Marlon {Taiwan}

Shy and as handsome as they come… When Marlon, age 11, first came in to meet us he was shy and his caregivers were quick to tell us he was nervous. Before long we were able to see the true fun loving, smiley, gracious, respectful boy.

Legos in hand we were set to figure out what the kit was going to make. He was so precious as every time a piece of Lego was handed to him he would reply in English, “Thank you.” And of course sport a big grin my way. He was so proud of the completed project. And was eager to move on to the next set to make yet another Lego surprise.

Marlon is in the 5^th grade and has some delays. He told us that he loves sports, especially basketball and dodgeball. He also really likes riding bikes.

Marlon may be shy and of course he was nervous to meet a bunch of strangers… Who wouldn’t be? This precious boy is searching for his forever family… Could that be you? For more information on Marlon, please contact Taiwan Program Caseworker, Mary Chapman, at mary.chapman@gladney.org.

An Update On... Rylan

Rylan now has a $4,500 grant through Gladney!!

Rylan is such a great boy! I loved meeting him in September, but seeing him again in April was just so much fun. He is 11 years old and is deaf. He communicates very well with writing. He reads and writes very well and is a very intelligent boy.

We were surprised to see that Rylan has a cochlear implant. When he was taken to a quiet place he could hear and respond to questions. He needs more focused therapy to get the full benefit of the implant.

He loved the little toy poppers we had with us and would pop them over and over, laughing as they went different directions and heights.

Rylan is such a great kid! He needs a family to help him thrive! Could that be you? Please contact April Uduhiri at april.uduhiri@gladney.org for more information.

Lars Needs YOUR Help!

LARS NOW HAS A $4,500 GRANT IF ADOPTED THROUGH GLADNEY!! LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO FIND HIS FAMILY!

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Exciting News!!

Hank

Hank is a handsome 8 year old boy who enjoys playing games with his friends.

He is described as a quiet boy who is very polite. He greets the caregiver each day when she arrives at the orphanage and tells her good-bye when she leaves in the evening.

Hank likes Legos and is good at building things with them. He also enjoys playing with balls. He is in first grade and is doing very well. He counts to 100 and does addition and subtraction. He writes his name and likes to draw. He takes a special class in Peking Opera and played a monkey in the Children's Day celebrations.

Hank has treated syphilis and seems to be doing very well in his physical and mental development.

Hank wants a family of his own. Could that be you? Please contact April Uduhiri at april.uduhiri@gladney.org for more information.

Micah {Taiwan}

Lights, camera, action… Micah is full of life! From the moment he came into the room he stole the show. With his caregivers in tow he was off to the races… following directions, singing songs - with hand motions included - and even bowing to say hello. 

It is no surprise why Micah is such a lovable little guy. He is happy and willing to engage anyone that he comes in contact with. He was sure to bow hello to me and look through the animal match cards. Then off to the play house to knock and say hello. In and out the door and up and down the slide he went… 

Full of energy for all the fun life brings… Micah is in search of his forever family. Micah has Down syndrome, but he sure is one special little boy, an extra chromosome makes him just who he is! He is in search of his forever family. A family that will love him unconditionally just the way he is. 

Could that be you? For more information on Micah – including an adorable video of him imitating animal sounds! – please be in touch with Taiwan Program Caseworker, Mary Chapman, at mary.chapman@gladney.org. 

Herman

Herman is a cute little almost 3 year old boy. He likes to play with blocks and balls and is described by his caregiver as a quiet little boy.

Herman sits by himself and walks with support, he follows commands and understands what is said to him. He is speaking only single words such as mama right now.

Herman has minor CHD and peripheral facial neuroparalysis. He also has post-op cryptorchid.

His file states that he likes to be cuddled by adults and will stand at the edge of his playpen and raise his arms, hoping to be picked up and cuddled. Just look at that little face! I would love to cuddle him!

Herman needs a family to give him all the cuddles he could ever wish for! Could he be your son? Please contact April Uduhiri at april.uduhiri@gladney.org for more information.