31 for 21: She Died An Orphan.

Anne-Marie

November 25, 2005 - October 2010

This little girl just recently passed away.

She died an orphan, just because she had something different in her genetic makeup.

She lived most of her life in a crib with hardly any stimulation.

On the days she was brought outside, she was kept in a stroller or crib.

She had a heart murmur that would've needed correction sooner than later.

Because of that, the nurses & doctors thought she was even worth "less." That she shouldn't have been adopted.

A family never came for her, although many people advocated and raised money for her adoption grant.

And so, at the young age of barely 5 years old, she died. Died abandoned. Just because she was "imperfect."

I can't even begin to imagine someone giving their child up to an orphanage because they are "different."

This little girl was just a few months younger than Osiyyah. That really puts things into perspective.

I know how much Osiyyah can do. I know how much he understands. I know how normal of a life he lives. I know how healthy he is, all by God's kindness. I know how he can interact with people in daily life. I know how active he is. I know how motivated he is. I know how much he has thrived.

All because God was extremely merciful to him & us and he was born into a family that loved him just as much as any other child, even though he has a little something extra.

To see a 5 year old child kept in a crib most of her life? Unimaginable. Unthinkable that someone could do that.

And that's the way this poor little girl died. She died as a 5 year old orphan who spent most of her day in a crib.

Sad. Sad. Sad. I have to hold back the tears as type this post up.

This gives me comfort though: "The Lord executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed." (Psalm 103:6)