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 –
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
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.
To fulfill the wishes and needs of Family “L”, click HERE:
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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
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:
(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.
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!
so dedicated to their children and Faith!
To fulfill the wishes and needs of Family “L”, click HERE:
(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.
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.
