Pray, Share, Act: Vera

For reasons we do not know, Vera is once again on the waiting children list. Vera will be 6 at the beginnig of April. Thankfully, she is still in the baby house and has not yet been transferred to an institution. But regretfully, this transfer will likely happen very soon. And for so many children, this transfer is ultimately a death sentence.

Please don't make any negative comments about the family that intended to adopt her - we don't know what happened. That's between them and God.

Please don't ask any questions about what happened.

Instead, please PRAY:

• Pray for Vera, that the orphanage staff will have a soft place in their hearts for her and find some way to keep her from being transferred until a family can come and rescue here.
• Pray that a family will step up NOW and commit to her.
• Pray about the possibility that her forever family might be YOUR family.

Do you have room in your home & family for a precious little girl?

• Yes, she is a "special needs" child. But the right therapy could do wonders.
• Yes, she might be developmentally delayed. But then again, our boys were. And they are a picture of what love and attention can do - they are THRIVING.
• Yes, adoption is expensive. But she already has a $3,050 grant. And there is the adoption tax credit - it's $13k for adoptions completed this year, and is fully refundable. And people WILL help if you ask. (and don't get me started on other things we'll spend thousands of dollars on without blinking an eye)
• Yes, international travel is hard. But it's also exciting! And what a great opportunity to share the love of Jesus with those you wouldn't normally get to meet.
• Yes, there can be post-adoption challenges. But there are books, websites, support groups, and GOD.

She needs a family. She needs a bright future. She deserves better than what she's facing now. Please consider Vera. If you're not able to consider her for your family, please share about her via your blog, Twitter, and/or Facebook.

Click HERE to see her Reece's Rainbow profile. There is a facebook share button on her page.

The word Vera means faith in Russian. And I have faith that God is watching over this precious little one.

UPDATE: A blog has been set up to advocate for Vera. It has more photos, as well as opinions & feedback from 2 families that met her while they were at the orphanage. Visit HERE.