In the first month of my race I spent time in an orphanage in the Philippines with a precious baby named Heartlyn…here is an update on her from Christie Albaugh. I miss that baby so much!
Heartlyn came to the home in early October of last year, at only 2 months old. Like many of the children who come to our home, the beginning of her life faced many physical challenges and many nights in the hospital. In her first month of stay at KIM, she was in the hospital for a long list of illnesses, including double pneumonia. Several short term missionaries stayed the night with her and prayed all night for her health. By the grace of God, he healed her completely! Now, 9 months later, this little girl has grown so much! She has regained a normal, darker skin color along with proper nutrition, and is getting so big! Heartlyn is known for her full head of hair and strange growling noises that she often makes.
Heart for short (since her name is so unique), is just weeks away from truly becoming a walker. She stands very well and has taken 5-10 steps at a time already. I’m pretty sure that in no time, this one will be running around with the rest of the toddlers!
Heart is already well into the process of being available for adoption. She has already gone through local adoption without being matched to a family, and now- God willing- will be matched with an international family. Please remember to pray for Heartlyn this week. Pray for her future family. Pray for her health. Pray that wherever she grows up, she will be raised in a safe, healthy, God loving enviornment.
