan/blog/show.dml/1539498">Tribute to Xiao Ya II</a></h2> <a title="Permanent link" href="http://my.opera.com/paminhenan/blog/show.dml/1539498">Thursday, 29. November 2007, 02:48</a> <div class="content">It's difficult to explain how this little one changed me. I kept telling my friends, co-workers, and Clay..."Xiao Ya is 'messin' me up', I've never felt this way about a baby, I don't understand my mind or my heart!" I've always been fearful of Down Syndrome children. Clay's brother is Down's Syndrome and maybe seeing what I considered 'hardship' on the family, brought out those fears. I don't know. When I saw these children in the orphanage, I'd pat them on head and 'keep on walkin', viewing each crib and waiting for that 'sudden knowledge' to hit me.....this is the next one, take them to Swallow's Nest. The first time I saw Xiao Ya, he was lying in his crib at the Xin Xiang orphanage asleep. I removed the covers and his little chest was heaving with each breath, displaying each tiny rib. I said, "Oh Honey, You're the One." The Director told me she wanted me to take Xiao Jun, another baby in a different room. His special needs was 'his heart beat different than other babies' (I had a student translator:). I told her that he looked healthy and didn't need us, but this baby really needed us, pointing to Xiao Ya. She told me, he wasn't clever. I told her it didn't matter. We went back and forth, back and forth. The worker brought in Xiao Jun all dressed and ready to go. I wanted to maintain my good relationship with the Director, so I boldly asked if I could take both babies. She readily agreed, and off we went. (I may have shared this in previous post, can't remember). The first time I bathed Xiao Ya, I thought he would break into. He was fragile. Daily he gained his strength. In the beginning, he couldn't even cry, he just squeaked, when he wasn't comfortable. His neck had no support at all and his muscle tone was nil. I emailed my mother-in-law and she informed me this was normal for Down's Syndrome children. She told me that muscle tone would come, but slowly and she was right, it did. Soon, he was crying, kicking and thrashing around just like everyone else. Maybe not with quite as much gusto, but he was making his presence known. At night, I usually take at least one baby to bed with me and hold them until they go to sleep. I must admit he was one of my favorites, if one has favorites in this type of work. He had the softest skin I have ever kissed and he smelled so good. He probably weighed about 5 lbs, even dressed in traditional Chinese baby clothes. The memories I have of him are precious and in my heart I feel as if he was my son. I know CCAA didn't approve this adoption. I know, I never paid any fees and I never had a homestudy, but in my heart he was mine and I was his. Why? Because he didn't have anyone else! </div> http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1298177877 In Loving Memory http://www.swallowsnestzz.org/children.php?entry_id=1298177877 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:11:12 -0430