A few days ago I read a blog post from a Momma who was in Bulgaria to meet Katerina (her name will change to Katie once she is adopted), her daughter who has lived in an orphanage for her whole life, nine years. I was overjoyed to know that this little girl would have a family to love her. My joy quickly turned to anger and grief as I saw pictures of this little girl.
Yes, this is Katerina and YES, she is NINE years old! She was born in Bulgaria with an extra chromosome. She was denied the love of her birth mother. She was sent to an orphanage, taken to the back room and basically left for dead. She was given basic care and nothing more.
Her family is doing all they can to expedite her adoption so she can get to the United States and receive the medical attention she desperately needs. Please PRAY and PRAY and PRAY for this little girl and her family!! We all know the power of prayer!
As small and frail and malnourished as this little one is... she has found laughter and smiles to share with her Momma. The power of a loving human touch! It astounds me!
"Whatever was left of my heart has been smashed up into little tiny bits and is crying out in pain."
Please take a minute and stop over at their blog and pray for them.
~ One Less Orphan ~
