Little YX was abandoned as a baby 7 years ago. She was born with a cleft lip and palate, so her orphanage asked us if we could accept her for care and arrange her surgery. Little YX’s first cleft surgery was done by a team working with Love Without Boundaries, and then we arranged for her to travel to Beijing when it was time for her second surgery.
We thought that might be the end of her medical issues, but she has also been diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Fortunately, her seizures seem to have lessened and are not greatly affecting her daily life. Like many cleft affected children, her speech is unclear at times, but she works hard so that others around her can understand what she is saying.
YX is now a cheerful, outgoing 7-year-old. She is a quick learner at math and loves solving word problems that are meant for her older siblings. She’s definitely a girly girl, and has loved wearing pretty dresses since the time she learned to walk.
One time she received a beautiful new dress. She put it on, lifted her dress, curtseyed slightly, and said, "Thank you, my Lady!" just as she had seen on TV shows. Her foster mom burst into laughter, but she didn't. She held it there for a while, and then she broke out in a big smile.
Over and over, we’ve seen how our work is not only helping vulnerable children like YX to receive life changing medical treatment, but also providing stable, family-based care as they grow. All of this is possible because of your prayers and support!
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