How to save a life by charityalonso

"My son was dying of heart failure when I brought him to America, but he has a chance at a future now."

How I did it: When my husband and I set out to adopt we wanted a baby girl. We found out she had a sister, and adopted her as well.

When I got to Africa to pick up my kids, I met a little boy who was dying from heart failure. We made the tough decision to let our baby girl be adopted by another family(everyone wants babies) so that we could adopt this little boy and give him a chance at life.

He had heart surgery this past summer, and is healthier than he has ever been.

He is getting ready to be reunited with his family in Africa, and I cannot wait to see the looks on their faces.

It has been something that I will never forget.

Lessons & tips: Never be afraid to make the most of your life, and to say yes. The most amazing things happen when you do. You only get one life...there are no do-overs.


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Mar 08, 02:13PM PDT | 6 comments | 23 cheers


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Hope LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE

Amazing

There are no words worthy for your entry…simply inspiring!

Mar 08, 02:35PM PDT | Respond to this

sgt2vet

Inspiring

Your actions alone show how big your heart truly is. The most caring person around ;)

Mar 11, 09:57PM PDT | Respond to this

truthsayer226 What we need are more ppl who specialize in the impossible.

Touching

Your compassion and generosity of spirit touches my heart. There are so few truly altruistic people out there. Bless you for making the world a better place.

Apr 14, 08:42PM PDT | Respond to this

herenion

Wow

Thank you. If there were more people like you the world would be a better place…

Apr 17, 06:15PM PDT | Respond to this

Paul T. Klein has more than 43 things...

Thank You

This is why we exist. There is no beauty so enveloping as this kind of light. @charityalonso, you are an inspiration.

Whoever saves a single life, saves the world entire.

May 03, 03:15AM PDT | Respond to this

Jaryd Madlena is trying to improve.

Thank you

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I won’t ever know you or your son, but you’ve made me a better person.

Thank you and your husband.

May 03, 03:16AM PDT | Respond to this


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