Here's the story:
The Equestrian team has been matched up with a wonderful girl, Tacey, who is 13 and has been blind since a very young age. She was adopted and not long after adopting, her family learned she had retinoblastoma which cost her her vision.
You can read about Tacey’s experience and her struggles on her web page at: http://taceyraye.mysite.com/. Tacey has battled cancer and is now blind – but let me tell you that does not stop her! She and her family are a true inspiration and a blessing to have as part of the equestrian team!
Team Impact matched the family up with Aggie Equestrian. http://www.goteamimpact.org/ They do some great work across the country!
In a nut shell – this has easily fallen into place and was just something that was supposed to happen!
We have learned that the family is wanting to adopt a little girl that has had the same cancer as Tacey and has now also lost her eyesight. Tacey’s mom, Tammy, told us about their wish to adopt and care for this little girl named Lili. As many of you know, adoption is very expensive. I did find out in a roundabout way that the family does have a web page to help raise money for this adoption process. They are truly an inspirational family – they have never asked for monetary help nor do they know that I am sharing this with you all. They have struck a special place in the hearts of the equestrian team and I wanted to share this opportunity with you all. Below is the web page as well as their story – what a great Christmas present this would be for miss Lili to finally get a forever family like this one!!!
God Bless and thanks to all!
http://www.gofundme.com/Adopting-Lili
From Tacey's Mom (off the web page):
Being blind has not slowed Tacey down in life! She is a very successful eighth grader with extremely high aspirations in our local public school. She swims as often as possible and plays the piano and guitar as she sings songs she composes. In her free time, she also rides horses. She and her horse lead parades, carry the USA flag for rodeos and participate in many special events. As much as we dislike (or despise) this disease, it has made Tacey who she is today! That, I wouldn’t change for any amount of money!
We once again have an amazing opportunity to bring a special child into our family. Not only is this child special because she is available for adoption, but because she has the same cancer as Tacey and is also totally blind. Having her as part of our family will be such an amazing blessing! We know she and Tacey will have so much love, learning and teaching for each other! We cannot tell you how excited we are about making this precious girl OURS!
All donations will go into a special account to pay for the numerous expenses of adoption. Any additional funds will be put into a special account to cover both girls’ medical and educational expenses.
Thank you for helping bless our family with this precious angel!
Lili is a sweet girl. She was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma (cancer of the eye) and she had both of her eyes taken out before the age of 2. She is doing very well though, and now that she has finished with surgery, Bethel’s teachers will start her on an education plan for early development. She likes eating (especially when it’s fruit) and she is getting stronger and more curious about the world. She can say ‘mama’. Lili is very loving, at the moment she just likes to have cuddles and to play with things that make noise. She can't walk yet but she is getting stronger every day.
From Rangelady: Can you imagine how this child will EVER be adopted.....this is the chance of a lifetime, literally for her. A family who truly knows how to raise a child with this kind of challenge.....
The Equestrian team has been matched up with a wonderful girl, Tacey, who is 13 and has been blind since a very young age. She was adopted and not long after adopting, her family learned she had retinoblastoma which cost her her vision.
You can read about Tacey’s experience and her struggles on her web page at: http://taceyraye.mysite.com/. Tacey has battled cancer and is now blind – but let me tell you that does not stop her! She and her family are a true inspiration and a blessing to have as part of the equestrian team!
Team Impact matched the family up with Aggie Equestrian. http://www.goteamimpact.org/ They do some great work across the country!
In a nut shell – this has easily fallen into place and was just something that was supposed to happen!
We have learned that the family is wanting to adopt a little girl that has had the same cancer as Tacey and has now also lost her eyesight. Tacey’s mom, Tammy, told us about their wish to adopt and care for this little girl named Lili. As many of you know, adoption is very expensive. I did find out in a roundabout way that the family does have a web page to help raise money for this adoption process. They are truly an inspirational family – they have never asked for monetary help nor do they know that I am sharing this with you all. They have struck a special place in the hearts of the equestrian team and I wanted to share this opportunity with you all. Below is the web page as well as their story – what a great Christmas present this would be for miss Lili to finally get a forever family like this one!!!
God Bless and thanks to all!
http://www.gofundme.com/Adopting-Lili
From Tacey's Mom (off the web page):
Being blind has not slowed Tacey down in life! She is a very successful eighth grader with extremely high aspirations in our local public school. She swims as often as possible and plays the piano and guitar as she sings songs she composes. In her free time, she also rides horses. She and her horse lead parades, carry the USA flag for rodeos and participate in many special events. As much as we dislike (or despise) this disease, it has made Tacey who she is today! That, I wouldn’t change for any amount of money!
We once again have an amazing opportunity to bring a special child into our family. Not only is this child special because she is available for adoption, but because she has the same cancer as Tacey and is also totally blind. Having her as part of our family will be such an amazing blessing! We know she and Tacey will have so much love, learning and teaching for each other! We cannot tell you how excited we are about making this precious girl OURS!
All donations will go into a special account to pay for the numerous expenses of adoption. Any additional funds will be put into a special account to cover both girls’ medical and educational expenses.
Thank you for helping bless our family with this precious angel!
Lili is a sweet girl. She was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma (cancer of the eye) and she had both of her eyes taken out before the age of 2. She is doing very well though, and now that she has finished with surgery, Bethel’s teachers will start her on an education plan for early development. She likes eating (especially when it’s fruit) and she is getting stronger and more curious about the world. She can say ‘mama’. Lili is very loving, at the moment she just likes to have cuddles and to play with things that make noise. She can't walk yet but she is getting stronger every day.
From Rangelady: Can you imagine how this child will EVER be adopted.....this is the chance of a lifetime, literally for her. A family who truly knows how to raise a child with this kind of challenge.....