Kay Bratt's Blog, page 29
February 7, 2015
Timeline PhotosWe're very pleased to announce the 2015 Ha...
Timeline Photos
We're very pleased to announce the 2015 Half the Sky - China's Children International Adoptee Summer Volunteer Trip!
Chinese adoptees (16 and older) interested in volunteering in China with other adoptees are encouraged to apply. Please visit http://bit.ly/1DotTw8 for more details.
February 6, 2015
With all the attention I've had to take away from my husband lately because of s...
With all the attention I've had to take away from my husband lately because of some life events that needed my attention in other places, I've missed him and I know he misses me. This last time I left, he was at work. He returned home and proceeded to find little post-it notes all over the house with messages from me.
On his remote.
On his clock.
Under his pillow.
On the mirror.
On his dinner.
On the toilet lid.
Each note had something simple to say---some things funny and some sentimental-- but it's amazing how a few words and effort can let someone know they mean everything to you.
Try it!
On his remote.
On his clock.
Under his pillow.
On the mirror.
On his dinner.
On the toilet lid.
Each note had something simple to say---some things funny and some sentimental-- but it's amazing how a few words and effort can let someone know they mean everything to you.
Try it!
February 3, 2015
Congrats to A.L. Sonnichsen on her debut book, Red Butterfly. Those interested...
Congrats to
Kay Bratt » Red Butterfly, A China-Inspired book by A.L. Sonnichsen
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Red Butterfly, A China-Inspired book by A.L. Sonnichsen Written by Kay on February 3, 2015. Posted in Book Recommendations, China-Inspired Book Recommendations The Red Butterfly by A.L. Sonnichsen I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about a new China-inspired book that hit the market on February 3. If…
Kay Bratt » Red Butterfly, A China-Inspired book by A.L. Sonnichsen
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Red Butterfly, A China-Inspired book by A.L. Sonnichsen Written by Kay on February 3, 2015. Posted in Book Recommendations, China-Inspired Book Recommendations The Red Butterfly by A.L. Sonnichsen I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about a new China-inspired book that hit the market on February 3. If…
January 30, 2015
★BIRTH PARENTS SEARCHING FOR CHINESE DAUGHTER★
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Birth parents l...
★BIRTH PARENTS SEARCHING FOR CHINESE DAUGHTER★
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Birth parents looking for daughter born 18 June, 1996, Guangxi: Birth parents from a rural area outside of Nanning, Guangxi have asked for help in their search for their birth daughter. The baby girl was born on June 18, 1996 (May 3, 1996 on the lunar calendar); her parents named her Huang Haiyuan (Sea Garden). The baby's ethnicity is Zhuang. They kept the baby for 28 days, until they were about to be caught by birth planning officials, who would have fined them and forced the mother to be sterilized. Thus, at 5 am on July 17, 1996, the father and the uncle took the baby to Nanning and placed her at the front door of Mother's Love orphanage. They put the baby in a brown cardboard box; the baby was wrapped in a blanket with one extra item of clothing left in the box. The birth family was very poor at that time and had little to leave with her. After they placed the
baby near the orphanage door, they hid nearby and watched the baby until a staff member came out, saw the baby, and took her into the orphanage. The parents, who have two older daughters (now 28 and 25) and a younger son (now 18), have thought often about their missing daughter. One of the older sisters is also helping in the search. They would appreciate it if this information could be posted some place where their daughter or her adoptive parents might learn about it and seek to contact them. If anyone wants more information or wants to contact the birth family, they can email Kay Johnson. (KJohnson@hampshire.edu)
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Birth parents looking for daughter born 18 June, 1996, Guangxi: Birth parents from a rural area outside of Nanning, Guangxi have asked for help in their search for their birth daughter. The baby girl was born on June 18, 1996 (May 3, 1996 on the lunar calendar); her parents named her Huang Haiyuan (Sea Garden). The baby's ethnicity is Zhuang. They kept the baby for 28 days, until they were about to be caught by birth planning officials, who would have fined them and forced the mother to be sterilized. Thus, at 5 am on July 17, 1996, the father and the uncle took the baby to Nanning and placed her at the front door of Mother's Love orphanage. They put the baby in a brown cardboard box; the baby was wrapped in a blanket with one extra item of clothing left in the box. The birth family was very poor at that time and had little to leave with her. After they placed the
baby near the orphanage door, they hid nearby and watched the baby until a staff member came out, saw the baby, and took her into the orphanage. The parents, who have two older daughters (now 28 and 25) and a younger son (now 18), have thought often about their missing daughter. One of the older sisters is also helping in the search. They would appreciate it if this information could be posted some place where their daughter or her adoptive parents might learn about it and seek to contact them. If anyone wants more information or wants to contact the birth family, they can email Kay Johnson. (KJohnson@hampshire.edu)
January 29, 2015
Timeline PhotosThe ancient practice of preserving and dry...
Timeline Photos
The ancient practice of preserving and drying food
A man airs the cabbages on his farm in Southwest China's Chongqing.
January 28, 2015
XianFeng's care is $1000 a year. He needs FOUR sponsors at $250 each for the yea...
XianFeng's care is $1000 a year. He needs FOUR sponsors at $250 each for the year in order to remain in Gracie's Room! Any donation small or large helps XianFeng and children like him stay in Gracie's Room First Hugs.
XianFeng is a clever boy. He can sit without support. When you call his name, he will look at you and smile instantly. He can eat some cake, noodle, eggs and other soft foods. He can say “DiDiDaDa!” He can’t climb now, but he can look for the toys he likes, then stares at it, when you give it to him he is very happy. Go here to learn more about sponsoring. http://www.firsthugs.org/#!sponsor/citr
#China #FirstHugs
XianFeng is a clever boy. He can sit without support. When you call his name, he will look at you and smile instantly. He can eat some cake, noodle, eggs and other soft foods. He can say “DiDiDaDa!” He can’t climb now, but he can look for the toys he likes, then stares at it, when you give it to him he is very happy. Go here to learn more about sponsoring. http://www.firsthugs.org/#!sponsor/citr
#China #FirstHugs
If you have a special needs child, this could be of interest to you. #specialnee...
If you have a special needs child, this could be of interest to you. #specialneeds #adoption
Passport to Your Special Needs Holiday: Our Stress-Free Travel Tips
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When our youngest daughter was diagnosed with Down's syndrome shortly after birth, I vividly recall thinking that we would never travel again, never even go to our local beach. I don't know what reasoning there was behind that initial fear, born of s...
Passport to Your Special Needs Holiday: Our Stress-Free Travel Tips
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When our youngest daughter was diagnosed with Down's syndrome shortly after birth, I vividly recall thinking that we would never travel again, never even go to our local beach. I don't know what reasoning there was behind that initial fear, born of s...
Chinese mother sells newborn boy for $7,000 #China #Adoption
Chinese mother sells newborn boy for $7,000 #China #Adoption
Chinese mother tries to sells newborn boy for $7,000 - CNN.com
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A woman in central China has been prosecuted for selling her newborn baby for $7,000, state media reports said.
Chinese mother tries to sells newborn boy for $7,000 - CNN.com
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A woman in central China has been prosecuted for selling her newborn baby for $7,000, state media reports said.
January 27, 2015
A man in China and his Clint Eastwood moment. #China
A man in China and his Clint Eastwood moment. #China
Man clings to bonnet of car after chasing thieves, gets a helping hand from some brave bystanders
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A man who valiantly attempts to stop thieves by clinging on to getaway car bonnet gets a helping help from some brave bystanders.
Man clings to bonnet of car after chasing thieves, gets a helping hand from some brave bystanders
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A man who valiantly attempts to stop thieves by clinging on to getaway car bonnet gets a helping help from some brave bystanders.
