Recovering Noah

I'm thankful that I never have to worry about drinking clean water. I'm thankful that if I'm hot, I can walk inside my air-conditioned house. If I'm tired, I can climb into my bed. If I'm hungry, I can walk to my fridge or get into my car and drive 5 minutes to the store. I'm thankful that my children have opportunities in this country - a hope and a future. I'm thankful that I live in a country that allowed me to bring my children into this country. I'm thankful for teachers who care about my kids and I'm thankful I live in a state that gives me the freedom to choose how to school my children. I'm thankful I've never had to give up a child simply because he was born with a deformity. I'm thankful for living for where I live. I'm thankful for Scottish Rite Hospital and doctors and therapists who donate their time to helping children reach their potential. I'm thankful my parents live near me and that I still have both of my paren...

Delvin's Dolls finally has its own blogspot. Whew! Now I can go back to blogging about Noah and autism.... which was pretty infrequent to begin with and might be a bit slow while I'm making the dolls. I'm toying with the idea of giving Noah his own Recovering Noah Facebook page just so that I can post updates. I did do Twitter for awhile, but just couldn't get into it.... but Facebook...I'm a pro. =) Anyway, if you want to keep up with Delvin and the dolls I'm making, please feel free to stop by www.delvinsdolls.blogspot.com . It won't be updated very much, just when I get updates on Delvin from Mayan Families and whenever I have a new doll coming out and such. Thanks!

Thank you all so much for the doll orders! We still have a ways to go, but I think Delvin and his family are going to get those beds! Whoo hoo! I've finally finished the India doll and Korea doll. I was meant to work on them over the weekend, but Nandi & Noah got sick. BTW, Nandi has her heel cord lengthening surgery tomorrow, so think of her will ya? We leave in a few hours so they can admit her this morning for all the pre-op stuff. Anyway, finally was able to work on the dolls yesterday. Whew! Ya'll know I can't sew, right? I was telling a friend... "What kind of person decides to sell dolls when they don't even know how to sew??" Uh, that would be me. Remember.... great intentions! Novice crafter. Glue dot lover. Here are the pictures of the two new dolls. I'll be working on a Liberian/West African doll this week, too. Pictures to come! Anyway, thanks again, everyone! I can't wait to post pictures of Delvin's family with their new beds. H...

This is Delvin . Isn't he cute!? He's the child we sponsor through Mayan Families . Last year, Eli decided to give $25 of his birthday money to Mayan Families and it just so happened that Delvin's family went to the Mayan Families office asking for food at the same time. When we found out that Delvin needed sponsorship to go to school - and that he's in the same grade as Eli and the same age (4 days apart!) we knew we had to sponsor him. Delvin is 7 and is in the first grade. He lives in Panajachel , Guatemala. He has three brothers and three sisters. A year ago, his dad died and this past May, his grandfather passed away. His grandfather was the main income earner in the family and they've been really struggling since then. Actually, they were struggling A LOT before then, so the situation now is pretty dire. One thing that's been on my heart for a long time is that Delvin and his older siblings sleep on the floor. And it rains a lot in Guatemala, so basical...