This one.

My sweet friend, Kelly, over at My Overthinking, advocates for many orphans on her blog and Facebook page.  I also see lots of other orphans advocated for all over the internet ... my heart hurts each time a see a new face.  Another precious one that needs and deserves a family.  Another child with no one to tuck them in and kiss them goodnight.  Sometimes it's just too much!

Every once in awhile, I see the face of a little one that just overwhelms me.  It's the kind of thing where I simply can't stop thinking about them and my stomach gets tied in knots over their situation.  I don't know why some affect me this way and others do not ... but sweet Quinn was one of those precious babes.  This one.  This beautiful girl will turn 5 on New Year's Day and is going blind because of a simple, yet severe Vitamin A deficiency.  A Vitamin A deficiency, friends.  It is a rare disorder called Keratmoalacia. She is not yet completely blind and can still see light.  This disorder can be corrected through surgery, but she needs it NOW.  Like yesterday.  Without surgery, her blindness will become permanent.   And after blindness becomes permanent, there is a 50% chance she will die.  All because of a Vitamin A deficiency ... something that we rarely worry about here in the U.S.

Most immediately, Quinn needs surgery and funding to make that possible.  If you feel called, please consider donating to help financially support doctor's visits and ultimately surgery to restore her vision.  Homeland Children's Foundation is committed to doing everything they can to help her.  Tax-deductible donations can be sent to them at 99 Main Street, Suite 310, Nyack, NY 10960.  Make checks payable to Homeland Children's Foundation and make sure to write Quinn's name on the check.  Please also include your name, address and phone number so that the donation can be returned if they are unable to use it for her.

Quinn also desperately needs a family.  It has been said about her--"She is sweet, gentle, playful and affectionate. She is able to navigate despite her limited vision and is loved by everyone."  If you feel like God is leading you down that path of adopting her, please contact Nancy Reffsin at 413-253-3592 or nreffsin@gmail.com.  A family that is paper-ready or is going to be traveling soon is preferable given Quinn's immediate medical need.  Homeland Children's Foundation is willing to help in any way to get Quinn home, including fundraising.

Advocating works!  Please share Quinn's information.  Let's find her family!