A Time To Weep

Earlier this month, I posted that 34 children found their forever family since we committed to Sarah and what a celebration it was.  Today, the Reece's Rainbow community weeps for the one precious angel who did not find her forever family on earth.  Anne Marie, or now we know her name as Anya, passed away, alone without loving arms around her and without knowing what it's like to feel loved.

During my red thread summer, every blog I read was advocating for Anya, knowing she only needed love and a family to get her out of the stroller. She was born November 25, 2005 with Down syndrome, a heart defect, and most likely was given up at birth, once her parents learned of her diagnosis.  Walking was too strenuous, so she was either in a crib or a stroller. A few friends who adopted from her orphanage fell in love with her there.  Ready for Ross and Stas's sister's blog have wonderful pictures of Anya, along with a touching memorial post.   Lizzie created a montage of her visits to Anya's orphanage with beautiful pictures of the children there.  The video tugs at your heartstrings for the children, alone without a family

Today is a reminder that these children are living on borrowed time.  Today is a time to weep.    Not everyone is in a position to adopt.  But everyone can do something to advocate for these precious gems, whether through prayer, donations, or advocating for their forever families.

Today, a little angel gained her wings. She is an orphan no more.