For now, I can share just a few details of the amazing little girl who has stolen out hearts. We plan to call her Suzie Mei Mercer
She is 41⁄2 years old and has Osteogenesis Imperfecta (aka Brittle Bone Disease), which is a genetic disorder that makes her bones break easily. She is currently wheelchair bound, but we are hopeful that with therapy she will gain strength and mobility.
She is in an orphanage in Shanghai and has been there almost all of her short life. She is delayed as she seems to be pretty isolated due to her disease. She is always in either her crib or wheelchair, for her safety. She has such a joy about her & is described as having an easy smile, big round eyes with beautiful dark eyelashes and a sweet demeanor. She eats slower when she's with a nanny that she likes and loves books and building blocks. She is behind academically as she is not able to go to preschool with her peers. We know with love and care kids can flourish and we're going to give this sweet child every opportunity we can to thrive and reach her full potential!
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