A Little Something For the Keepsake Box

I got a new little present today for Vytas and no, it's nothing really big or super special but it fit so much for him I just had to show it to you guys! :)

So I wasn't expecting to get this or even see this today but when I came across it I couldn't resist it :)

And unless you've got kids or read the tiny description you probably don't know what this is exactly.  It's a magic towel (aka children's wash cloth)  It's magical because it folded up into the size of a child's palm of their hand and when you get it when it unfolds and reveals the wash cloth print.  Therefor it is "magical".  Believe it or not, I had a few of these when I was little and they were incredibly fascinating and so colorful!  When I found this Winnie the Pooh wash cloth I had to get it for him!  I want him to have one too!  So here it is!  His little wash cloth that he'll Lord willing be able use soon! :)  

Thanks for reading and don't forget to go check out Ipad Mini Giveaway fundraiser going on right now for his family to help raise funds to bring him and his soon-to-be sissy home! :)  

Introducing Love...

I feel so ashamed for not writing a post on here in such a long amount of time.  I've been extremely busy. Still that's no excuse for me not writing this post sooner!

It's still so hard for me to believe the fact that VYTAS HAS A FOREVER FAMILY!!  It still makes my heart scream of joy!  I'm so excited for him!

Well, I'm here to finally introduce to you the wonderful Seay family!

"Brian and Cortney met in 2007 when Cortney was a student at Penn State involved in the campus ministry Brian worked for. Before they got married in 2011, they both had a heart for adoption and knew they wanted to adopt children.

Brian & Courtney Seay

Eventually the Seays decided that they would like to adopt their first child, prompted by God’s call to care for orphans. But they never would have imagined being parents to children with special needs. While adoption was on their minds for quite a while, this past year God opened their eyes to the needs and blessings of children with special needs through Reece’s Rainbow and the blogs of families who have adopted through Reece’s Rainbow.

After months of praying and discussing it, they finally decided to take the plunge, initially one but then two children. It broke their hearts to think of leaving one of these little ones behind…to see them at the same orphanage and leave them there. But then they heard the exciting news that they were eligible to adopt BOTH children!

They’re looking forward to many adventures ahead as they welcome Zinnia and Vytas into their family! Brian and Cortney would appreciate your prayers for them, and especially for Vytas and Zinnia, throughout the whole adoption process."

How wonderful are they?!  I know that they will be perfect parents to precious little Vytas and his soon-to-be sister Zinnia.   Theu live in PA which isn't too awfully far from where I live so I definitely will consider driving there and giving Vytas his keepsake box personally. 

I dream of the day I will be able to wrap my arms around him and tell him that I love him!  It make makes me so happy to know that he will soon have a loving family!  :)  

I've already "met" Mrs. Seay over Facebook and she seems so sweet and kind!  I look forward to getting to know her and hopefully meeting in person someday! 

I will do anything and everything I can to help Vytas and Zinnia get home!   I'll be advertising the Puzzle Fundraiser more now and attempting to plan more.  

There is a HUGE IPAD MINI giveaway going on right now at Chosen to Bless!  The goal is $1,000!  We're currently at $100 but it hasn't been opened for very long. CLICK HERE to go read more information and donate to enter and have a chance at winning the Ipad mini! :) 

I'm going to try to get way better at writing letters to Vytas and updating and advertising more often.  The summer ahead of me is certainly a busy one but I'm going to try to keep up with it all,  

Thank you for taking time to read and if you have any questions for would like to contact me, email me @ KaitlynCTB@hotmail.com and I'll respond asap. :)  

I hope you continue to follow me as go through Vytas's journey to becoming an orphan NO MORE! 

Special Present For Vytas

I made a little vlog to show off Vytas's special 5th birthday/ My family found me present!  Watch out for new posts!  Coming soon!!

Anxiously Waiting

Dear Vytas,

I'm still so extremely excited for you!  Sweet boy, I can barely believe the fact that, your family has FOUND YOU!  It's amazing!  And I'm anxiously awaiting for your family to be put on the New Commitments page!  I've got it on my mobile devices and every hour or so of the day I reload the page to make sure I don't miss a beat!  I can't wait to meet them, hear their thoughts and their excitement of making you their forever son!  I heard that it's possible you'll be home possible before Christmas 2013!  It's May now!  That's an incredible fast international adoption!

I keep looking at your photo sitting in the "DREAM" picture frame on my shelf.  I just smile and feel so happy that you finally get  your forever family.  It was the best birthday present you'll ever have!  It was my goal to pray you home and find your forever family for your 5th Birthday, although your family may not have found you through me, you have a family!  Regardless of how they found  you, they love you and want you so badly!   I'm hoping that I will get in contact with your family.  And one day, just maybe, I will get to hold you in my arms.  The thought makes me melt.  You're so sweet and deserve this family.  I can't wait for them to meet you and hold you in their arms for the first time.  It's overwhelming to think about.  I know they're going to adore you. <3

Big miracles are being performed in your life blond boy, you might not even know it yet.  Love is coming for you, you're going to feel love.  You are going to be given a new chance and hope!  The little things that so many of us take for granted, you will finally get to experience and treasure.  I am beyond happy for you.  I'll do whatever it takes to get you home!

 I'll write you when I get the news on who your family is!  :)

I love you forever and always Vytas...

Today Was THE DAY

Dear Vytas,

Where do I begin?  The day has finally come!  The day is here!  Your forever family has found you! It's true baby boy!  They've committed to you!  You're profile in on the "My Family Found Me" page on Reece's Rainbow!!  It's like I've always known it would feel, I have no words to describe how happy I am about this!  All I can do is smile and scream of joy!

Someone wrote on my Facebook timeline and told me to go check your profile there was something that would make me HAPPY.  I was thinking your grant had jumped or something but to my surprise you had been listed on "My Family Found Me"!   At that moment I jumped in the air, screaming happily out of control, my sister came running in the room asking me what happened.  I shouted "My baby found his family!!!!".   I raced to the phone and called my mom telling her the news.  She was so happy for you, baby!   She text my dad right then.  I got off the phone and text Alyssa and a few of my other close advocating friends.  We're all SO EXCITED for you blond boy!!

You've been loved for so long by so many and now you will be able to see and feel all that love.  This was God's timing and plan for you!  Today is when love finds you!  Today is the beginning of something so incredibly beautiful!   Your life is going to change for the better SO much from here on out!  

This means that one day, Lord willing, I will get to hold you in my arms and whisper the words I've always wanted to tell you from day one, "I love you".  I'll one day get to kiss your sweet cheeks and hug you tightly.  Just the thought of those little priceless moments is pure bliss.

I don't know who  you're mommy and daddy are yet but once I do I will write them and tell them thank you!  They are going to save your life and give you the hope that I've pray about for months! <3

Today is the day Vytas, the start of a new beginning for you!  I couldn't be happier for you!  I'll do everything under the sun to get you home!  Alyssa and I have already began planning a fundraiser on Chosen to Bless for you and Dennis' families.  I'll get you home!  Hold on tight and stay strong!  You won't be in that rotten orphanage much longer Vytas! God is with you and is carrying you through this!

I love you baby boy, forever and always! :.)  <3 <3 <3

Blessings From Above

Dear Vytas,


Yesterday I shared your Reece's Rainbow page on a Facebook group, and wrote "Is today the day for Vytas?" or something along those lines.  Someone commented and told me to look at your adoption grant amount,  So I went and did that.  Only to discover you had over $10,000 in your grant!!
This is one big blessing for you sweet boy!  You are so loved right now by so many that want only the best for you!  This will help your future family out SO much!  
I was near tears yesterday at just that but little did I know that the next couple hours of the day I would be surprised with two people writing me and my best friend, Alyssa telling us they were interested in looking into adopting you.  I was overwhelmed with joy just by the thought!
Me along with many many more are praying hard that if it's the Lord's will, you're forever family will be coming for you soon!   I can't even begin to express my excitement about it in words!   I'm staying faithful in the Lord and trusting He's got this already all planned out for you.

Hang in there baby!  Prayers are being answered and blessings are coming from everywhere to you!

Your time is soon...
                                                                       
             Love you forever and always,

Dear Vytas, Perfect Timing

Dear Vytas,

Hello sweet boy! Today is April 23 2013, I wonder if by chance that today is the day you turn the big 5! Or was it yesterday? Or is it tomorrow? April is almost over but I'm going to continue to do your Birthday card fundraiser until I fill your card! I want to give everyone a chance that wants to tell you how much they love you. And you're a pretty popular little boy right now! Lots of people are talking about you, praying for you and sharing your face with the world. The anticipation grows everyday I always say "Is today the day you're on the My Family Found Me page?" I get so excited over just the thought of that day, I can't even imagine how I'll feel! I know what it's like to see children I've loved and prayed for end up finding wonderful families, but I've honestly never fallen in love so much with an orphan like I have for you. It was so hard losing "my" sweet little L because of the Russian ban. I never thought I could love someone as much as I loved her, and because I prayed that God would guide me to a child that needed my attention and prayer he sent me you and created this bond so strong. I love you so much and I know you have a special purpose in this world. You were made by a perfect Heavenly Father who made you for a perfect family, that just hasn't gotten to you yet. As hard as it is to understand, God's timing is perfect in every situation. We don't always know why things happen when they do but I know and trust that its all in His perfect timing. You will find your family, or they'll find you! And I cannot express my joy on the thought of that day! :)

I finally finally ordered photos of you!
I haven't gotten a chance to play around with them much but my very favorite picture of you is already in the special frame I got you..and it's going right near my bed where I'll see your face every single day. :)


I love you! <3

-Kaitlyn