Let's hear it for the boys!!!

Todays shout-out is for all the boys on Reeces Rainbow and Project Hopeful. While all children need a home, boys are less likely to be chosen for adoption. Maybe it's because girls are perceived to be easier to parent. As the parent of four bio children, two of each, I can tell you that's not always true! Girls are perceived as being less rambunctious. Again, that's not always true. There's just something special about a son. I love my daughters and I have a special relationship with each of them. My oldest is just incredibly resiliant and tenacious. She has a good heart and is very caring. My youngest is very intelligent and motivated. She is also very adventurous and does things people twice her age don't have the courage to do. I admire them both so much. But, my relationships with my boys is different. I never really wanted sons but I'm so glad God saw fit to give me the gift of two incredible young men.  I truly would have missed something special if I hadn't had my sons. My oldest son has been such a help to me throughout the years. He is the leader of his siblings an has always looked out for them. My youngest son brings humor into any situation and is carefree. Hakuna Matata could be his theme and never stresses about anything. Both bring a uniquely male perspective my life lacks much of the time. So for those of you out there who are considering adopting, think about the joys a son can bring. (For those of you not considering adopting, pray about it) Here are some boys listed that deserve and are needing a family!


Simeon

Simeon is a gorgeous Roma boy born in October of 2007. His fraternal twin sister was adopted but he was not. He is delayed and has cerebal palsy. He is largely ignored by the orphanage staff because of his dark complexion. A family that visited with him last fall said he responds to very little but they believe he would once he is in a loving home. Could yours be that home?

Michael


Michael is an active little boy with Downs Syndrome who is 10 years old. He lives in Latin America and is in need of a family. He is very loving and affectionate and has been well cared for. He has an attatchment to his caregiver which means he will have a good chance of forming a healthy relationship with his new family. Won't you consider giving Michael a family?





Tim

Tim is an orphanage favorite! He very much wants to be adopted and is always looking to new adults to see if they are there for him. He is almost thirteen years old and will be too old for adoption in just three years. What will his future hold? Statitically speaking, without an adoptive family, his chances of suicide, homelessness and a life of crime are astronomical. Tim is HIV positive. To learn more about HIV go to www.projecthopeful.org Tim has a large grant through Reeces Rainbow to help with his adoption costs. Please consider making Tim part of your family.



JJ

JJ is a sweet, active 3year old who likes being part of everything going on. He has spina bifida and hydrocephalus and is unable to get the care in his country that he needs. You can literally save JJ's life by making him a member of your family.


These are just a few of the great boys listed on Reeces Rainbow (www.reecesrainbow.org) and Project Hopeful (www.projecthopeful.org) that are looking for loving families. Please, please pray and ask God what He would have you do for these boys.