He needs a story...with a happy ending!

I think my little guy, Garrett needs a story. You see many of the kiddos listed on Reece's Rainbow have nicely written narratives. Either the staff was more thorough in their description of the child, or another adoptive family may have met them when traveling to receive their child. Occasionally, I have seen that missionaries had the opportunity to visit with the children and will pass on information about the children they have met. In regards to Garrett's description, none of this has been done for this little guy. The entire summary of who he is has been reduced to this, "This blonde-haired, gray-eyed boy is social, active, curious. He vocalizes, holds a toy for a while." We also know he was born with Downs Syndrome. His picture isn't the best and doesn't even show his face looking at the camera. I so wish that someone will look past his bashful avoidance of the camera and see him for who he is. In the meantime I have decided since he has no story that we should take what few clues we do have and create a story for him.  His description says "social, active, curious." Let's imagine him being social, active and curious. Can't you see him getting the opportunity to go to preschool. I see him playing with a group of boys with the blocks and dinosaurs. He stacks the blocks into a criss-crossed pile and places his dinosaur atop it roaring, "rooarrr!" with his stegosaurus. His dinosaur tramples the pile and the blocks all topple over.  He laughs and builds a new stack for his dinosaur to conquer...Later, on the playground he busily moves from one end to the other trying to engage in each activity. Swings are fun. He like swinging on his belly. He laughs heartily with delight as his stomach gets fluttery with the swinging motion. "Weee!" But then something catches his eye. Oh my, what is going on over there? The class bunny is out of her cage!  He runs over to catch a peek at her. He reaches his hand out to pet her soft fur but, then pulls it back quickly as the bunny sniffs his hands.Oh that tickles! One of the adults has brought out some vegetables to feed the bunny. She asks if Garrett wants to hold the carrot for the bunny. He would love to do that...of course not before he taste the carrot himself.  Can you see it? He vocalizes, holds a toy for a while. It's the end of a busy day. Garrett rubs his eyes as his Momma rocks him in the rocking chair. This is his favorite time of day. He smells of the lavendar bath wash from his most recent bath and his PJs are so soft and cozy. He snuggles in close to Momma and squeezes his very own Teddy. Since he has been home, he has dragged Teddy along everywhere he went.  He can't let go of it. He doesn't know that Teddy is all his. He no longer has to share Teddy with all the other children. Teddy belongs to Garrett. The best part though is while Momma rocks, they sing together. Can you hear him? "Jesus, loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong. They are weak but, He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so." He drifts off to sleep in the safety of his Momma's arms. 

I know it may seem silly to make up this elaborate story but the truth is not many are advocating for this boy or we would already have a detailed narrative of who he is. My hope is that one day this story could be Garrett's reality. That he would have a family, a home, people who love him and someone to teach him that he matters and is worthy. Please consider how you can help Garrett. There are many ways to help...Pray for Garrett and for his forever family to find him. There is much power in our prayers...You can advocate for him. Feel free to share my blog with others. The more people that know about Garrett, the better our chances of changing his life. You can give toward his adoption grant. International adoptions are very expensive so even a little bit can be multiplied to help these families bring home their kiddos. Of course, my heart would soar if you felt called to adopt him. Will you join me in helping this one?
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