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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Prayers for Carrington

It just sometimes seems like when it rains... it pours...

Dear Faithful Readers...

Do you remember when we prayed for this little one.. Tori?  Adopted by the Burmans?


Well, overlooked in the furor of Tori's adoption was the other little one that they were also adopting.

Carrington



She was the one whom God whispered into their ears... Get this one too... She needs you.

And they did.

This past week both girls were walked out of their respective orphanages/institutes and entered into their new lives as daughters, sisters, granddaughters and nieces.

It was only when they carried her out and lovingly undressed Carrington for the first time did the Burman's realize that she was seriously hanging on to life by a thread.



Pictures speak louder than words.

Eleven pounds.  At three years of age.

As soon as the Burman's landed in the United States on Thursday night, Carrington was rushed to the hospital and is right being worked on around the clock as she is in a fight for her little life.  No one who has seen her understands how she survived this long apart from God's Grace.  Her body was in shut down when the Burman's brought her out.

Carrington is not the first little one to leave this particular orphanage in this state.  She will not be the last.

Special needs children in Eastern Europe are NOT valued.  Especially children with Down Syndrome.  They are set aside.  They are allowed to waste away.  They are denied homes and families.

That is the truth.

Please pray for Carrington.  Pray that God will breath life into her bones.  Pray that she will be able to take in the nutrients she needs to allow her body to heal.  Pray.
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31 comments:

  1. MissyMarch 19, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Words just aren't enough... Just not enough...

    Does this family have a blog we can follow so that we can keep up to date and know how to continually pray for them??

    There just simply aren't words to say how something like this... just no words...

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  2. JuliaMarch 19, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    There blog is currently private.

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  3. JenniferMarch 19, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Every time I see that picture I just break down and cry. I can't even put into words what I am feeling. We need to continue to do everything we can to find homes for these children and show the world that they are valued and loved!

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  4. Looking UpMarch 19, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    God have mercy on these children.

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  5. JulieMarch 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Praying for Carrington, Aaron, Kirril and the Davis family, and so many others ... deeply moved by all that is happening right now ... Satan is active ... BUT OUR GOD HAS ALREADY WON THESE BATTLES! Learning how to praise Him in these storms.

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  6. MargaretMarch 19, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    praying for her...

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  7. MarissaMarch 19, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Prayers will be sent to her! Something has to be done; this baby (and others) shouldn't be treated like this.

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  8. Tami and Bobby Sisemore FamilyMarch 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I am hysterical after seeing and reading this. I KNOW this happens :( Even in not the worse orphanages. I REMEMBER getting off a plane and going into ICU for a battle of my own baby boy who had massive sepsis caused by malnourishment,along with other severe illnesses. I am praying hard for this family. I dont have access to my blogs to no way for me to follow along with them since my computer died. thank goodness I saw a link to here on fb. my heart breaks :(
    tami
    www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com

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  9. LeahMarch 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    praying for her & others like her!

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  10. GretchenMarch 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I am so sad. Praying for Carrington and Tori and the whole Burman family.

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  11. JennMarch 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Praying for Carrington and her family, for the doctors to have wisdom in treating her and for Gods peace and comfort for all.

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  12. MichelleMarch 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    It is devastating that this happens. Poor sweet little angel- I had seen posts about her on other blogs with a different photo. I just realized that this is the girl listed as Anastasiya that we had prayed for/donated to. I felt so comforted when I knew she had a family...we will pray for her.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Praying for sweet Carrington and her family. I am shocked and deeply saddened by her condition. Continuing to pray for all of these children...praying that their families find them quickly and that they are allowed to be rescued.

    Blessings,
    Barbara

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  14. Scrappy quilterMarch 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Praying....It's just so hard!!

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  15. My ThoughtsMarch 19, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    No child (or any other person) should ever be put in this position. A person's worth is not determined by their number of chromosomes or their needs. These precious little ones have infinite worth and I am so inspired by each and every one of them. I'm praising the Lord that sweet Carrington has a family so dedicated to her. Trusting that He will heal this angel this side of Heaven.

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  16. Stephanie @ RalphcrewMarch 19, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Thanks Julia. She is terrible shape. Much worse than Theo was. To me it looks more like abuse than neglect. I'm never giving up on these kids.

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  17. AliMarch 19, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I am absolutely speechless. Praying for the sweet little ones and their family.

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  18. Mom of a three year oldMarch 19, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Julia - do you mind if I repost this on Facebook?

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  19. Kellan's mommaMarch 19, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh my, Sweet Jesus bless this child. No one deserves this. Thank God she is rescued, praying it was in time.

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  20. Lisa (DanielsMommy)March 19, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I have no words, simply no words. My heart is broken into a million pieces.

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  21. SylviaMarch 20, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Praying for some amazing and mighty healing.

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  22. JuliaMarch 20, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Anyone is welcome to repost if your intent is to call people to prayer!

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  23. BlessedMom62March 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Praying hard!!!

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  24. Jae MarieMarch 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Heart broken and in tears. My stomach aches at seeing this. This is the world we live in. I dont have any words right now...

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  25. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    While it disgusts me and is heartbreaking, I know it to be true. We adopted an 8 year old who came home weighing a mere 40 lbs...which sounds gigantic next to Carrington but is also very small. Our one year old came home weighing 14 lbs and was startlingly thin. But this, what poor Carrington has endured, is a crime. Thank you God for people who hear your voice and step forward to help those in need, even before the true depth of need is evident.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    This is what our son Patrick looked like at age 2 years weighing 9 pounds. Hard to understand 8 years later and there are still kids living like this in orphanages. Why I ask myself over and over when there are people wanting these children they end up in this DAMN shape. Thank God a few of them made it out alive... Denise Peddington Davis

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  27. Anna TheurerMarch 20, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I found your blog through a friend on FB. Thank you for making all of us aware of these horrors. My heart is literally breaking and I am crying as I read this post. My prayers are with dear Carrington and the family

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  28. figwittageMarch 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I didn't know they didn't realise how malnourished she was. Every time I see this photo my heart shatters all over again and the tears flow. This is such a crime and why don't the "caregivers" get punished for this?! It's pure neglect. Oh, that poor baby... but I am so happy she has her loving family now!!! Prayers are being said! xxxooo

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  29. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I am crying. I have seen photos like these, but somehow knowing her story a bit makes it all the more real if that makes sense. Once your eyes have seen … our DD weighed just 18 lbs. at 3 when we met her. She was very malnourished but she also had a medical condition that added to this. Still it is hard to forget and more importantly, to forgive those responsible.

    Prayers for Carrington and for the others who still wait. So thankful for the family who said Yes to God's call.

    Oh, God, we thank You for covering her the past 3 years. Please allow her to experience unconditional love for many years in the arms of her forever family. In Jesus' name, Leslie

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  30. Sandy WineyMarch 22, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    There are no words to describe how I feel seeing one of God's most precious gifts being so horribly neglected. But thankfully God now has brought this little cherub into the loving arms of the Burman family, and she finally will receive the loving attention she so desperately needs. God bless that wonderful family - I will be praying for them and sweet
    Carrington.

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  31. marleneMarch 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Any updates??

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