Erin and Bethany

 These beautiful sisters are available for adoption, TOGETHER!  They have the same father, but different mothers.

 

Erin is the younger sister (on the left); she was born in December 2006.  From her medical records:  HIV clinical staging 4, delay of psychomotor and physical development.   Amissionary visisted with her in Feb 2012:   ” Pictures and words cannot describe just how beautiful Erin is!  Her eyes are pale aqua and shine…she truly is a beauty.  She seemed quiet and gentle.   She watched me with curiosity and the odd glimmer of a smile. When I left on the last day she was in the garden and she suddenly became braver and shouted goodbye…my heart melted and all I wanted to do was run back scoop her up and hold her!   I think Erin would make a truly amazing daughter.”

 

Bethany is the older sister (on the right), and was born in March, 2006.  From her medical records:  HIV clinical staging 3, delay of psychomotor and physical development, tuberculous primary complex.  Bethany also has CP, she is in a wheelchair and is facing transfer to the mental institution.   It is URGENT that we find an adoptive family for these girls, before they are separated forever.  She is described as a very happy child, and is an orphanage favorite!

*** March 2012:  When I met Bethany, she was sitting so nicely in a chair in the orphanage’s music room – completely upright, using her own strength and balance to stay in that position. She kept trying to make eye contact with me and smiled so sweetly. I saw her turn and shift her weight around with no problem (she kept turning toward me so I would take her pic!). She also used both hands to hold onto a balloon. I have several photos of her, including one in which she is waving at me. She was able to raise her arms high, and her fingers were spread out (not tight / curled fists). Afterward, I showed her the photos that I took and she loved that! When her groupa left to go upstairs the nanny had to hold her under the arms while she shuffled her feet along the floor. It didn’t appear that she did much weight-bearing at all on her legs. I did notice that she was the same height as the other kids her age in her groupa, and her legs seemed well-developed (of course she had knit pants on, so I couldn’t see much). Once upstairs in her groupa room, she again sat nicely waiting for the food to be brought to the table at lunchtime – still watching us though! She seemed very, very sweet. She really tugged at my heart because she seemed to be just YEARNING for someone to give her some love and attention.

Yes, she does have lower limb weakness, but please DON’T let that scare you away if you are considering adopting Bethany and Erin! She has good use of her hands and a strong upper body from what I saw. She badly needs the love of a mama and papa. ***

 

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$1157.40 is available towards the cost of my adoption!