tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post8320663803746018226..comments2024-03-26T09:26:29.609-07:00Comments on Do They Have Salsa in China?: Want to make a big difference in the world? Give one small child the benefit of foster care.M3http://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-11446279824130443052013-05-29T21:26:59.178-07:002013-05-29T21:26:59.178-07:00I never saw this post, and here New Hope Foundatio...I never saw this post, and here New Hope Foundation is listed...the home and people that literally saved my daughter's life. kitchuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907460384010952009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-40893695204435693902009-07-02T11:07:12.478-07:002009-07-02T11:07:12.478-07:00Thanks so much for including Gift of Adoption in y...Thanks so much for including Gift of Adoption in your listing. Much appreciated.Brianhttp://www.giftofadoption.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-6287648041407551872008-11-23T14:17:00.000-08:002008-11-23T14:17:00.000-08:00Hi, I sponsor a child from my older daughter's orp...Hi, <BR/>I sponsor a child from my older daughter's orphanage and will be doing the same from my youngest as well. We just got home on Saturday and I appreciate your links. I used Amity International for the sponsorship from PingXiang. <BR/><BR/>I have enjoyed following along in Ro and Ree's lives and thank you for letting me do so. <BR/><BR/>Joan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-20236265535655543642008-11-23T14:16:00.000-08:002008-11-23T14:16:00.000-08:00You know everyday I thank my lucky stars for how w...You know everyday I thank my lucky stars for how well developed and smart my little angel is. I feel very blessed that Olivia came from one of the more developed orphanages in China. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing<BR/><BR/>Deb<BR/>(Olivia's lucky mom)<BR/><BR/>BTW: Is that Ro and Ree holding hands in the pic? You take the best pics of those little darlings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-7800924518082228252008-11-21T13:22:00.000-08:002008-11-21T13:22:00.000-08:00Just today I put a similar message on my blog, try...Just today I put a similar message on my blog, trying to encourage people to ACT. Such a small amount can go a long way. Love the pics of the twins and their happy mom... I didn't scroll down far enough to see any of TubaDad. :) To think it was only 9 months ago that I was sitting in the dining room of the White Swan and somebody came up to me and said "M3 got TWINS!" That was such a funny moment.<BR/><BR/>Ruth in AlaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-83995598612463094012008-03-03T07:24:00.000-08:002008-03-03T07:24:00.000-08:00Not foster-related, but you might be interested.A ...Not foster-related, but you might be interested.<BR/><BR/>A hospice for dying orphans in China:<BR/><BR/>http://www.chinalittleflower.org/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-51241388896886489382007-11-20T11:18:00.000-08:002007-11-20T11:18:00.000-08:00I sponsor a little girl through Grace and Hope and...I sponsor a little girl through Grace and Hope and she was just adopted! We are now sponsoring a new liitle girl. It's a good feeling.<BR/><BR/>KeriKerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967858167380568996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-12720159500372347282007-11-16T08:59:00.000-08:002007-11-16T08:59:00.000-08:00You may want to consider adding "Chinese Starfish"...You may want to consider adding "Chinese Starfish" to the list of organizations. It is an incredible foster home that was started by a woman from South Africa. Her home is providing a great foundation for special needs children waiting to be adopted. Google "chinese starfish". You will be amazed at this story.<BR/><BR/>Signed,<BR/><BR/>a longtime salsa fan. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-57770926870632547492007-05-22T16:02:00.000-07:002007-05-22T16:02:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for not only sponsoring with Gra...Thank you so much for not only sponsoring with Grace & Hope but also sharing the news! You did a wonderful job with this post!!Kelly (Mike, Zane and Mia Jade)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02503470451527812638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-81308614351020008472007-05-21T18:59:00.000-07:002007-05-21T18:59:00.000-07:00What a great idea...I will look into it through on...What a great idea...I will look into it through one of the organizations you listed.<BR/><BR/>I enjoy your blog.<BR/><BR/>Maureencscomohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032902183106683606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-28368708413123398292007-05-21T00:58:00.000-07:002007-05-21T00:58:00.000-07:00I found your blog via another China moms blog (who...I found your blog via another China moms blog (who is now joining me and adopting from Taiwan!). The biggest problem I had looking at the foster care support link was...I don't want to foster them - I want to adopt those gorgeous babies - all of them! It's wonderful to see these kinds of posts. One person can make a difference.Andrea Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14072635115165412334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-31010786022066951962007-05-20T11:40:00.000-07:002007-05-20T11:40:00.000-07:00Great Idea! I think all of our pennies are going ...Great Idea! I think all of our pennies are going toward bringing Meili home right now, but we plan to sponsor a child once she is home! An idea that I had was to give donation cards as thankyou gifts for my kids' teachers this year. Through www.angelcovers.org (and probably other organizations as well) you can send an orphan in China to Kindergarten for a month for $10. As a former teacher, I'd rather have $10 donated in my name than add to my coffee mug collection...Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341013937769345305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-23176909196874266812007-05-20T11:27:00.000-07:002007-05-20T11:27:00.000-07:00M3 thank you for posting this. I can't say enough...M3 thank you for posting this. I can't say enough what a blessing it was for Miya to be in foster care. It made a huge difference.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138390253722210699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-74535654600327723302007-05-20T09:58:00.000-07:002007-05-20T09:58:00.000-07:00I am currently waiting for TA to get my daughter i...I am currently waiting for TA to get my daughter in Hubei Province. Dave Kawada told me you also stayed in Wuhan when you went to get your girls. Do you have any recommendation for places to stay and things to do? Or things to avoid. Thank You, Koren MartinelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-42004187635149631362007-05-20T09:45:00.000-07:002007-05-20T09:45:00.000-07:00Good reminder for all of us! :)Are you guys involv...Good reminder for all of us! :)<BR/>Are you guys involved w/ your local FCC chapter? Our chapter donates any/all proceeds to Love w/out Boundaries and Half the Sky :)<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Kimrubyiscominghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05849303178783210593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-17925601217997222362007-05-20T05:24:00.000-07:002007-05-20T05:24:00.000-07:00Our son was in foster care for the first 4 weeks o...Our son was in foster care for the first 4 weeks of his life - I will be forever grateful to his foster mother for all the love and affection she showered on him during this time.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for raising this topic and for urging us to help.<BR/><BR/>All the best to you and your family.Anihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513687544829152823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-78060510211084161512007-05-20T01:19:00.000-07:002007-05-20T01:19:00.000-07:00Hi!We are a couple from Sweden who were referred a...Hi!<BR/>We are a couple from Sweden who were referred a girl from Daye this week. When "googling" for information on Daye we found your blog. We had visited the salsa blog before and was excited to read that your lovely twins some from the same town as our girl. <BR/><BR/>Reading your post today about foster care makes us feel so great (almost crying) and even more confident that this girl is taken good care of until we can bring her home. Our girl is in foster care since October last year when she was about 5 months old and reading the papers about her she seem to be doing so great.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your life so generously with us readers. We will soon be back to read all about your trip to Hubei.<BR/><BR/>Kind regards.<BR/>/Linda & ChristerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-25441042164205588142007-05-19T22:09:00.000-07:002007-05-19T22:09:00.000-07:00Fantastic post! I've been reading, but stupid blo...Fantastic post! I've been reading, but stupid blogger, throws me offline everytime I try to comment on your blog, these days. Anyhoo...I perserved, and actually get to comment today! (lets hope it publishes!)<BR/><BR/>We sponsor children in Bali (surprise, surprise!), through a FANTASTIC organisation called BALI CARE - the sponsorship is for older children, for their education. At only AUS$70 a year! But you can also give a donation, as they do help local orphanages etc with formula and vitamins. They don't have a website, you just email the couple that organise the sponsorship (they don't take any commission or charge admin fees, they do it, because they love the kids).<BR/>vrbaird@hotmail.comOziMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813480734366566560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-66858046198898351732007-05-19T22:03:00.000-07:002007-05-19T22:03:00.000-07:00Please don't forget to add the link for the Altrus...Please don't forget to add the link for the Altrusa organization. Dr. Peggy Gurrad has done so much work in 24 orphanages in Jiangxi Province including formula programs, hugging grannies, medical surgeries and foster care sponsorship. Here is the homepage link:<BR/>http://www.altrusa.ws/about_altrusa/about_altrusa_index.htm<BR/><BR/>Mama to 2 daughters who were both placed with foster care families in Hubei and Jiangxi provincesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-39601612030284434242007-05-19T17:42:00.000-07:002007-05-19T17:42:00.000-07:00Wonderful topic! Although I think all the organiz...Wonderful topic! Although I think all the organizations are great, I have to put a plug in for China Care. Sydney was with a China Care foster home and, miraculously, so is our new baby, Claire! This small group has saved many lives, including my girls.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695889208110488035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-86403749807709556972007-05-19T16:23:00.000-07:002007-05-19T16:23:00.000-07:00We have 2 little ones through Half The Sky. Also o...We have 2 little ones through Half The Sky. Also our local FCC group raises moeny once a year to sponsor a little group via the whole group which is another great way to do it.<BR/>Lily was also on foster care in Hubei.<BR/>What you are doing is so wonderful.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929152764990722808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-37837642609576367722007-05-19T06:32:00.000-07:002007-05-19T06:32:00.000-07:00Already on it, M3...thanks for that post!Already on it, M3...thanks for that post!C's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062655703410223668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-41028482709702963062007-05-18T22:46:00.000-07:002007-05-18T22:46:00.000-07:00Great post! Although our daughters both spent the...Great post! Although our daughters both spent the first 6 months of their lives in (different) orphanages, they were (and still are) remarkably advanced (in all aspects) for their ages. They also bonded immediately and had an exceptionally easy (if any) adjustment. Perhaps because they both arrived home at barely 7 months old. I guess this is just another one of those times we realize just how incredibly blessed we are!<BR/><BR/>God bless.<BR/>Parents to 4 amazing children!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-15550328598289253922007-05-18T20:10:00.000-07:002007-05-18T20:10:00.000-07:00Love Without Boundaries 4th Annual auction on e*Ba...<A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Love-Without-BoundariesStore_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfclZ3QQfsubZQ2d33QQftidZ2QQtZkm" REL="nofollow">Love Without Boundaries 4th Annual auction on e*Bay is going on right now</A> today through March 23, since you're talking about helping the children still in China.Truly Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038333888405690505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-40227083192619429392007-05-18T19:01:00.000-07:002007-05-18T19:01:00.000-07:00Wonderful, wonderful. Right after we announced ou...Wonderful, wonderful. Right after we announced our adoption plans for Yong Hua, one of her China Care sponsors contacted me. Turns out we've known each other for "ages." Knowing that Yong Hua is loved by her foster family (the stories and photos prove it) truly helps ease this waiting mama's heart. <BR/><BR/>And, our dearest Charlie would not be the man he is (described by a complete stranger today as "a leader"!) without his time in a foster family. <BR/><BR/>Blessings, all.mama dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977377362847703113noreply@blogger.com