We have a huge update to share and we can't share it without truly sharing the journey (okay a very shortened journey) that brought us to this announcement... So here we go!
This is "lil" Blessing. Our Executive Directors, George and Sarah, introduced us to her family at the beginning of 2017. Blessing was neglected and mistreated even more so than her siblings because of her special needs. Her father, who was an abusive alcoholic, tried to kill Blessing several times by dropping her off the edge of their home onto her head.
Blessing was the first special needs child that Project Orphans brought into our sponsorship program. It wasn't long before Blessing was able to walk with a walker and sign when she wanted to eat and use the restroom.
Fast-forward to today, Project Orphans now has three special needs children (Janat, Blessing, and Joyce) who we provide support and care too. Each one of these children is precious in God's eyes and at Project Orphans, we believe in the worth and dignity of all human beings.
Last week, we had friends of our organization ask Brittany Stokes, Co-Founder of Project Orphans, to visit their office. They explained that God had put it on their heart to make a donation. Not just any donation but a donation that would increase their faith and take them outside their comfort zone. During their conversation with Brittany, they explained that they felt God was leading them to give to a project that we had not announced. They shared that they believed there was something on Brittany's heart that had to be done.
Well, that brings us to this special announcement... Yesterday, we officially broke ground at Pearl Village and will be building the first daycare center for special needs children in our community. The daycare center will be called, Blessing's Cove!
Blessing's Cove will be ministering directly to children with disabilities in our surrounding community and to the families affected. In Uganda, there are virtually no services or infrastructure to serve those with physical or mental disabilities. We know these special gems are hidden in their homes and will feel true love for the first time!
We have a huge update to share and we can't share it without truly sharing the journey (okay a very shortened journey) that brought us to this announcement... So here we go! This is "lil" Blessing. Our Executive Directors, George and Sarah, introduced us to her family at the beginning of 2017. Blessing was neglected and mistreated even more so than her siblings because of her special needs. Her father, who was an abusive alcoholic, tried to kill Blessing several times by dropping her off the edge of their home onto her head. Blessing was the first special needs child that Project Orphans brought into our sponsorship program. It wasn't long before Blessing was able to walk with a walker and sign when she wanted to eat and use the restroom. Fast-forward to today, Project Orphans now has three special needs children (Janat, Blessing, and Joyce) who we provide support and care too. Each one of these children is precious in God's eyes and at Project Orphans, we believe in the worth and dignity of all human beings. Last week, we had friends of our organization ask Brittany Stokes, Co-Founder of Project Orphans, to visit their office. They explained that God had put it on their heart to make a donation. Not just any donation but a donation that would increase their faith and take them outside their comfort zone. During their conversation with Brittany, they explained that they felt God was leading them to give to a project that we had not announced. They shared that they believed there was something on Brittany's heart that had to be done. Well, that brings us to this special announcement... Yesterday, we officially broke ground at Pearl Village and will be building the first daycare center for special needs children in our community. The daycare center will be called, Blessing's Cove! Blessing's Cove will be ministering directly to children with disabilities in our surrounding community and to the families affected. In Uganda, there are virtually no services or infrastructure to serve those with physical or mental disabilities. We know these special gems are hidden in their homes and will feel true love for the first time!
Evelyn came into the hospital Thursday morning after having a fever of 103.6 and being on 4L of 02 and unable to hold her saturations. Upon arriving, our ER team was immediately speaking of possible intubation and thought she’d stop breathing on us. We were transferred to IMC under PICU supervision on high flow. Within an hour, they rushed us back to the PICU and were again preparing to intubate Evelyn, she was blue and clammy and breathing very aggressively. They gave a last effort with the full CPAP mask for 24hours, and this was successful. Evelyn is back to high flow. They believe her lungs both collapsed, and she has an unknown virus that isn’t showing up on a viral panel. Evelyn has been very irritable and isn’t sleeping well, and finally fell asleep this morning at 5AM. Now for the good news, Evelyn had a function echocardiogram quickly done upon arrival, and then a full echo and EKG to be analyzed. Her heart is still pristine with no turbulence, fatigue, failure, or signs of infection. Our team is amazed and grateful that is not our problem! Evelyn is still having high fevers, but showing signs of improvement here. Please pray for God’s healing hand over our Evelyn. He has guided our doctors and will continue to do so ♥️
How amazing is this poster 😍 I am constantly going into classrooms to support students who are truly struggling with attending to the lesson or activity. This is an amazing list of strategies that can be implemented to help support many students in our classrooms. I’ve said this many time but NECESSARY FOR SOME, GOOD FOR ALL!!! •••• #autismteacher #specialeducationteacher #spedteacher #sped #spedsquad #specialeducation #specedteacher #teachersofinstagram #teacher #teacherlife #teachergram #teachers #teachershare #iteachk #iteachfirst #iteachsped #iteachspecialed #teachertips #iteach #edchat #education #teaching #classroom #teacherlife #adhd #specialneeds #specialneedsteacher #classroomorganization #classroommanagement
In true Evelyn fashion, she has gone from 8 Liters of flow at 30% oxygen last night to currently sitting comfortably at 2L of flow at 40% oxygen. If you aren’t familiar with high flow, that’s less 02 than 2L out of a tank or concentrator. If we have a good night, things will be reassessed for tomorrow😊♥️ I currently am sitting on our hospital couch/bed, watching Evelyn nap, listening to worship music, with a heart in awe of our Savior. I’m reminded, “Death where is your sting? Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated” We came in last Thursday, wondering if this was it for Evelyn. She has never been this sick. Never this close to intubation. So many times. We had many close calls this week. Yet Jesus was beside us. The entire time. His hand of protection all over Evelyn, reminding death that He has the final say. My body is exhausted. Emotionally, mentally, physically. We all are. It’s been a very taxing 10 days. But faith, unwavering. Not because God continues to choose to heal Evelyn, but because nothing will come in the way of His plan.I’ll continue to sing the night into the morning. Pressing into God for my place of rest. Praising Him for Evelyn, and all He continues to do through this tiny miracle.
Dear Mother at the start of your Altered Life, know this... “ I can’t promise you it will be easy, but I CAN promise you it will be worth it”. Keep going. One day at a time. **image not to be reposted without permission** - - - - #ouralteredlife #specialneeds #specialneedschild #specialneedsparent #senblog #specialneedsjourney #disability #disabilityawareness #goldenharsyndrome #autismawareness #writing #ourstory #mysunshineboy #ilovemyboy #disfigurement #mummyblogger #blogging #specialneedsblogger #diffability #craniofacial #autismlife #autismfamily #faceequality #visibledifference #differentisbeautiful #unexpectedlife #choosekind
Hmmm me thinks... me thinks this be real tinkle grass here Mommy. Here let me take a sniff. . -Walter aka inspector Walnut #grass #tinklegrass #minpin #specialneeds #mpsvi #tinydogs
Yep, that’s right. You must ask for permission to pass. I’m the boss and you are not. ❤️Ariadne, THE Diva & Anushka, the sweet, innocent, loving, purrmaid who has to deal with her bratty big sisfur not sharing the sunpuddle. ☀️💦 #purrmaid #tabby #tabbycat #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #rescue #rescuekitty #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #teaganslegacy #specialneeds #specialneedscats #thedodo #perfectlyimperfect #loveneverfails
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I'm getting used to my custom vest from I need this to use my wheelchair. It is a work in progress. This needs to happen slowly. I knows I am safe and not in any harm. It's just new and a little scary. I know it's hard to watch. But it is part of the process that I gi through daily. Just gotta keep a positive attitude. #myrtle #whatcantshedo #specialneeds #piglet #inspirational . #brave #strong .
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One of my favorite quotes or more like a life motto which has helped me stay focused and never give up no matter how hard or gloomy things become. We are our kids best advocates and we need to keep going on. #autismjourney #autismacceptance #autismcommunity #autismmom #autismdad #ig_autism #specialneeds #autismsupport #autismawareness #autismwarriors #believe #hope #journey #quote #instagood #instalove #instalife #blogger #adhd #autistic #autism #autismstars #life #autism
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