What are you Thankful For!

Neveah

 

Many times I am asked "how can you do what you do"? Most of the times this means, work such long hours or work with such sad stories. But what I need all of you to know is that I am the most blessed, I GET to do something that makes a difference. It is only a "Sad Story" when you can't find, or won't look for a happy ending. What I, and WE (AFFEC) do everyday is fight for the happy ending. The Family united, and the children in a Forever home.

 

I want to share with you, on this week of Thanks Giving, one sample of one simple way we GET to help!

Neveah, is a very special needs child, we have been asked to recruit a home for you. Granted this was a hard task and one I was less then hopeful about. But after one targeted email (an email we send out to all our families that might be a potential match for a child) to all our WA families, which is where Neveah lives and needs to stay, my heart was over whelmed with the response and love of many families WANTING her.

One email that took one volunteer less then one hours to create, found Neveah a home. Below is a copy of the email sent and below that is a copy of the letter I got from her new "Family" this morning.

 

Be Thankful, as we are truly Blessed!

 

(Sent Nov. 1, 2011) Nevaeh really needs a family Forever! Nevaeh age 10 Bio: Nevaeh is a delightful young girl, who loves to laugh and smile. She enjoys being around family and friends. She also enjoys music and switch toys. Nevaeh is a beautiful, vibrant 10 year old girl who brings joy to everyone she meets. When Nevaeh initially entered care she lived with relatives. She currently lives with her great grandmother who is not able to be a long term caretaker due to her own health issues. It will be important for Nevaeh to stay connected to relatives and siblings. Neveah has supervised visits with her half-siblings and biological mother at her home. Her great grandmother reports that there are no behavioral problems with Nevaeh. Though she has developmental disabilities and is essentially non-verbal, she recognizes and interacts with all immediate family members, and seems to enjoy listening to music. She appears to be observant and aware of her environment and knows who enters the room. She can recognize relative's voices and knows when her great grandmother is near her. It will be important for her to live with a family who understands the major medical issues that Nevaeh faces and who will be able to care for her with or without those issues. She needs a loving, supportive family that has the knowledge and experience best equipped to care for this wonderful child. I would be happy to submit your interest/ Studies on this wonderful little girl and you are welcome to email me with Questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And the email I received this morning! Hi Christy, I just wanted to let you know that our sweet Nevaeh moved in with us today! Unfortunately, the plan to have a gradual transition had to be changed and she needed to be moved immediately, but she is very happy and smiley so far today and seems to be taking it in stride! She is such a sweetheart! She and I held hands for the whole three hour drive home, and pretty soon I was getting those wonderful big smiles I had heard about! We feel so blessed to have her here, and I wanted to let you know and to thank you for the part you played in bringing her to our attention. Our bio kids are already so in love with her, and totally seem to accept her just as she is. And they think her wheelchair is awesome! :) Once they asked some questions and understood what she can and cannot do, what she needs, etc, they were fine with it, and by the time she arrived today, they were so excited! So we've had a great first day with our little cupcake and I want to thank you again! Neveah's new Family   HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Christy