2008 Basic Life Projects
85 Coats for Kids
December 2008- The winter season brings with it snowy, cold temperature in much of China. As part of our holiday outreach, an opportunity was opened to donors to provide new coats for orphans urgently needing them. This year 85 children are being gifted with a new winter coat to shield them from the wind and snow. We are trusting that their new coats will contribute to a healthier season for all.
16 Cribs for Babies
December 2008- As part of our holiday outreach, funds were raised to gift 16 babies in central China with brand new, safe, stainless steel cribs. These new cribs will replace old, broken wooden cribs, allowing each baby to be safe and secure.
More Formula
December 2008- Rising costs and tainted formula in China have contributed to the need for more and more enriched formula to be supplied to the orphanages. This month a large donation has been used to provide one orphanage all the formula they need for a few months. The babies can be sure they are being well fed and getting the vitamins and nutrients they need.
3 New Sponsor Babies
December 2008- We are pleased to introduce you to 3 babies who are new to Hope's Heart sponsorship. Our ability to continue existing sponsorships and add new ones is only made possible by our generous supporters. Thank you for caring so much about the children who so desperately need our help.
Na was born prematurely and was hospitalized for the first two months of life. She is now in a special home where she is receiving individualized round-the-clock care. Here she will receive the best of care in a loving environment with caregivers capable of meeting her special challenges.
Gavin is a newborn with a severe cleft lip. His sponsorship helps to provide for his care at a cleft home that is devoted to loving and caring for babies who are cleft effected. Gavin will remain at this home for a few months as he gets strong enough for surgery, as well as reside their for a number of weeks of post surgery care.
Debra was born with a severe heart disorder. She was moved from the orphanage to a foster group home where she is receiving focused attention to her daily care as well as to her heart surgery. Her sponsorship covers her daily care needs.
  
Basic Life Sponsorship
November 2008- Adding a new baby or toddler to our basic life need sponsorships is always a joy. This month we welcome Jeremy. This cute little 2 year old loves runnning, playing and singing. He is full of energy, has learned to dress himself, and loves to ride a tricycle. What a joy it will be to watch him grow and develop.
Basic Life Sponsorship
October 2008- Join us in welcoming Gracie as our newest basic life need sponsor baby. Because of compassionate, generous donors we are able to continue to provide new children with sponsorships. Gracie is being lovingly cared for with watchful attention to her every need. We know she is often resting in the arms of devoted nannies.
Lots of Formula
 
October 2008- Cases of high nutrition formula have been provided for 7 cleft affected babies for the next several months. Very special care is being given to their personal feeding as they prepare for and recover from cleft surgeries. What a blessing to their overall health!
Foster Home
 September 2008- Baby Leslie is our newest foster care sponsorship child. She is getting excellent, devoted care and special attention to her cleft needs. In just a few months she should be well on her way to being ready for cleft repair surgery. For now her day will consist of lots of love and cuddling.
December UPDATE- Leslie has received cleft surgery and is healing beautifully. She continues to receive the very best of care and attention.
Nutrition Sponsorships
 July 2008- Nutritional formula is instrumental in providing the necessary nutrients for healthier, happier babies. The results are babies with stronger muscle tone and increased weight. This month Hope's Heart has supplied cases of high quality formula to an orphanage whose children are benefiting from this gift. In another orphanage a tiny little girl, Jie, will be receiving her own quantity of formula to supply her feeding needs for the next three months.
Foster Care times 5
June 2008- We are thrilled to announce that Hope's Heart is helping to sponsor five (5) more children in foster care. Each of these little girls will grow under the watchful eye and loving care of a foster family. What a joy to know they are being given this special opportunity to experience a family. Join us in welcoming Bonnie, Hope, Faith, Natalie and Kaylinn.
    
September UPDATE- Each of these sweet little girls is loved by and adjusting well to their foster families. Their days are spent playing, eating and exploring the new arenas open to them. They are developing in motor skills and language...each in their appropriate age range. They have enjoyed being out of doors throughout the summer months...playing and interacting with others...but never straying from their foster mothers.
December UPDATE- We continue to be encouraged by the progress these five little girls are making with their foster families...experiencing childhood in a family setting. We are happy for each one of them...most especially Natalie who is matched for adoption and joining her new family.
3 Babies in Foster Care
June 2008- Babies born with a cleft lip and palate require added attention to their needs so they can grow healthy and strong. A foster family offers a solution to their unique needs, as well as the joy of experiencing life outside and institution. It is our honor to provide a one year sponsorship for Kyle, Jon and Becca for placement in a foster home.
  
September UPDATE- We are receiving wonderful reports on all the children. They are growing attached to their foster parents and gaining much attention and love. Their days are characterized by eating, playing, sleeping, eating, playing and sleeping. They are all eating solid foods in addition to their daily allowance of formula.
November UPDATE- Becca has learned to walk and is taking advantage of every opportunity to do so. Jon, too, can walk now without assistance and loves to play with his toys. Kyle eats all kinds of food and especially likes the sweet ones. A big smile comes across his face every time his name is called.
Nutrition Sponsorship
 May 2008- Receiving special formula is sometimes a necessity for proper digestion and growth. For the next few months baby Natalie will benefit from a formula that will give her the best chance for steady growth and development. We are believing this formula will be a huge benefit to her tiny body.
December 2008- Not only has Natalie experienced steady grown, but she has also been matched with her adoptive family. What a HUGE blessing this is to little Natalie...a family of her own. We are so excited for her.
Special Attention
May 2008- Tiny Boaz is being sponsored to help provide his daily needs of formula, clothing, shelter and basic medical care. This little guy is being given special attention to his unique needs, and we look forward to watching him begin to gain weight and get healthy.
June UPDATE- Boaz is gaining weight and loves to be held and get attention from adults. He is beginning to babbly contently to himself, and follow the other children in the playroom with his eyes.
September UDPATE- Boaz continues to gain more weight and become more mobile. He is a happy, chubby baby boy. He loves to smile, kick his feet and never turns down a bottle or food. Did we mention he is gaining weight?
Foster Care
May 2008- Christopher is blessed with the opportunity to live with a foster family who devotes their time to helping him with the physical challenges he faces. At the same time he is learning bonding and attachment. Hope's Heart is thrilled to help provide this blessing in his life.
July UPDATE- Christopher is doing well and gaining strength. He has learned to greet people when they approach and say good-bye when they leave. He is considerate to others.
September UDPATE- Christopher enjoys being outside. He is very friendly and like to be around other children. He also likes when he is given the opportunity to watch TV.
Sponsorships of Basic Life Needs
  April 2008- Because of the enormous numbers of orphans in China needing care, every child who can be helped through a basic life sponsorship is given greater opportunities for health and development. For the next year Hope's Heart will assist with Evan and Madeline's care by making a financial contribution into their lives. Both of these special children are being give outstanding love and attention, and we are honored to play a small part in their lives.
May UPDATE- Madeline has a cute little smile and enjoys being held. With a good appetite, she enjoys her milk and cereal. Evan's bright smile shows how happy he is. He has mastered crawling and standing next to furniture. Walking is not far off. Like Madeline, Evan likes to eat especially when it involves finger foods that he can hold on his own.
 
July UPDATE- Evan wants to explore and touch everything he can reach. He has learned to clap his hands together and is happy with any toy he has. Madeline loves to interact with people, and imitates them when they wave hello or good-bye. Her fine motor skills are excellent and learning new things every day.
September UPDATE- Evan is a cute, active little guy. He is learning to say a couple words and has now mastered walking. Madeline has learned to walk along furniture. When music is playing, Madeline moves her body to the melody. Both children bring their foster families much joy.
November UPDATE- Evan is learning to ride his little bike. He always smiles at people and knows how to play well with other children by exchanging toys. Madeline has brought a lot of happiness to her foster family. She has learned to walk by herself now. She loves to wear pretty clothes and play outside.
A Year of Foster Care
 February 2008- Every day the abandonment of babies in China continues to fill orphanages with frail, helpless, beautiful little children. For those who are cleft affected, the challenges to thrive are even greater. We at Hope's Heart, with your support and partnership, do all we can to maximize the care given to these babies. Our hearts are so drawn to little Jake; and we have just provided the funding so that the next year of his life will be spent under the loving care of a foster family. There he will receive individualized attention to his special feeding and bonding needs. Thank you to the donors who have made this life changing opportunity a reality.
May UPDATE- Jake is doing well and gaining weight with the devotion of his foster mother and quality formula. At his young age his favorite activity is sleeping. 
July UPDATE- Jake is beginning to stay awake for longer periods of time. He is looking around and curious about everything he sees. He likes to smile when people are around him.
September UPDATE- Eggs and soup have been added to supplement Jake's milk diet. He has grown enough to be able to have his cleft lip repaired. The surgery is scheduled for early October.
November UDPATE- Jake did receive cleft surgery in October and has healed well. We continues to grow strong and receive loving care.
Diapers! Diapers! Diapers!
February 2008- Anyone who has been around babies knows a day doesn't go by when diaper after diaper after diaper needs to be changed to keep the little one healthy, dry and comfortable. And if you've needed to purchase diapers, you know that is no little expense. A grant has just been released to provide 3 1/2 months of diapers for seven (7) cleft affected babies as they prepare for surgery. Thanks to the efforts of a special mom who held a 'blog shower', these little girls and boys will stay dry and happy.
 One Year of Basic Life Needs
February 2008- Everyone knows that raising a child costs money. Even the most basic needs like food, clothing and shelter come with a price tag attached. We are honored to help supply the cost of Camille's next year of basic needs. This special little girl is getting excellent care and attention, under the genuine love of nannies who are looking out for her best interest. We are happy to play a part in Camille's growth and development, so her nannies can focus on loving and caring for her on a day-to-day basic.
May UPDATE- Camille is now living with a foster family. She is outgoing and enjoys when visitors stop by the house, and is not hesitant to have them hold her. Playing and dancing are two of her favorite activities. She is beginning to say her first words.
 July UPDATE- Camille is now 2 years old. She likes to help clean vegetables and bring her shoes when it is time to go outside. Her foster family says she is so cute and they love her.
September UPDATE- Attending preschool is Camille's newest venture. She plays very well with other children, dances when music is played, and has a habit of looking at herself in the mirror. She is a funny little girl.
November UPDATE- ADOPTED! That's the word we love to hear. This month Camille joined her forever family!
More Renewed Sponsorships
January 2008- The outstanding care and love Sara, Libi and Leiah are receiving confirmed our decision to renew their basic life sponsorship for another year. All three girls are growing and developing, and we are thrilled to know they are dearly loved and nurtured. As with Wendel, below, our greatest prayer is that they will be matched with a family of their own.
March UPDATE- Sara is very attached to her nanny. She tries to feed herself, but doesn't always succeed. She enjoys eating rice, noodles and soup. Sara is becoming more confident and cheery. Libi's favorite foods are porridge and fruit. She loves to go out of door and run around. Thankfully living in a foster home affords her this opportunity.
March UPDATE- We continue to rejoice with each new child who is united with her/his forever family. This month Leiah is being adopted, and once again, we thank God for joining Leiah with her new family. Susan is our new little one who will benefit from a sponsorship for the remainder of the year.
May UPDATE- Libi has joined her new family through adoption!
 
June UPDATE- Susan enjoys going outside and being around other people. Susan can walk well now and she is described as sweet and thoughtful. Sara walks and runs well, and mimics a lot of what is said to her. She attempts to sing and makes many musical noises.
September UPDATE- "IS BEING ADOPTED" are the three words we always want to hear. Today those words apply to Sara. We rejoice with her that she now has her very own family. Praise God!
This month Susan underwent heart surgery. We are so grateful for the news that she did well and is recovering nicely.
Renewed Sponsorship
 January 2008- We have loved watching Wendel grow over the past year under loving care and attention. He has blossomed physically as well as in his adorable personality. We desire to see him continue in his foster care home, and have just renewed his sponsorship for one more year. Our desire, however, as with all orphans, is that they will be matched and united with a forever family of their own. We will see what the next months hold for adorable Wendel.
April UPDATE- Wendel is a smart little boy. He enjoys not only his cars, but also singing and hearing stories. He has learned to count to ten, go up and down stairs on his own, remove his socks and shoes, and unzip his coat. He likes to draw. What a charming little guy!
July UPDATE- Wendel oves to play soccor, run, and take care of other kids. He even likes to play house with his foster sister. Wendel's foster parents simply adore him.
September UPDATE- Wendel is so happy with his foster family. He can jump high and walk on his tip-toes. Wendel enjoys books, looking at page after page. He also considers playing games and watching TV as fun activities.
November UDPATE- Wendel is described as a healthy, lively and sensible little boy. He is learning to answer the telephone, and he pays close attention to his personal hygiene, making sure his clothes and face are clean.
2008 Carry-over from 2007
As we step into 2008, 7 little ones will follow us as we continue their basic life need sponsorships. Gordon, Sara, Libi, Leiah, Jade, Wendel and Lily have each overcome medical challenges and are do so well under attentive, loving care. It has been wonderful to follow them through 2007, and we look forward to the year ahead for them. 
 
  
Additionally, we are thrilled to report that 5 of our sponsor children were adopted in 2007. We rejoice with Yi, Xi, Esther, Josie Anne and Kailee as they are in their new homes with their forever families. This is the BEST news ever. Praise God!
February 2008 UPDATE- What a wonderful beginning to a new year. This month Lily joined her new family. Although we will miss her, we couldn't be happier that she is now with ther forever family.
March 2008 UPDATE- We continue to rejoice with each new child who is united with her/his forever family. This month Leiah is being adopted, and once again, we thank God for joining Leiah with her new family.
May 2008 UPDATE- Another adoption. Yea! Libi joined her new family this month. We are so happy for her and for her new family.
June UPDATE- Gordon has had his cleft lip repaired. He enjoys spending time on the play mat investigating toys. He has a wonderful smile and is a happy boy.
Septembe UPDATE- This month Jade and Sara joined their forever families, making them the 4th and 5th of the 7 children above to be adopted in 2008. This is such exciting news. Now these children have a family of their own....forever. Nutrition Carry-over
 In July 2007 we first began a 6-month nutitional sponsorship for Ji following a major surgery. She responded very well and has grown both in weight and strength. The decision was made in December to renew her formula sponsorship for 6 more months. She is now [January] reported to becoming more active and outgoing, babbling and scooting about. Just what we want to hear.
April UPDATE- Lovely and lively are words which describe Ji. The special formula she has been receiving has definitely aided her surgery recovery and overall health.
2007 Basic Life Projects
Cleft Baby Needs
November 2007- Helping to supply some of the needs of Love Without Boundaries new Cleft House, Hope's Heart was honored to provide a few 'necessities' for these special children: a stroller, 9-bouncy chairs, 2-baby gyms, 10-crib mobiles, 4-high chairs, and a months worth of diapers for 10 babies. Each of these items flows from the love and generosity of Hope's Heart donors. We extend our gratitude to our contributors who made these gifts possible.
    
 More Cribs for Foster Care
October 2007- The expansion of foster care programs continues, and more orphans are being given the chance to live in a family environment. These programs are closely monitored, and the children/babies presently in them are growing and thriving with loving individual care. Funding for 10 new cribs has just been released. The babies/toddlers will have a new crib as they are received into new foster families.
50 Children Keeping Warm This Winter
September 2007- As the winter months grow closer, 50 orphans will not need to worry about getting cold. A grant has just been released to Love Without Boundaries Winter Coat program to provide a new winter coat for each of these 50 children ensuring their protection from the cold temperatures.
 
The Best of Care
September 2007- Seeing a frail newly orphaned baby has a way of striking deep into our hearts. This was the case with Jade. We met her while in China in July. She was awaiting heart surgery. Since then she has undergone delicate yet successful surgery. We are honored to sponsor Jade's basic life needs over the next year as she recovers from surgery under the best of loving attentive care.
November UPDATE- Jade is making remarkable recovery progress since her surgery. Look how she's grown...and oh, so happy! She smiles all day long, and seldom cries. She loves to talk to her nannies and visitors in baby talk.
New Darling: Annual Basic Life Sponsorship
 August 2007- Caring for a child, as everyone knows, requires not only love, time and commitment, it requires financial means. We are pleased to introduce you to Gordon, a very special little guy who wil benefit from the annual sponsorship to help provide his basic needs. We are confident of the love and care he is receiving. We were honored to meet Gordon a couple weeks ago while in China. What a precious little baby boy.
October UPDATE- Gordon actively kicks his legs and loves to be held. He is a happy baby.
November UPDATE- Just look how Gordon is growing under loving care and special attention to his cleft needs.
Visiting With Babies
July 2007- It was an incredible blessing for the founders of Hope's Heart to visit some of their sponsored babies and toddlers. These are children who have benefited from either medical or basic life sponsorships. The time spend holding, playing and loving them was so rewarding. Here's a picture sampling....
Nutrition
July 2007- Providing a higher quality nutritional formula to either replace or supplement orphanage formula has noted remarkable differences. Babies have benefited from the new formula with noticible progress in health, growth, sleep, activity levels and development. Knowing this, a grant to provide Ji with this enriched formula for the next 6 months will encourage a quicker recovery from surgery and increase her overall health.
October UPDATE- Ji is benefiting tremendously from the enriched formula she is being fed. The latest report is that she looks wonderful, has great color, and smiles easily. She will continue to receive the extra nutrition so as to continue with her healing process.
December UPDATE- The decision has been made to continue feeding Ji with an enriched formula to assist her health as her need continues. We are grateful for the opportunity to assist her by funding the formula cost.
Basic Life Sponsorships
May 2007- Tiny little Emma is our newest sponsor baby. Funding was transfered to Emma from Yi's support this month when Yi was adopted. As we invested in Yi's life for the past 2 years, we now look forward to playing a part in Emma's life.
July UPDATE- Little Emma has joined a foster family where she will benefit from one-on-one attention to her needs.
November UPDATE- Emma is an active and happy baby. She had surgery to repair her cleft lip at the beginning of the month. She did very well.
 March 2007- This beautiful little girl, Sara, is our newest sponsor child. We look forward to getting to know Sara and make an investment into her life.
July UPDATE- We were blessed to visit with and hold Sara while in China this month. She is a sweet little girl who is receiving the best of care in a bright, loving, caring environment.
October UPDATE- Sara loves to walk around and mingle with other children. She has become very outgoing, and is full of energy. She is wary of strangers but will warm up to them over time. Sara loves hugs and kisses.
November UPDATE- We were honored to sponsor Sara's cleft lip surgery earlies this month, and look forward to hearing how well she is doing.
Touching One More Life
February 2007- Sometimes just seeing the face of a precious little one can make a difference for both them and us. One Hope's Heart donor fell in love with this face, and did something about it. Lily now has a one year sponsorship for her basic life needs in a loving foster home. We are grateful for the prayer and financial support that will greatly impact this little girls life.
July UPDATE- We visited with Lily while in China, and she is a sweet little girl. We are grateful for the loving care she is receiving, and the opportunity she has to attend pre-school that gives her quality interaction and one-on-one attention.
October UPDATE- Lily is a smart little girl. She knows the names of everyone in her foster home, and she likes to tell everyone how old she is. Recently she learned to name the parts of her body. Lily has a quiet and gentle spirit, and gets along well with everyone.
Enriched Formula for Four Babies
January 2007- To help meet the pre and post-surgery nutritional challenges of babies, feeding the highest quality formula aids their preparation for and recovery from surgery. Results from this program have shown tremendous assistance to their strength, growth and overall health. A grant has been released to provide 5 months of high quality formula for two little ones recovering from recent heart surgery. We are grateful for this chance to help in their recovery process.
 
February 2007- We have just sponsored two more babies to the nutrition program, one pre and one post heart surgery. Their 6 month sponsorship will help one gain weight and strength as she prepares for surgery. The other's sponsorship will be a valuable asset in her recovery from surgery.
 
Cribs For Foster Care
January 2007- With the expansion of foster care programs, more orphans are being given the chance to grow in a family environment. These programs are closely monitored, and the children/babies presently in them are growing and thriving with loving individual care. As nine new children enter foster home, they will be given a new crib/bed, with funding provided by supporters of Hope's Heart. This is a tremendous gift to them, and a way we can encourage and support this season of their lives.
Introducing Wendel
 January 2007- We are all aware of the rising cost of raising children. Hope's Heart is honored to help sponsor Wendel's basic life needs. This beautiful little guy is being well cared for with special attention to his needs by his new foster parents. We are thrilled to be a part of this little boys life, and look forward to resports of his progress.
 May UPDATE- This handsome little guy is doing so well under the loving care of his foster parents. Wendel has a pleasant, friendly personality and enjoys imitating others, listening to music, and trying to walk by himself. He loves getting attention and being read to.
July UPDATE- As you can see from this newest picture, Wendel is growing up. What an adorable little guy. We had the joy of visiting with Wendel and giving him some gifts while we were in China this month.
November UPDATE- Wendel now has 16 teeth, and he looks so cute when he smiles. He loves being with his foster family, can say a number of words, and has a newfound love of cars. His foster parents say he is a very nice and smart boy.
Leiah Receives 2007 Sponsorship
January 2007- Hope's Heart begins the new year with an annual sponsorship of baby Leiah. It is our joy to provide for some of Leiah's daily needs through a Basic Life Needs sponsorship. She is receiving quality care, love and attention to her unique physical needs.
April UPDATE- Leiah has been placed in a foster home where she will benefit from one on one attention and care for her unique needs.
July UPDATE- This beautiful little one is doing so well under the loving care she is getting. We were grateful to visit with her at her foster home this month and take this new picture. Enjoy!
Basic Life Sponsorships Continue from 2006
January 2007- As we step into 2007, we continue to support the Basic Life Needs of these special children...Esther, Josie Anne, Libi, Yi, Xi, and Kailee. We look forward to bringing you updates on each one as we receive them. Thank you for making these sponsorships possible through your continued prayer and financial support.
To learn more about each of these children, read about them on the 2006 Basic Life Needs page.
  
  
February UPDATE- Esther loves to smile, listen to music, and play with friends. She is becoming more and more active. Yi loves music as well, and dances when she hears it. Both girls are doing wonderfully in their foster homes.
Kailee and Libi are doing well in their new foster home setting, and love the attention they get. Kailee enjoys going outside, playing and watching TV. Libi loves eating rice cereal and crackers. Josie Anne is responsive and enjoys one on one interaction.
May UPDATE- We couldn't have received any better news. Both Yi and Xi are now united with their new forever families through adoption. Their futures are rich with the love of family.
July UPDATE- What an incredible joy to visit with Libi, Esther and Josie Anne while in China this month. Just look how they've grown. Such beautiful little girls. Kailee has been adopted. She is now with her forever family.
 
August UPDATE- Just a couple weeks after our visit with Esther, she joined her forever family. Josie Anne was united with her forever family at the end of August.
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