Medical Projects 2006
Casting For Clubbed Feet and Cleft Lip Surgery
December 2006- Born with two special needs, little Cheng will soon receive casting to correct his clubbed feet....and surgery to repair his cleft lip. We are so excited to help this little boy face a brighter future with these corrective procedures. Details to follow in early 2007.
UPDATE- See Medical 2007
Two Hernia Surgeries
December 2006- These two precious little ones are in need of surgery to correct a hernia. We are grateful for the opportunity to help by providing the funding for their surgeries.
 
UPDATE- See Medical 2007
Cleft Lip Surgery
December 2006- Little Qin has been identified to receive cleft lip surgery in 2007. This procedure will be a great benefit, resulting in a brighter future for this little one.
UPDATE- See Medical 2007
Physical Therapy
December 2006- Inflicted with Cerebral Palsy, Zhi and Yi are unable to walk on their own. Hope's Heart is excited to fund two months of extensive physical therapy for them, which will help to improve their motor skills and learn new ways to walk and balance. We are also sponsoring Zhi with a school sponsorship. (see Zhi education).
 
UPDATE- See Medical 2007
Club Feet Casting
December 2006- We have witnessed the incredible difference casting has made in correcting clubbed feet. For baby Bao we are believing for the same remarkable results. The funding has been released that will give Bao the opportunity to have his feet straightened. We look forward to hearing of the scheduling of this procedure and see the changes each new month of casting brings.
 
UPDATE- See Medical 2007
Cleft Surgery
November 2006- Cleft surgery brings life changing results for a baby/child. Understanding this moves donor hearts to sacrificially give to make this miracle possible. After witnessing the blessing to Yong, a Hope's Heart supporter asked to sponsor another baby's surgery. With gratitude we were excited to introduced Aaron. As soon as arrangements can be made this little guy will make the hospital trip to correct his cleft lip. We are excited for him, and so very grateful to caring individuals who reach out to make a difference in an orphans life.
December UPDATE- Aaron has been eating well and putting on weight in preparation for his cleft lip surgery. He is a happy baby and smiles a lot...especially right after finishing a bottle.
UPDATE- See Medical 2007
Heart Surgery
October 2006- This precious little girl, Cui, is nine months old and in need of surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. Thanks to the generous giving of a local congregation, Cui's surgery has been funded. At present, it is recommended the surgery be postponed until Cui is a little stronger and gains more weight. She will continue to receive nurishing formula and monitoring over the next few months.
December UPDATE- We have just received incredible news. Cui has been examined again, and the tests have found that the hole in her heart is smaller. This means it is beginning to close up on its own. Praise God! She will continue to be monitored, but, for now, will not have any surgery scheduled. The funding for her surgery will be transfered to help two other babies, Qi and Yi (see January 2007 Medical page).
Cleft Lip Surgery
September 2006- Thanks to a generous gift from a Hope's Heart supporter and encourager, four month old Yong will soon be receiving surgery to correct his cleft lip. This gift of love will bring new hope and opportunity to Yong.
 
September UPDATE- Just days out of surgery, this little guy, Yong, is already beginning to heal. He has been given a gift that will transform his life. What a blessing!
pre-surgery (left) and post-surgery (right)
Spinal Surgery
September 2006- Born in July with a spinal tumor, precious little Wen is awaiting surgery to remove the tumor. Hope's Heart has made a partial contribution to the funding of this surgery. Donations are still needed and gratefully appreciated. Thank you for joining with others to provide surgery for this little guys that will bring healing to his body. (See How You Can Help).
 
October UPDATE- Wen traveled to the hospital for his surgery this month. However, because he had a rash, he was unable to be admitted for the surgery. He will return to the orphanage, and the surgery will be rescheduled a few weeks out.
UPDATE- See Medical 2007
Eight Babies To Receive Cleft Lip Surgery
August 2006- Babies with cleft lips and palates face growth and development obstacles. These include feeding difficulties and later, if not corrected, affect speech development, cause ear disease, and prohibit proper dental (teeth and jaw) growth. We are honored to sponsor these precious eight babies to receive cleft lip surgery this fall. Every sponsorship reflects the compassion of Hope's Heart supporters who desire to see babies/children given a new chance at life. Thank you for your faithful support.
  
   
One not pictures
October 28 UPDATE- Corrective surgeries began on some of these babies today, and will continue for the next week!
November 10 UPDATE - Eight babies have successfully undergone cleft lip surgery and are well on their way to new smiles and a brighter future. With the exception of one,(who will have his surgery late November, the other 7 children above, plus Qian, had their surgery.
February 2007 UPDATE- All the babies who received cleft surgery in the fall are doing wonderfully. Here's a look at just one, Sheng. Look at what an incredible difference a couple months has made. Sheng has alos been receiving special formula to stimulate his growth and health. It's working!
 
Pre and Post Surgery
Blood Transfusions
July 2006- Two little ones, Wei and Di, require frequent blood transfusion because of a genetic disorder. We are thankful to provide the funding for a few months of these transfusions. These procedures will provide the children with a temporary supply of healthy red blood cells, greatly improving their quality of life.
 
September UPDATE- Wei received another transfulsion (mid September) at the local hospital, and she is doing really well. A week before she was in the hospital for treatment on another condition, and is healing well from that one as well.
October UPDATE- Wonderful News!! Wei will soon be meeting her forever family through adoption. We are so thankful for the gift of a family for her.
Three New Surgeries
June 2006- Because of your hearts of compassion and generous giving, Hope's Heart was able to fund three additional surgeries.....Pan's heart surgery (July), Ken's umbilical hernia surgery, and the first of multiple surgeries Chloe is needing to undergo. Please be in prayer for these children... that the surgeries will restore them to health. Your financial provision is a tangible way to help heal the babies/children still waiting for the funding of their surgeries. Thank you for considering how you can help.
 July UPDATE- Pan-We are so pleased to receive word that Pan has received her heart surgery and has been released from the hospital. The surgery has opened doors of opportunity and a future she would not otherwise have. Chloe is eating well after the first of three surgeries she will receive over the next year. Thank you for blessing these children with your financial support and prayers.
 August UPDATE-Ken- Great News! Ken's hernia has begun to shrink, and if it continues to do so, she will not require surgery. What a blessing! The funding that was intended for her surgery will be transfered to another baby/child in need. (see Wen above)
March 2007 UPDATE- Chloe- Chloe has successfully had two of the three needed surgeries to repair an anal artesian. Although she encountered some complications she is doing well.
Cleft Lip Surgery
May 2006- Becca is a beautiful little girl Hope's Heart has been sponsoring for basic life needs since November 2005. (See Basic Life Needs 06 also) We were thrilled to be able to sponsor her cleft lip surgery as well. She is doing great since the surgery. The pictures are in! What a difference you are making for the orphans of China through your generous donations. To continue to touch other children, you can now make on-line donations.
  
Pre-surgery (left) and post-surgery (center and right)
Club Foot Casting, Hernia Surgery, Cataract Surgery
April 2006- Babies born with physical challenges who have been abandoned and are residing in China's orphanages continue to rely on caring friends like you to sponsor the financial funding of their surgeries. Grants have just been released to fund three additional medical procedures: One hernia surgery (Xin) ; one cataract surgery (Wei); and on club foot casting treatment (Juan). We look forward to bringing you details soon.
June UPDATE- Juan has arrived at her new foster home. After having a few weeks to settle in, casting treatments will begin to help correct her clubbed feet. We are grateful for the resources and care available to help her legs/feet develop properly.
July UPDATE- Casting has begun for correction of Juan's clubbed feet...and the initial progress is encouraging. Great news!!
 
August UPDATE- It is our joy to share that the casting of Juan's feet has brought successful results. Her feet are straightening and she will conclude the treatments with just bracing. We are so thrilled to report Juan is returning to the orphanage where she will soon be joined with her forever family.
 
October UPDATE- Juan has been matched for adoption and will soon be joining her forever family. What awesome news!
Feet before (left) and after (right) casting treatments
 
May UPDATE- The report is in....Xin has had a successful hernia surgery and is doing great. We are thankful for this wonderful news.
 
July UPDATE- Wei has undergone her cataract surgery and has left the hospital to recover in a foster home. She is doing great and can now see!!!!
Cleft Surgeries for Two
February 2006- The need for corrective surgery of cleft lip/palate within the orphanages continues to draw our attention. This surgery allows an otherwise healthy orphan to experience life with new hope. Your sacrificial giving to Hope's Heart allows us to provide the funds to make this change possible. Because of your caring hearts, Qian and Shu will both be scheduled to receive surgery. We look with excitement to bring you the transforming results after their surgery has been completed.
February UPDATE- Shu has had her cleft lip surgery and is doing very well. We are so grateful as we know the wonderful impact this will make on her life.
 
pre-surgery (left), hospital (center), and post-surgery (left)
March UPDATE- Qian was admitted to the hospital for her cleft lip surgery. However, she was experiencing some breathing problems and the surgery has needed to be postponed. The doctors will wait a few more months and then re-admit her for the surgery. We pray there will be no further complications and she will be able to handle the procedure.
pre-surgery (above and below)
November UPDATE- After a number of attempts for corrective surgery, Qian has finally been able to handle the anestesia. She has successfully had her cleft lip repair surgery and is now recovering.
Eye Surgery Check-ups
January 2006 - We've just received an update on Miao, one of the little girls that we funded surgery for in 2005. (December 2005) Miao has had her first post surgery check up and the surgeon is pleased with the results.
March 2006 UPDATE- Miao's eyesight continues to get better and better. She went for her second follow-up check a couple days ago. We are expecting a good report. Thank you for making it possible to fund her surgery and follow-up visits with the surgeon.
Medical Projects 2005
Cleft Lip Surgery
November 2005- Like many babies in China, Rachel was born with a cleft lip and palate. This disorder is a result of the tissue of the mouth/lip not forming properly during fetal development. Problems are encountered in feeding, ear disease, and speech development. Through contribution of Hope's Heart donors like you, we are able to fund the repair of Rachel's cleft lip. The lip repair can be done at a young age, once the baby has reached 10 pounds and is strong enough to have the surgery. Palate surgery generally occurs when the child reaches about 1 year of age. Rachel is making her way to the 10 pound minimum (she is now 9 pounds). As soon as she reaches this goal, she will be scheduled for lip repair surgery.
December 2005 UPDATE - Rachel's cleft lip surgery has been successfully completed and she has left the hospital. We are thrilled that she has had the opportunity to have this life-changing surgery and thank all of our donors for their continued support to make surgeries such as Rachel's possible.  
Pre and Post Surgery
Surgery Gives New Smile
November 2005- Xia will soon be receiving surgery to repair her cleft lip. Funding was transfered for Xia's need in place of Dong (see May 2005 below) whose adoptive parents will be providing for her surgery. We are grateful for the hope given to these little girls.
March 2006 UPDATE-Xia has had her surgery and now has the biggest smile. Thank you for making the future brighter for this precious little girl.
pre-surgery (left) and post-surgery (right)
April 2007 UPDATE- We just received WONDERFUL news. Xia has been adopted!
Hearing Aids
November 2005- Zi is a cute little boy with a contagious big smile. We had the privilege of meeting him while we were in China this past summer. We are told he has a great personality and loves to play. Hope's Heart is honored to partially fund the cost of special hearing aids which will open the world of sound to his little guy. This month Zi will receive his first set of hearing aids. Be sure to check back for updates and pictures. [Zi had craniofacial surgery in October...funded by another individual/organization].
December 2005 UPDATE- We have received a report that Zi's hearing aids are serving him well. As a result he is 'outgoing and fearless'. We are so happy for this little guy. We often take our hearing for granted. What a gift to be thankful for. Zi will now have the opportunity to experience life in a whole new realm. What a blessing! Thank you.
January UPDATE- Zi was given a chance to hear after receiving special hearing aids a few weeks ago. A program is being put together to help him improve his speech, which has come on a little. He can mimic a number of sounds. There are a few words, such as 'thank you' and 'ayi', that he attempts to say, and he can say 'No' in English!
March UPDATE- Zi has received an overflow of love and attention to his needs over the past year and a half. We are thankful for those who have seen to his care and urgent medical needs. His future is so much brighter. Zi has now gone to live with a foster family who will take over his care and upbringing.
 
Spinal Tumor Surgery
July 2005 - Hope's Heart has provided a portion of the funding for surgery for Luke, a five week old baby boy with a spinal tumor, the same condition that Chun Yi has. Luke will soon have his surgery. Thank you for your continued faithfulness to allow funding of these life changing surgeries.
November 2005 UPDATE- Luke has returned from his hospital stay, is recovering well from his surgery, and putting on weight. A consultation with a US surgeon will determine the need for further surgery. Also, plans are being made for Luke to receive physical therapy in the future upon completion of a new physical therapy unit and training of therapists.
April 2006 UPDATE- Despite severe physical challenges, we are encouraged by this most recent report on Luke. He is very vocal and can sit up supporting himself for a short period. He is inquisitive and reaches for toys placed in front of him. Luke is extremely friendly and responsive to strangers, and has a fabulous giggle. He is receiving outstanding love and care.
 
pre-surgery (left) and post-surgery (center and right)
October 2006 UPDATE- This happy face exhibits the outstanding love and care Luke is receiving. He has started a program of physiotherapy to strengthen his trunk and limbs. He began to crawl in August by creeping along with his elbows. He loves to play with little cars and things that he can push along the ground, responds to his name and understands basic daily words. Luke will point to things if he wants them, as well as calling “mama”. He likes to eat sausages and enjoys drinking yoghurt. He smiles and laughs a lot as he plays and watches the other children. If prompted he will wave goodbye.
October 2006
Spinal Tumor Surgery
June 2005- Daisy, a frail baby girl, is in need of urgent surgery to remove a spinal tumor. The surgery is scheduled for mid-June. Please be in prayer for this little one, and thank you for making her surgery a reality. We will share details as they come in.
July UPDATE - Daisy has undergone her spinal surgery. She remains in the hospital as she developed an infection. Please remember Daisy in your prayers for her complete recovery.
August UPDATE - Daisy has just been released from the hospital. Please continue to pray for her.
November UPDATE- Daisycontinues to rest comfortably from her surgery and is feeding well and putting on weight. Upon the completion of a new physical therapy unit and training of therapist, Daisy will be scheduled to receive therapy.
October 2006 UPDATE- Our hearts are saddened with the loss of Daisy. For nearly a year and a half she has been receiving loving loving care, multiple surgeries and all the medical care possible. After a long struggle with infections, Daisy died this month. We are grateful to her caregivers who loved her so much.
Cornea Surgery For Two
June 2005- The need for corrective surgeries to give new hope to Chinese orphans continues to mount. Your partnership with Hope's Heart is again making life changing differences. We have just released funds to provide cornea surgery for two little girls. Your gift is making this life changing surgery possible. Thank you.
July 2005 UPDATE- One of the little girls, Fei, has received her cornea surgery and is doing very well as she enjoys seeing. She is also now able to learn to read. The sacrificial giving by donors like you has made this miracle possible. Thank you so very much. The other little girl is awaiting a cornea match to become available for her surgery.
December 2005- We are so happy to announce that Miao, the second little girl needing surgery has just completed cornea surgery and will spend about a week in the hospital. She is doing well and we await further updates. We are so thankful for the gift of sight she has been given.
Two Cleft Surgeries
April 2005- We are pleased to announce that we have just released funds to provide TWO more cleft palate surgeries for two additional children! We will be posting more information as we receive notice of these little ones. THANK YOU for helping make this possible.
May 2005 - We are pleased to introduce Dong , from an eastern province in China. She has been identified to receive cleft palate and lip surgery, thanks to your continued support of Hope's Heart. This precious little girl is nine months old. Her surgery will soon be scheduled, and we will keep you updated on her progress.
UPDATE- We have been informed that Dong is being adopted by a family in China who will see to the completion of her surgery. We are grateful she will be loved and cared for by her new parents. See November 2005 (above) for the child (Xia) who will receive the funding for a cleft lip surgery.
May 2005 - Meng is a three year old girl from eastern China who also will soon be undergoing surgery to repair her cleft lip and palate. Meng had heart surgery in 2004. She is now strong enough to schedule cleft surgery.
September 2005 Update- We are pleased to announce that Meng received her cleft surgery last month and is doing well. She is excited with her new look ...and so are we. Not only has her 'look' changed, but she will experience improved speech and hearing. Her paperwork is being prepared to make her a candidate for adoption.
 
Medication Provided
May 2005- Childhood illness can attack at any time. Such was the case in a northeast China orphanage last month. The outbreak of bronchiopneumonia resulted in an urgent need to replenish the stock of nebulizer medication used in the treatment of the children. This medication, Ventolin, is used to open airways giving relief when breathing is difficult. Because of the generous support of donors like you, Hope's Heart was able to provide the orphanage with a new supply of Ventolin.
The First Medical Procedure sponsored by Hope's Heart!!!
March 2005 - We have heard of the transformation made in the life of an orphan through cleft surgery. A child is given a new hope for his/her future because someone cared to help correct this physical need. Hope's Heart is excited to be providing their first medical grant to see another life changed. Yi will soon have a life-changing surgery to repair her cleft lip and palate. Check back as we receive the information of Yi post-surgery. Thank you for helping to make a difference in her life.
April UPDATE- We are happy to report that we have received word that Yi is successfully through her surgery!! Keep posted as we await the 'after' pictures.
May UPDATE- We couldn't be happier for this beautiful little girl. She did remarkably well through the surgery and her recovery. Yi is eating well and gaining weight. Her papers are being prepared for the adoption path. We celebrate how well she is doing, and hope in the future to hear of a referral to a new family.
  
pre-surgery (left) and post-surgery (center and right)
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