The Very First

I had just discovered ReecesRainbow.org, by my mother who was asking for prayers for a family that was preparing to adopt through their organization. . My mom always had a prayer request time after our devotions.  At the time I remember sitting in our sofa nearly in tears because of my small defect in my heart that I had earlier that month discovered I would need surgery for. I was having one of my "spells" (It was SVT, my heart would speed up and race and random times and the just drop back to normal after an hour or so) After I felt better, I got online and went onto the Reece's Rainbow website to see for myself the children my mom was telling me about.   I wanted to help a child.  But then I thought that one word.  How.  How could I help an orphan that is overseas in an orphanage?  I was just a girl new to the teenage world.  Then I stumbled onto a blog, and now a good friend of mine, Bree's blog.  She was raising awareness for a little girl by blogging and sharing about her. It was like God put the answer right in front of me.  I decided that would be the best idea!  Though I lacked in my knowledge of vocabulary and spelling.  I still went with it and hoped for the best and tried really hard to improve in my weak areas of writing. (I'm still not the greatest, as you can see in my posts.)  
Later I went on Reece's Rainbow again, after creating "Saving a Little Life with the Love of Jesus Christ" blog and looked for a special child that would speak to my heart and I would have a special connection with.  

It wasn't long at all before I found a stunning little angel with a gorgeous grin that could light up the world.  Her smile was the very first thing that drew me to her. Her name was Sonya  She was so different, and just outstanding all together.  And then I took time to read her information, I then discovered she had Down syndrome.  I'd actually never really heard about Down syndrome until my mother had explained it to me earlier that day.  Then she seemed extra special to me!  I kept reading and found out she had heart issues. I can't remember exactly what, but I think I remember it say that she needed to find a family so she could have the surgery she needed to help her. At that moment I knew that was the child I was going to help save.  

I remember just pondering on the thought.  How could she not have a family to love and protect her?  Give her the things that she needs so desperately.  Make her feel like a princess like most little girls around her age.  Or even knowing that feeling that someone loves you so much.

And so I began blogging on this precious girl, making her the center of my mission.  I didn't officially become her Prayer Warrior or Orphan Warrior, I don't believe.  I think she had about 3 others helping her as well that I learned about later on in the process of advocating her.

I blogged and prayed my heart for Sonya for about 5 months before finding out that she had found her forever family.  

I got in contact with her soon-to-be forever mommy and daddy, Amy & John Hinz.     I was so happy to talk to them and be a part of their journey to bringing her home with her soon-to-be brother, Dusty whom they were also adopting.


Today Sonya is living her happily ever after as an orphan no more with the entire Hinz family!  She celebrates her second birthday with her family, she turns 7 years old!!!  I can't believe it! 

I couldn't have chosen I better family for her! She is extremely happy where she is from what I can see. She truly is a down right perfect baby! :)

I am so thankful the God put Sonya in my life, she made me a better person, and made me closer to God.  She's a blessing to me.

I hope you have a fabulous 7th Birthday with your forever family Sonya!  I love you dearly and hope to meet you face to face one day and hold you in me arms.