HOPE - Hope Link Christmas Adoptions!

December - the Month of Reckless Love

True, Reckless Love reveals itself in sacrificial service;

and giving will ALWAYS bless the Giver, 

molding their hearts in radical ways.

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In case you have a few questions

about our Hope Link Christmas Adoption . . .

What is Hope Link? 

OKC Hope Link is the 501c3, 

which started in 2007 in honor of Ellie Kate McLaughlin.  

Hope Link serves families of children with rare, 

serious and undiagnosed disorders. 

We also reach out to families who’ve already 

lost a child to a medical disease or circumstance.  

This Organization is made up of families who love their children fiercely 

and fight intensely for the livelihood and happiness of their family. 

Being a Special Needs care-giver or parent to a medically-fragile child 

can be excruciatingly difficult – 

heartbreaking, watching your child suffer and fight through their disease; 

frustrating, as you watch your other children and partner 

as they so often feel tossed-aside 

in light of the heaviness of their sibling’s diagnosis; 

and disheartening, as you work so hard to provide,

 all to see your hard work seemingly 

melt away with endless bills to be paid.  

For more on Hope Link, CLICK HERE:  OKC Hope Link

Just a few of our Hope Link Mommas!

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 Who are the adopted, Hope Link Families?

 Hope Link Family, T: This sweet family has four children, 

with one now living in Heaven, healed and whole 

from the disease with which he was born – 

Non-Ketotic Hyperglycenemia (What Is NKH?).  

Family T is one of the three Oklahoma families affected by this disorder. 

This family has two healthy girls in the home, 

along with another little boy, also affected by the most severe form of NKH. 

Baby Braxston, Now in Heaven

This Hope Link Cutie has a trach and 

is unable to make purposeful movements.  

He’s non-verbal (he does not speak) and like Lucy, cannot eat by mouth, 

receiving all nutrients through a feeding tube. 

 He does not sit up or roll, although he is very-well loved and cared-for. 

He also suffers from seizures and other cruel symptoms, which NKH brings.

        Both sisters are typical, loving everything “girlie” – 

dress-up, Barbie and pink!  

As with our other Hope Link families, these sisters often take a backseat, 

especially when it comes to attention, 

only because brother needs hands-on, constant care. 

Mom and Dad are both Military Veterans with a strong love for Country.  

Because of Bubba’s disease, Mom is no longer able to work, 

which has added financial stress.  

Family “T” lives outside of the Metro area, 

so attending Hope Link meetings and events can be a financial burden too. 

Although they qualify for home health nursing, 

there are no nurses willing to drive outside of the City to work in their home.

*needs for this family are especially important

 To fulfill the wishes and needs of Family “L”, click HERE: 

Hope Link Family, "T"

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 Hope Link Family, V:  This family is very near and dear to us, 

being close to our family for many years.  

The momma is an RN and has served in our home during the night,

 caring for Lucy and serving as our home health nurse.  

Family V has four children, three of whom currently live in the home.

 

The main diagnosis for this little Hope Link Man 

is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, are and terminal form of the disease. 
What Is Duchenne?

Other diagnoses including autism, OCD and severe anxiety.   

Duchenne MD is progressive, meaning it gets worse, 

spreading throughout this Little Man’s body, 

eventually affecting every muscle, including the heart.  

Things that used to be so easy to do, 

are now physically impossible because of the disease.  

Recently, he’s become non-ambulatory (cannot walk on his own), 

and is the safest when in his wheelchair.  

He is non-verbal, but will tell you what he likes and doesn’t, 

communicating especially well with his family, whom he adores. 

Mom and Dad are both extremely hard working – 

momma works in healthcare and dad is a creative genius, 

painting murals around the State, producing unmatchable artwork 

and building many things, including a handicap-accessible bunk bed for his sons. 

To fulfill the wishes and needs of Family “V”, click HERE: 

Hope Link Family, "V"

  (this link will take you directly to the family’s Amazon Wish List) 

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 Hope Link Family, L:  This Hope Link little girl is, Gorgeous, sweet 

and perfect in every way”, according to her adoring momma.  

She was born with a genetic mutation – 
specifically, a mutation in gene Genetic Mutation SZT2

This Hope Link Beauty is non-ambulatory, non-verbal and suffers from seizures, 

although she WILL let you know what she likes and what she doesn’t.  

Big Sister is outgoing and intelligent, 

she too adores her little sister and tenderly cares for her as well. 

Their bond is a precious thing to behold. . 

These Special Parents are both extremely hard working - 

momma has even worked all hours of the day and night 

to help provide for their family. 

  It’s such a GIFT, showing Reckless Love to this Sweet Family 
so dedicated to their children and Faith!

To fulfill the wishes and needs of Family “L”, click HERE: 

Hope Link Family, "L"

(this link will take you directly to the family’s Amazon Wish List) 

Be watching for more updates on our Hope Link adoptions.
THANK YOU for joining us in showing the world some
 "Reckless Love", bringing HOPE to those who have none.