Conner is home!!!

On Staurday Conner was well enough to go home, thank you Jesus, for healing him!!! Conner still needs prayers for continued healing but look how happy he is!

Such a happier boy from just a few days ago!

(this picture breaks my heart)

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for Conner and his family the last 12 days! It means so much to them and me!!!

Oh how I love this sweet boy

Isnt he too cute for words?? I think so!!!

I love you sweet Conner boy <3

-madison

Praying Doesn't Stop When The Child Comes Home

What does that mean? It means I haven't just stopped praying and thinking about Conner, and never will. And this is why, "on Tuesday Conner got a fever that was followed by bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. Today he was brought to the ER  and the ER doc ordered ultrasound of bowels to check for intussusception of bowels, but it was clear Then they started thinking he might have a bacterial infection in his bowels. After he was admitted to the hospital (on regular floor), he began convulsing and his skin became mottled.  That's when they started thinking maybe his bacterial infection moved to his blood and he was going into shock. He was transferred to PICU and will remain here until they can figure out what's going on" -taken from Lorraines blog (Conners mom)

My heart is breaking, Conner has already been through so much, and the Patterson's have been through so much in the last 2-3 years. I just cant stand to see Conner in so much pain, They're not able to give him good pain meds (morphine or other narcotics) because there are too many risks with all of the diagnoses. He got a tiny dose of Chloral Hydrate (sedative) to try to calm him down so he can rest. Please pray for total healing in Conner's body! Please pray that God gives the doctors guidence and knowledge of how to treat Conner! Pray that the Patterson's have peace while Conner is in the hospital!

Dear precious Conner I want to let you know you are always on my mind, in my heart and in my prayers and always will be. I love you so very much and I hate seeing you in so much pain, I wish I could be with you right now and give you a hug and kiss. I wish I could take all of your pain away! You are in my heart always. I am so glad that you have an amazing family to be with you and hold you while you feel so horrible, sweet boy I love you!
-love your prayer warrior Madison

Conner on his birthday August 2nd 2012

Please keep Conner in your prayers I will try and update when I get updates

-Madison

The change in this boy is amazing

The "before" picture is from April 2010 the 'after" picture is from August 2012

Happy Birthday!

Today is Conner's 7th birthday and first birthday HOME! Conner may be small but he can steal your heart with his soulful eyes and sweet smile, I know he has stolen mine!

Today is a very special day because 7 years ago a beautiful brown eyed boy was born, born into a world that didn't understand what a blessing he was, Conner was left at the hospital because he was born with Trisomy 21 aka Down syndrome, I can't imagine what was going through his mothers head when the doctors told her that her perfect baby boy would not have a place in society and would be better off in an orphanage, she must have been devastated, I don't understand how someone could give up such a treasure, such a beautiful beautiful treasure, That is what Conner is he is a treasure, he was once a "diamond in the rough" but not anymore, he is now a diamond shining bright for everyone to see! 

Take a look at how much he has changed

February 2012

Conner still has that sweet personality. disposition and smile that he had before but he now has a light in his eyes that only a families love can bring 

May 2012

(Conner with his big brother Parker and his little brother Keifer)

Let me tell you, this sweet boy is NOT 'better off' in an orphanage. No child is, all children are worthy of love and affection no matter what their medical needs are or what their background is like ALL children are worthy of a family!

Conner is a miracle, he has a testimony that can and will change the hearts of many , Conner has come so very far in the 5months that he has been home! Just look at this boy, look into his eyes 

What do you see? What I see is a little boy that was once lost but is now found, a little boy that had no hope without loving parents and caring siblings, a little boy that was deemed as unworthy of love, a little boy that needed some yummy home-cooked food to give him that chub!

Conner's eyes tell a story, a story of hope, faith and love. A story that only God could weave together in one big tapestry! 

April 2010

Conner gives me hope, hope for all of the children still 'living' in his former orphanage, hope that families will step up and bring these angels home, and give them a life of happiness!

Take a look at what only 3 months of pure LOVE did for Conner!

And this can happen for any child if you just give them a chance and love them whole heartedly

I want to thank the Patterson family for stepping up and taking the leap of faith to bring home 2 boys that I love so deeply and with my whole entire heart. I also want to thank them for being that perfect family that these boys needed to thrive! Thank you Patterson family I love you!

Dear Conner, you are such an amazing little blessing and I want you to always know that, ok? I also want to wish you a very happy 7th birthday! I cant wait for the day that I can wrap my arms around you and give you a big hug! You are perfect in every way from the tip of your toes to the top of your head, you are perfect! I am so glad that I could be apart of your amazing story! -love your prayer warrior Madison <3

-Madison

Christyn Joy Patterson

Today marks 2 years from the day that Christyn Joy Jewlery Patterson went to live with Jesus. Chrissie was a true fighter, a miracle here on earth. She could make anyone and everyone laugh and smile with her spunky persoanlity! She was filled with JOY (which is her middle name) and laughter, she was spunky, adorable, sweet, loving, a little princess, and a "Serbian Sensation"! She was "perfect" in every sense of the word, but her heart wasn't, she had many major heart defects that weren't healed here on earth but they were healed, in Heaven!

I asked Mattie, Chrissie's sister, if she could write a "guest post" for my blog saying how Chrissie changed her life and this is what she wrote

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"Madison asked me a few days ago to write about how Chrissie changed my life.  She was our second adoption ever (now out of 9).  I hadn't ever even heard of Serbia, it's one of those on the map where it is so small it has to be zoomed in in the corner just to read it's name.  Her brown eyes were captivating.  I was in love before I even met her.  

Chrissie with her mommy and daddy in October 2009 (first meeting)

She came home late one night for the first time, and was really scared.  She wouldn't let go of Dad, but finally right before we went to bed she snuggled into me and wouldn't let go.  My heart was tightly woven at that very moment. We have a indescribable bond.  

Mattie and Chrissie

The six months following, she spent eating massive amounts of brownie batter, wheezing because she would get wound up without being able to stop, painting nails, wearing 5 necklaces at one time, and standing by the window with me doing a little dance while singing, "Pah-dah-kee-shah!!", which is Serbian for "rain".  I wholeheartedly believed that she would be healed, not for one second did I doubt it.

Meribeth, Chrissie and Mattie painting nails

At the start of her 7th month with us, she underwent her major heart surgery. She fought the rest of those 31 days with courage and valor most mighty men of war would hope to attain.  Christyn Joy was still herself during that miraculous time.  Miracle after miracle came from our Jehovah Rapha, and I still thank Him for every single one.

Today, two years ago, on May 19, my precious angel sister got her wings.  Jesus called her Home to be fully healed.

 I was shocked.  Shocked and horrified are complete understatements.  It was 5 o'clock in the morning when I was awakened by our friend Stephanie and told to meet in the girls room.  I knew something was terribly wrong.  We all sat confused and sleepy as Stephanie put her phone on speaker, only to hear the sobs of our mom.  I bit my lip and frantically looked around, hoping that someone would say something.  Mom finally managed to get out that our little sister had gone to heaven.  I rocked back and forth on the floor bawling, saying to myself that it wasn't true.  We had to be loaded into a car, on that dark morning, to go say our last goodbyes in a hospital room.  In the hospital room I couldn't look at anyone. I cried so hard I almost fainted.  I slid against the wall and sobbed.  I finally got the courage to stroke her pig tails one more time.  I walked out of that hospital a scarred and broken girl.  

The funeral came and went, and I was comforted by the outpouring of love that our family got.  The rest of the summer went by in a haze.  I honestly can't remember it.  I felt a gut-wrenching shoot of pain in my heart any time I thought of her name.  

One day, around November, I remember waking up and realizing that I was loving again.  That I was laughing, and could think straight.  I remember holding my newest sibling, a tiny 7 week old baby girl with a severe medical condition that would require may surgeries, without fear.  I could recklessly love this bundle of joy without any reserve, by the love and grace of Jesus Christ.  

Mattie and Selah December 2010

I can look back now and appreciate the life Chrissie had with us.  I can see the lives she's impacted with praises to God, regardless of the outcome.  Though I'd really like to still have my sister with me, I trust that my Abba Father knows best.  I can have a heavenly mindset.  I can love others like Chrissie did, and Jesus did.  I can look on all of the miracles, and never lose heart.  I can give the orphan a voice. 

Patterson family Apirl 18th 2010

Patterson family Easter 2012

Today I am made WHOLE in Christ.  He has traded beauty for ashes, when two years ago I would have scoffed at that idea.  I thank God for his plan, that I'm not the one in control.  Today I remember Chrissie with love and can't wait to kiss her sweet cheeks in heaven someday!!" -Mattie Patterson

Chrissie would have been Conner and Coopers younger sister, the boys would have loved her and she would have loved the boys, please say a prayer for the Patterson family today, pray that they feel peace today and forever! I love you Patterson family!

Chh chh changes :)

Look at the change in these boys, oh my word, thank you LORD JESUS for your wonderful healing power!

Look at their chubby cheeks and the amazing light in their eyes! Oh how I love these two sweet boys!

and this amazing family of theirs!

Somedays I cannot believe that Cooper will be SEVEN in June and Conner will be SEVEN in August! Look how little they are, they are around the same size as their "baby" sister Selah (who is one) and they .are smaller than their brother Keifer who is 3! But everyday I thank God that he has healed/restored them! Thank you thank you thank you Lord Jesus for bringing them HOME to their family and thank you to all of my followers and everyone els that have prayed for their health!

-Madison

PICTURES

They spent a week in the hospital but are now home with their family and hopefully will not have to return to the hospital anytime soon (please be praying because they are still at risk of getting refeeding syndrome)

First night home (Conner on left. Cooper on right)


First family photo and first night home




Cooper and his mommy


In the airport


First full day home Cooper and his amazing smile


First full day home Conner with his bright eyes!


First day home (L-R) Ella Sawyer, Cooper, Conner, Selah, Parker, and Keifer


Such precious boys (first full day home)


First day in the hospital second day "home"







Second day in the hospital third day "home"






Cooper and his loving big sister Mattie

Conner and Mattie


2 of the most precious 6 year olds I have ever seen


The boys siblings got to come and visit them


The boys getting ready to go home (6th day in hospital 7th day home)

More pictures to come soon! These boys have stollen my heart not that they hadn't already but their smiles bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart! These boys are simply amazing!

TODAY is the day!

On February 29th Conner(Oleg) and Cooper(Shane) left their groupa room for one last time never to return, as soon as they went through that big orphanage gate their life changed forever...........

In January 2011 I became an "Orphan Warrior"  for a sweet 5 year old boy named "Oleg" I saw him on RR many times before that and always thought that he was so precious... but then I started to feel like God wanted me to become his warrior, so I lisned to God and I emailed Laurie Rhodes and requested to become his Orphan Warrior little did I know that 3 different families would commit to him in the course of one year......

His reeces rainbow information stated that he was healthy, with no heart complications, very active and an orphanage favorite. And in big red letter it said "he is facing the institution soon" my heart broke for this sweet child.. I asked for more pictures of him and I was given 8 photos...I fell even more in love with him after seeing these pictures.

I prayed for this sweet boy every night for 3 months then on March 18th 2011 I woke up to news that made me so happy..Oleg (and Shane) had been found and would be coming home to a family in Florida... I was so excited.... then on March 27th just 9 days after Oleg finding a family the family had to back out and Oleg was relisted on RR (so was Shane). I was heart broken but I didn't give up on finding his family. 

I "met" a lady named Bianca during the summer and she had the same love for Oleg that I had. she helped me do a fundraiser for Oleg that raised around $50 and she prayed with me for Oleg (and Shane) to find a family... She so wished that Oleg could become her son but that was not Gods plan, her, her husband, and their 3 daughters are now anticipating the arrival of their little guy Jackson (Darren on RR) and I couldn't be happier for them....

On July 22nd Oleg and Shane both appeared on the MFFM page and I was beyond excited..I couldn't wait to find out who the lucky family was. When the famliys FSP showed up on the New commitments page I got goose bumps...They were the family that I was picturing in my mind for Oleg..a young couple that had no children yet and they lived in Idaho which isn't far from Oregon (where I live) I was extatic and emailed Trish and Justin (the family) right away. I got an email from Trish within a day of me emailing her she told me all about her and Justin and how greatful they were for me, she also said that she 'secretly' followed my blog and they had been wanting to commit to Oleg and Shane for a long time! I got goose bumps as I read the emails from her, we talked about me coming and visiting them once the boys got home..we emailed back and forth for a awhile and then we found eachother on facebook, to say that we  became "good friends" is an understatement... we talked almost everyday checking in on eachother... Trish and Justin let me know whenever they hit a "bump" or whenever they had something to celebrate I felt like I was right there with them on the "adoption train"

Around Thanksgiving time Trish and Justin ran into a very big "bump"......The boys were relisted on RR and I felt like my heart had shatterd into a million pieces....Trish and Justin never gave up on adopting the boys though..they talked with a whole bunch of people about the different ways they could bring the boys home and they would let me know of any news they got.....On December 21st the boys appeared back on the MFFM page I was sure that Trish and Justin got everything fixed and that they had re-commited to the boys. I asked Trish right away if that was the case and she said "no, did someone get to them before us?" again my heart sunk Trish called me that night and we were both so heartbroken we cried together and talked for nearly an hour...

A few days after them showing up on the MFFM page I found out who was adopting them it was the Patterson family, a family that I have known about for nearly two years..They adopted their sweet daughter Chrissie from Serbia in 2009 and in May of 2010 she went to live with Jesus after her major heart surgery, they are such a strong family! They have 10 children (including Chrissie) 7 of which are adopted....

They were planning on adopting 2 little boys that they hosted in the summer but the boys went to live with their aunt so they became unavailable, when they saw Oleg and Shane on RR they felt like God was leading them to adopt these precious treasures so they commited to them and began to fix all of the paperwork to adopt them. On January 16th they met the boys for the first time, the boys were small they were the size of 2 year olds at the age of 6, I couldn't believe how little they were.

On January 31st Oleg became Conner Patterson and Shane became Cooper Patterson, brothers, friends, cousins, neighbors, grandsons, sons, and nephews that will be treasured and adored for the rest of their lives. On February 29th they had Gotcha day... They will never have to see the walls of that orphanage ever again PRAISE GOD.. 

Which brings us to today, today March 3rd 2012 Conner and Cooper will be home forever they will meet their 9 siblings, their grandparents, their aunts and uncles, their cousins and they will know the LOVE of a forever family!

I cannot wait to meet these sweet boys someday (hopefully soon)

(I will share pictures later once I get permission from their mommy!)

They met them

Shane and his mommy (Lorraine) Shane will be named Cooper

Oleg and his daddy (Matt) Oleg will be named Conner

Oleg and Shane met their mommy and daddy today!!!!! Look how sweet "my" Oleg is I love him oh so very much <3 and Shane is just precious beyond words...

Here is their mommys blog  http://www.allarepreciousinhissight.blogspot.com/

Update

I think I should update everyone on what is going on with Shane, Oleg, Trish and Justin. Trish and Justin hit a few bumps as I mentiond in my last post and were having problems finishing their homestudy the people over at reeces rainbow thought it would be best to relist the boys so that they could find another family, Trish and Justin were still working SO very hard to bring the boys home they were speaking with alot of people non stop trying to find different ways for the boys to come home, that went on for quite a while, today Oleg and Shane appeard on the MFFM page I asked Trish right away if it was them and she said that it wasn't my heart broke into a million pieces, Trish and I have become really great friends and I can't imagine the boys with anyone els but her as their mommy. It has been hard to "let go" of the fact that Trish and Justin will not be the boys mommy and daddy...really hard....we are all broken hearted about this but I know we need to be happy that Oleg and Shane will now be coming home to their forever family even tho we didn't picture it this way.......God has a reason for everything and I can't help but believe there is a big reason that Trish and I 'met' and have become so close. Please be praying for healing for Trish and Justin and please be praying for Oleg and Shane's "new" family and of course PLEASE be praying for Oleg and Shane they are due for transfer any day now and they are very small (the size of 2 year olds).

Thank you for your continuous prayers and support hopefully I will find out who the new family is and let all of you know

Trish and Justin, please know that I love you guys so very much, no matter what I am here for you guys and I am so happy we have "met" and become such great friends your love for the boys is amazing and your will to keep fighting was inspiring. I love you guys God has an amazing plan <3

1 month

 It has been a little longer than a month since I have posted! In my last post  I said Oleg and Shanes family finished their home study but I was sorta kinda wrong, their are a few things that are taking a little while to get for the home study! Please be praying that they can get these "things" and finish their home study SOON! The boys need to be with their mommy and daddy and their mommy and daddy need these boys! I can't wait to see these adorable boys in the arms on their mommy and daddy! And I can't wait until I can finally meet them!

2 months

It has been 2 months since I last posted on this blog! Oleg and Shane's future family finished their homstudy a few weeks ago and they are starting on their dossier please pray that they can get the much needed costs so they can bring their boys home! Thank you! I will update this blog as the time goes on! :)

6 years old! Happy Birthday OLEG!!!!!!

Today Oleg is 6 years old! What a wonderful age for a little boy! Yes Oleg has a family but he still needs prayers and maybe some donations to his familys adoption grant on their FSP! Can you donate $6 to his adoption in honor of his 6th birthday? I know it would mean alot to his family and to him!


Happy Birthday baby boy or should I say big boy since you are 6 years old now? I love you so much without even ever meeting you! Your family is going to be so blessed to have YOU as a son (along with you soon-to-be brother Shane) you boys WILL be blessings beyond belief! You are just so amazing and handsom my sweet boy! I cannot wait until your mama and daddy meet you guys for the first time, I cannot wait until you guys are home forever and I cannot wait until I can meet YOU (and your soon-to-be family) someday, it will all just be so amazing! I love you so much little guy! <3

Oleg and Shane for the Christensen FAMILY

YAY I know who Olegs family is its the Christensen family!!!!! :D
Here is what they wrote on their FSP on RR

OLEG and SHANE for the Christensen family — Nampa, ID

"Adoption has always been in Trishna and Justin’s plans. While working with special needs children, Trishna knew she needed that kind of love for her family. Now a year and half of marriage, this goal has driven them to start their family through adoption.


Justin is a culinary graduate who is the catering lead for Bon Appetit Food Service in Idaho. He loves cooking almost as much as he loves tasting! Trishna currently works in a pediatric rehabilitation clinic as a front office assistant and therapy aide and has worked with children for approximately six years.


Together they love to have fun cooking/baking, four wheeling with family, and playing with lab pup, Stellaluna. The Christensen’s are excited to add more love and maybe a little craziness to their family and community with these amazing little boys. They can’t wait for their forever family to be together!"

Thank you so much Trishna and Justin for commiting to Oleg and Shane I'm so excited for you guys and the boys! I can't wait to hear from you Trishna could you emial me at loveforetheorphan@aol.com
Thank you!!!!!!!!!

I'M SO EXCITED I'M SO EXCITED

OLEG HAS A FAMILY
yeah yeah yeah OLEG has a family :D
Who ever you are THANK YOU so much for bringing home "my" Oleg!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to see who Oleg's future family is......I'm so excited I'm so excited!!!!!!!!
I will tell you all who is future family is when I found out! THANK YOU GOD FOR GIVING "MY" BOY A FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!

Augsut 2nd.....

What's so special about August 2nd you may ask??? August 2nd is Oleg's 6th birthday!!!! Oleg will be 6 on August 2nd! I remember my 6th birthday do you? I had a blast on my 6th birthday there was cake, presents, games, friends, fun, and laughter! Shouldn't everyones 6th birthday be spent like that? Well that might not be how Olegs 6th birthday is spent or celebrated!!! After Oleg turns 6 (if he dosn't have a family before then) he will lose all of his money in his grant on RR, it will be shared between all of the boys ages 6+
So what I'm saying is if you are thinking about adopting Oleg then you better commit to him SOON because if you wait until after August 2nd his grant might be "taken" by another family adopting one of the other little boys on the Older Boys 6+ page on RR!!!!! This needs to be Olegs LAST birthday spent without love and a family!!! I am praying and hoping that Oleg is HOME by his 7th birthday!!! Will you pray along with me???

And the Online Scentsy Party raised $51.50 for Olegs grant its not amazing but its not bad either. Atleast we got some money for him right? :) Please keep spreading the word about Oleg and his for finding a family!
Thank you!!
-Madison

Guardian Angels!!!!!

Come visit my new blog that I run with 3 other amazing girls that have the same heart I do for orphans!We have decided to start "Guardian Angels" to raise awareness and grant funds for children listed on RR!!! We aren't sure how we will be doing things yet but we know that we ARE going to SAVE these babies by raising their grants so their forever family wont have money as a rode block!!!!!! Will YOU join on to follow our blog?? PLEASE post about our new blog on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, and any other thing you can think of!!!! We need to get the word out about "Guardian Angels"!!!!! Will YOU spread the word??? We will have fundraisers in the future so get ready ;) So what are you waiting for? Go to "Guardian Angels" and sign on to follow :)

Guardian Angels!!!!!

Come visit my new blog that I run with 3 other amazing girls that have the same heart I do for orphans!We have decided to start "Guardian Angels" to raise awareness and grant funds for children listed on RR!!! We aren't sure how we will be doing things yet but we know that we ARE going to SAVE these babies by raising their grants so their forever family wont have money as a rode block!!!!!! Will YOU join on to follow our blog?? PLEASE post about our new blog on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, and any other thing you can think of!!!! We need to get the word out about "Guardian Angels"!!!!! Will YOU spread the word??? We will have fundraisers in the future so get ready ;) So what are you waiting for? Go to "Guardian Angels" and sign on to follow :)

Fundraiser

The Scentsy fundraiser for Oleg is STILL going on! If you havn't looked at the website today is a good day to do so! Go HERE to view all of the different smells and warmers and help raise Oleg's grant :D

Scentsy fundraiser for OLEG.....

Are you looking for a way to make a room in your house smell good without the fire/flame from a candle? Well have we got the thing for you! Scentsy is a great thing that you wont regret buying! Scentsy is beautiful and smells amazing! Here are some of the adorable Scentsy warmer styles :)

(full size warmer)

(plug in warmer great for bathrooms)

(full size warmer)

How absoulutly adorable are they?

Wouldn't you LOVE one of these little things in your house?

Well if you buy from THIS online "party" 100% of the profits will go to Oleg's grant... Isn't that great?