days.

i saw this late last night.  i shared it on facebook & went to bed praying

for jonathan.  pleading for him.  i awoke this morning and, from what i've read,

nothing has changed yet in his situation.  well, nothing expect that he's one

day closer to being 16 years old--when he'll be released onto the streets of an

eastern european country.  he'll be given a small bag of things and $30.

seriously?  yes, seriously.  it happens to orphans every day and it almost seems

too much to bear.  the statistics about what happens to the vast majority of these

children after they are released are sickening.  almost too much to bear.  

i've always decided though that if they can live it, i can bear to hear about it

and do what i feel led to do to make a difference--even if only for one.

one is so much.

today, it's for jonathan.  here's the very little we know about him:

Jonathan is apparently a very, very good boy. He has a great sense of humor 

which has been confirmed by other kids in his class and two children who were 

recently adopted to U.S. He loves to work on a computer, takes part in virtually 

all theatrical performances organized at the orphanage, just a great actor, very 

calm when not on stage, never gets in trouble, loves sports and plays soccer, 

played basketball and trained in light athletics, studies at good level. Jonathan 

is respectful to adults and older children. He is obedient and always ready to help. 

NEEDS A FAMILY to file for immigration ASAP, can adopt later. 

BEGS translator when he visits if he has found his family yet, desperately 

wants to be adopted. Can be chatted to on Skype as well as email.

this boy has mere days.  is he your son?  could he be one of your friends' sons?

or maybe your heart is just breaking for him and you think,

oh, i wish i were ready & could file for immigration immediately.

would you do jonathan and every other jonathan out there a favor?

please begin your homestudy process so the next time you can say,

it's me.  it's us.  we are your family.  you are loved and treasured and are coming home!

please read more about jonathan & who to contact in THIS post.