2010 Basic Life Projects
More Foster Care Renewals
December 2010- Realizing the immense value in foster care placement, fifteen of our children had their foster care sponsorships renewed this month.... Noah, JJ, Daisy, William, Susan, Christopher, Chase, Luke, Faith, Bonnie, Chip, Leslie, Becca, Mary Elizabeth and Lucy.
Newest Cleft Baby
November 2010- We just love helping cleft affected babies receive the very best of care to aid in their growth and preparation for surgery. This month we welcome baby Blaise. Over the next weeks Blaise will be given dedicated attention to his unique needs in preparation for and then recover from cleft surgery.
March 2011 UPATE- Sweet Blaise continues to struggle with respiratory issues and has been in and out of the hospital for pneumonia and bronchitis treatments. He continues to be closely monitored. These complications have kept him from having his cleft lip repair thus far.
Foster Care Renewals
November 2010- We have watched the progress Brooke, Sadie, Jennifer, Joshua and Barbara have made over the past months. Their sponsorships are being renewed for the next six months.
  
 
Cleft Healing Home
September/October 2010- The opportunity for a cleft affected baby to leave the orphanage and reside at the Cleft Healing Home is an enormous gift. We are grateful to play a small part in their healing through sponosorship of their time at the healing home. Join us in welcoming Wynne, Chase, Delaney, Charlotte and Lina.
  
 
January 2011 UPDATE- Sadly, Lina passed away from respiratory failure. Delanie and Chase have both graduated following successful surgery.
Healing Home Supplies
August 2010- A new healing home is being constructed to meet the urgent needs of cleft babies as well as other medically fragile babies with issues that require special attention. We are honored to play a small part in this new endevour by providing 10 bouncy chairs, a case of premmie formula, a microwave, a digital baby scale and two high chairs.
  
Foster Care Placement
August 2010- Diana is no stranger to Hope's Heart. We have helped support her care at the cleft healing home as well as her cleft lip surgery. Now Diana has recovered from the surgery and has been placed in a foster care home. We are excited to continue watching her grow and develop.
Loving Care
July/August 2010- Zoe and Brooke are two sweet baby girls who are being sponsored for their daily care. They are residing at a private group foster home where loving and devoted care is given to their every need. We are honored to play a small part in their lives.
Foster Care Sponsorship
July 2010- Support is being provided to help with Eliana's foster care placement. We are so grateful this precious little girl is in a home with loving foster parents. She is receiving care and attention after a successful heart surgery.
September UPDATE- Eliana is full of joy and developing well. She is almost always seen with a smile on her face.
Urgent Care
 July 2010- Ruth was two months old when we met her. She was failing to thrive in the orphanage, malnurished, unresponsive, and able to digest only the tiniest bit of formaula at a time. She has been moved to a special care home where she will have individual attention to her needs around the clock. Thank you for providing for Ruth's care and for your prayers over the next days, weeks and months.
August UPDATE- Ruth has been hospitalized with multiple issues including breathing and eating difficulties and a severe lung infection.
September UPDATE- Ruth was struggling with numerous critical issues. She was not responding to treatment and her frail body would not gain strength. After spending over a month in the hospital, Ruth died peacefully.
New Cribs
 July 2010- Replacement of cribs that are deemed dangerous for the babies is our most recent project. New cribs are being provided for a rural orphanage that is very appreciative of our assistance. The babies will be safe from cribs with peeling paint and foundations that are not secure. As soon as the replacement cribs are delivered, we will provide pictures of the 'new'.
 September UPDATE- The babies are safely in their new cribs, with no worry from the dangers of peeling paint. A special 'thank you' to the donors who made this gift possible.
Five New Foster Care Sponsorships
July 2010- We continue to strive to support the placement of babies and children in caring foster families. This month we are thrilled to welcome Autumn, Aurora, Hosea, Luke and Gentry as our newest foster sponsorships. We know the critical advantages of foster care over institutional living, and we are honored to help supply their placements. Join us in welcoming these sweet little ones.
   
December 2010 UPDATE- Hosea has been adopted!!
February 2011 UPDATE- Aurora has been adopted!!
Specialized Care
 July 2010- Sweet Henry was born with heart disease and received surgery in January. Hope's Heart was happy to help support part of his surgery and now a portion of his care at a specialized care unit where he is under the loving watchful eye of a dedicated team of nannies, a doctor and a nurse.
October UPDATE- Henry is playful and enjoys interacting with others. He spends the greatest part of the day playing with toys and walking around.
Foster Care
 June 2010- We are grateful each time we are able to sponsor one more child in foster care. Join us in welcoming Honor. At 1 1/2 years of age, she is described as lovely and active by her foster parents.
October UPDATE- Honor is growing in independence. She likes to play outside. She is learning to feed herself, and she can get up by herself when she falls.
Infant Formula
June 2010- When babies are fed cow's milk or diluted formula because of scarcity of nutrient rich formula, their chances of healthy development diminishes. For some babies they may even fail to thrive. That is why we have just made a substantial grant to provide a high quality infant formula. We are confident this investment will enrich the lives and health of many babies.
  
8 Foster Care Renewals
June 2010- Continuing to reside with their foster families are Hope, Faith, Luke, Chase, Leslie, Chip, Bonnie and Becca. Their sponsorships are being renewed, and they will continue to grow and develop under the care of a foster mom and dad. If you have an interest in sponsoring a child in foster care, simply contact Hope's Heart [info@HopesHeart.org ], and we will be happy to match you with a child in need.
   
   
Foster Care Renewal
 May 2010- Gina's foster care sponsorship has been renewed for the remainder of 2010. She has adjusted well over her first couple months, and her foster parents are blessed to have her with them.
July UPDATE- Gina is especially attached to her foster mom and they enjoy spending the day together. Gina is playful and cute, and waves 'bye bye' when visitors leave.
New Foster Care Placement
 May 2010- It is a joy to be sponsoring Barbara in her new foster care placement. We have followed Barbara's development closely through sponsorship in a special care unit where Barbara received attention to her premature birth needs. Now she is happy and strong and living with her new foster family.
September UPDATE- Barbara's foster parents threw a party for her first birthday! This may seem a 'normal' event, but for most orphans in China there is no recognition of birthday. We share in the excitement and joy Barbara is finding with her foster family.
November UPDATE- Barbara's sponsorship is being renewed for another 6 months.
Basic Life Need Sponsorships
May 2010- We are pleased to introduce you to Jennifer and Joshua. These two little ones are our newest children to receive basic life need care, thanks to a Hope's Heart donor who has a huge loving heart for China's orphans. Jennifer and Joshua are being cared for at a wonderful group foster home where attention is given to their special needs and where they a daily loved and adored.
 
August UPDATE- Both Jennifer and Joshua are doing well. Jennifer loves to be outside. She has just learned to say 'bye bye' in Chinese and English. She loves to be held, but her walking is steady. Joshua is very smart and diligent in doing his daily strengthening exercises. He has fun each day and enjoys playing with his favorite toys.
November UPDATE- Sponsorships for Jennifer and Joshua are being renewed for the next 6 months.
Cleft Healing Home
 April 2010- Diana has faced many challenges in her first 3 months of life...cleft lip, malnourished, weak, frail, and hospitalized with pneumonia. Thankfully, she has just been released from ICU and is receiving devoted care at the cleft healing home. Here she is under the watchful eye of trained, loving nannies who are there to meet her individual needs.
 June UPDATE- We had the joy of meeting Diana in person and seeng how how much healing she has had in the past six weeks. She has a sweet personality and does all she can be move about and try to turn over while laying down.
July UPDATE- After just a couple days in the hospital, Diana is back to the cleft home recovering from a successful cleft lip surgery. We are so grateful.
August UPDATE- Diana has healed so well from her surgery. She has now been placed into foster care.
More Renewals
April 2010- Because of your generous donations on behalf of China's orphans, we are able to say 'yes' to the renewal of care for Christopher, Elijah and Marshal. Christopher's sponsorship for foster care is renewed for another 6 months. He is entering his 3 years in foster care, and it has been a joy to watch him grow. Elijah is being renewed for the second half of his first year in foster care; and Marshal is able to continue receiving care for his special needs in a special care unit.
  
August UPDATE- Christopher loves to help others. He likes to offer help to his foster mom or to children in the neighborhood. Elijah is growing in confidence and independence. He is an affectionate child. Marshal is recovering from recent hernia surgery. He enjoys listening to those around him.
September UPDATE- Elijah was adopted at the end of August. He is now with his forever family!!
October UPDATE- Marshal has had eye surgery and is recovering.
Special Care Unit
 April 2010- For the next 12 months, funding will help provide Farrell with excellent care and attention to his special needs. This sweet little baby is receiving treatment to aid in his recover from burns to his body. He will be tenderly loved and supported. Farrell's support is made possible because of a student fundraiser.
June UPDATE- Farrell continues to eat well and gain weight. He cna be seen rolling from side to side and often smiling.
July UPDATE- Sweet Farrell has thrived under the loving care he has been receiving. This month he 'graduated' from the special care unit into foster care.
New Foster Care Sponsorship
 April 2010- We are honored to add a new foster care sponsorship. Join us in welcoming Lindsey. This sweet little one recently joined her foster family and will receive their loving care as she continues to heal from heart surgery. We look forward to watching her grow and develop, and will keep you posted on her progress. The first year of Lindsey's foster care placement is made possible thanks to a student lead fundraiser.
July UPDATE- Lindsey's foster mother says Lindsey is growning taller and cuter. She is clearing calling her family members by name, and she is sometimes heard speaking in her own little language. Her foster mother says she is smart and lovely.
Cleft Bottles
 April 2010- Babies born with a cleft lip and palate require specialized feeding of their formula. Because of the open lip, the baby is unable to draw out milk from a regular bottle. Cleft bottles require little to no suction. Instead, these bottles allow the care giver to gently squeeze the bottle and release milk a little at a time. Three cases of cleft bottles have just been donated to an orphanage caring for 40 cleft affected babies.
Heartbridge Care Renewal
 February 2010- Barbara is getting the best of care at the Heartbridge unit. She resides there because of the special attention she needs due to issues associated with her premature birth [see October 2009]. Barbara's sponsorship has been renewed so she can continue to develop and overcome the issues of her early birth. She is doing well, as you can see from the current picture.
June UPDATE- Barbara has done so well at Heartbridge, that she has 'graduated' and moved into foster care. We will continue to sponsor Barbara in her foster care placement.
New Foster Care Placement
 February 2010- This month we are honored to begin sponsoring Jo in foster care. Originally we were helping to fund her care at the cleft healing home. Jo has had cleft lip surgery and is now with her new foster family.
October UPDATE- It is our joy to let you know that Jo has been ADOPTED! We wish her all happiness with her new family.
More Foster Care Renewals
February 2010- With gratitude to a special Hope's Heart supporter, we are able to renew more foster care placements this month... Colin, Noah, JJ, William and Daisy.
  
 
June UPDATE- Colin is learning to help with chores. He enjoys being with his grandmother and playing, especially if it is a new toy. Noah is developing well in fine and large motor skills as well as language. He is enjoying learning to draw..even if it is sometimes on the walls. JJ likes when his grandmother takes him outside or to the park. He has fun playing with his little foster sister. Some of William's favorite activities are bike riding, playing ball and buying himself a snack. Daisy, like any 'almost' two-year-old enjoys playing. She is begining to learn many new words. All the children are thriving with their foster families.
More Foster Care Renewals
January 2010- Investing in a child's life is always a win-win situation. When it comes to foster care placement, the funding to help them remain in foster care is an investment with huge dividends. To be cared for and loved in a family setting is a gift with highest value. This month we have renewed funding to help Debra, Evan, Judson, Gavin, Henry, Zane and Lucy remain in foster care.
   
  
March UPDATE- We are thrilled to announce that Gavin, Henry and Zane were all ADOPTED this month!
July UPDATE- Yea! Debra has left to meet her new forever family through adoption!
August UPDATE- Evan is thriving in his loving foster family. They describe him as smart, lovely, careful, observant and polite. Judson is smart and active. He loves playing cars and having his foster parents read to him. Lucy likes to draw, listen to stories, and play with her kindergarten friends.
2 Foster Care Renewals
  January 2010-
The year is beginning with the renewed sponsorship of Boaz and Susan. Sponsored for over a year and a half now, we see the extreme value in foster care, and are so grateful to donors who make Susan and Boaz's sponsorships possible. What a joy to know these two are receiving such attentive care. We enjoy watching them grow, and hope they will one day have a forever family.
March UPATE- Boaz now has a permanent new family through adoption!!
May UPDATE- Susan is thriving in her foster family. She especially enjoys sharing with her foster sister and involving her in whatever she is doing. Susan is playful and pleasant.
2009 Basic Life Projects
Preemie Care
 December 2009- Babies born prematurely struggle to survive more than full term babies. Even more so is the case for those who are abandoned and reside in orphanages. Thankfully, Marshal has been given the chance to live at a special home that compassionately cares for babies with such special needs. We are expecting to watch him overcome challenges and grow healthy and happy. Already he is showing positive signs.
March 2010 UPDATE- Marshal has certainly had his health challenges with two hospital stays for pneumonia. Despite these setbacks, he has put on a couple pounds and remains alert and sociable.
Four Cleft Home Babies
December 2009- Join us in welcoming Luke, Gwendolyn, Anton and Harrison. These little ones will be tenderly cared for as they prepare for cleft sugery. Following surgery, they will continue to recover and heal under loving care and attention.
   
February 2010 UPDATE- The nannies are enjoying these four little ones and watching them gain weight and develop their personalities. Anton and Harrison are scheduled for cleft lip surgery in March. Luke and Gwendolyn probably will be ready in April.
March 2010 UPDATE- Anton and Harrison have had their surgery.
Two Little Boys in Foster Care
 November 2009- It's a joy to help provide for Elijah a family environment and attention from caring foster parents.
December 2009- Welcome Noah as he is given the opportunity to know what special people foster parents are.
February 2010 UPDATE- Noah is described as active, cautious and obedient. He enjoys music and playing with other children his age.
Elijah is said to be 'a smart sunshine of a boy'. He claps his hands when someone sings, and does his 'exercises' by running back and forth across the room multiple times. His foster parents say he is filled with joy every day.
Two New Little Ones in Foster Care
  November 2009- Little Eileen and Neil have recovered from cleft surgery and are now with their new foster families. In their new homes they will continue to receive the love and attention needed for health growth and development.
February 2010 UPDATE- Eileen spends her day eating, playing and sleeping. She loves to be held by her foster parents.
Being held is Neil's favorite daily activity. He is growing every day and learning new things. He can creep on his hands and likes to do so.
Two Cleft Home Babies
  November 2009- Two new Cleft Home sponsorships are released for babies Tony and Ainsley. Tony has just had surgery, and his sponsorship will help provide post -op care. Ainsley will receive specialized care as she grows and becomes healthy enough for surgery.
December UPDATE- Tony has 'graduated' from the healing home and is now being placed with a foster family.
January 2010 update- Ainsley has had successful cleft surgery.
Special Care
 October 2009- Weighing only 2.6 pounds at birth, Barbara has had a rough start of life. After six weeks in the hospital, she was strong enough to be transported to a special care home. Here she will receive all the love and attention she needs to grow and thrive.
February 2010 UPDATE- Although there are still some health issues from her low birth weight, Barbara feeds well and is gaining a good bit of weight. She can sit unsupported and enjoys grabbing toys nearby. She has a mild personality and a sweet smile.
Cleft Home Care
 August 2009- This sweet baby girl, Jo, is the newest baby we are sponsoring for Cleft Home care. At the Cleft Home she will receive excellent daily care as she grows and gains strength in preparation for repair sugery on her lip.
October UPDATE- Jo has had successful surgery and returned to the cleft home for post-op care.
Six Little Boys in Foster Care
August 2009- Six new little boys are being sponsored for foster care placement. These very special boys will grow to know the love of a family and caregivers they can trust and count on to meet their needs. Join us in welcoming Henry, Colin, JJ, William, Gabriel and Rudy.
   
  
September UPDATE- Wonderful news! Gabriel is being ADOPTED!! He will now have a mom and dad of his very own. Beautiful Daisy will now join the others with a foster care sponsorship.
November UPDATE- We grieve the loss of little Rudy who passed away peacefully from a heart issue.
Seven Foster Care Renewals
July 2009- Realizing the enormous value in foster care placement, we have just renewed sponsorships for Susan, Boaz, Lucy, Jeremy, Judson, Evan and Gavin.
   
  
October UPDATE- All reports on these children are positive, and they each continue to grow and thrive with their foster families. Hopefully, we will soon begin hearing about some adoptions.
Daily Care
 July 2009- This baby boy has suffered many challenges in his short couple months of life. Issues from birth and health complications have resulted in Stephen being in and out of the hospital two times recently. He is getting the best of care as he struggles to drink enough formula to increase his weight.
August UPDATE- Stephen has been able to handle an increase in formula recently. We trust this improvement will continue at add to his health and growth.
October UPDATE- This little one continues to receive the best of care. He also continues to struggle with health issues.
Cleft Home Care
July 2009- These four precious cleft affected babies [Cambree, Drew, Eileen and Gail] are receiving awesome care while preparing for their cleft lip surgeries. By the end of 2009 we anticipate they will have new smiles, abilities to feed easier and a future full of hope and healing.
   
   
September UPDATE- Drew, Eileen and Gail have each had successful cleft surgeries. Cambree is waiting her turn. Soon we will have post-surgery pictures of each of these little ones.
October UPDATE- Cambree just completed her surgery.
Foster Care
   
June/July 2009- Please join us in welcoming our four newest children in foster care. We are thrilled to help provide funding to assist with their foster care placement. Chip, Drew, Shannon and Luke are experiencing some of the reward family life offers. We pray they will each one day have their own family through adoption.
October UPDATE- Chip is recovering from surgery last month. He enjoys going to the park with his foster mother. Drew is lively and likes to play. Shannon loves to play outside with her toys and friends. Luke is smart and curious. All are doing well in foster care.
November UPDATE- Shannon was adopted!!
December UPDATE- Chip, Drew and Luke's sponsorships are renewed.
March 2010 UPDATE- Drew was ADOPTED this month!
Nine Foster Care Renewals
  
  
  
June 2009- Seven little girls [Hope, Faith, Bonnie, Kaylinn, Leslie, Mary Elizabeth and Becca] and two boys [Jon and Kyle] have just had their foster care sponsorships renewed. They will all continue to benefit from the host of blessings that come from living with a foster family.
Diapers and Clothing
May 2009- Most of us know well the expense involved in buying diapers and clothing for babies and toddlers. In response to an orphanage request, we have provided the infants through 5 year olds with a new supply of clothing and diapers. How fresh and cute they look with new clothes [45 sets] and diapers [300 cloth].
 
Foster Care Sponsorship Renewal
 May 2009- Foster care is essential to Christopher's forward progress and development. We have seen the difference foster care has made for him in the past, and we are honored to continue funding his placement for the next six months. Lively and outgoing, Christopher is very happy to be with his Papa because he plays games with him.
September UPDATE- Christopher continues to do well with the care he is receiving from his foster family. His favorite foods are 'sweets'. He is unable to attend school, but enjoys playing with the other children in the neighborhood.
Cleft Healing Home Sponsorship
 April 2009- It's a joy to help sponsor little Livia's care at a special home for cleft affected babies. She will receive outstanding attention to her special needs while growing strong enough to have surgery to repair her lip.
August UPDATE- Livia is doing very well. She is active and likes to smile. Livia had her cleft lip surgery in June. When she is awake, nothing around her escapes her attention. Although small in size, she is quite strong.
Special Care
 March 2009- Gina is being cared for in a home for children with needs that require very close attention and monitoring. Gina was born prematurely and, after a period of hospitalization, was able to be release to receive one-on-one care.
September UPDATE- Gina is growing and developing well. She is putting on weight and getting stronger. She smiles when given attention. Gina's nanny says she is a sweet little girl. Her sponsorship has been renewed for another few months.
Two More Foster Care Placements
  March 2009- Yes, two more children are now being sponsored for their foster care placement. Join us in welcoming Tristan and Lizzie as our two newest sponsor children. Tristan is described as a happy baby who smiles easily. Lizzie likes to play with friends and watch tv.
May UPDATE- As always, we rejoice in the news that one of our sponsor children has been adopted. This most recent news arrived about Lizzy. She is now with her forever family.
September UPDATE- Tristan is energetic, climbs well and can kick a ball. He enjoys imitating others and playing make believe. He like to eat breads and cakes made from rice flour.
Placement with a Foster Family
February 2009- We quickly grow attached to each of our sponsor children. Lucy is no exception. Her beautiful smiling face paints a picture of how foster care placement opens doors of healthy development for oprhaned children. Join us in welcoming Lucy as our most recent sponsor child.
April UPDATE- Sweet Lucy is described as active and lovely. She like to play, listen to music and dance, playing with friends, and peddling her tricycle. Lucy is progressing very well with the care and attention of her foster family.
September UPDATE- Lucy loves to play with her friends and go to preschool and learn new things. She has an independent but friendly nature.
Two Little Guys: Two Foster Home Sponsorships
  January 2009- Two special little guys have joined foster homes. What an honor to help support their placements. Matthew and Chun were both born with clubbed feet. Attention has been given to correct these medical challenges and now they are both in foster care. Placement with a family will aid in continuing to monitor their special needs as well as to give them lots of hugs and love.
March UPDATE- Both of these little boys are adjusting well to their foster families. Matthew is becoming more outgoing and likes looking at books. Chun spends his days playing with small toys, being carried by his foster mother, taking his naps and eating snacks.
June UPDATE- Yea! Chun was adopted this month! Matthew is doing well. His favorite activity is going outside and playing with cars, pretending he is driving. Matthew climbs well, does steps, and follows a sequence of two commands. His social skills are good.
September UPDATE- Matthew spends his days playing, walking and bouncing on a trampoline. His favorite activities are bouncing balls and picking leaves. He is now three years old.
Carryover from 2008
January 2009- Entering 2009, twenty one [21] children, ranging in age from 4 months to 7 years old, continue in sponsorship programs that provide for their basic life needs. Primarily, this consists of funding to cover their daily costs of food, clothing, shelter, care taking and basic medical care. Most of these children have the privilege of living with a foster family in the town or city of the orphanage. The children are from seven programs in three different provinces.
We continue to support these beautiful children and look forward to continued involvement in their lives.
Boaz
Susan
Gordon
Wendel
Madeline
Gracie
Debra
Evan
Bonnie
Kaylinn
Faith
Hope
Jon
Becca
Kyle
Leslie
Gavin
Na
Jake
Christopher
You can meet each of these little ones by linking to the 2008 Basic Life Needs page.
January UPDATE- Wendel, Evan and Jeremy have just had their foster care sponsorship renewed. What a joy to know they will continue to profit from the ability to live in a foster home setting. This begins Wendel's third year of sponsorship.
March UPDATE- Jake is ADOPTED!! Sponsorship for Boaz, Susan and Gordon are renewed.
March UPDATE- The quarterly reports on all the children have been coming in. We are so grateful to hear of their growth and development while in foster care. What a remarkable difference the one-on-one attention and family setting are making for them. Thank you for your continued support which makes foster care a reality for these little ones.
April UPDATE- We are happy to renew Madeline's foster care sponsorship for another year.
May UPDATE- Wendel has been ADOPTED!! We are so excited for him.
October UPDATE- Madeline has been ADOPTED!!!!!!!
December UPDATE- Renewed sponsorships for Faith, Hope, Kaylinn, Bonnie, Leslie and Becca.
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