Gabriel!
Hello World!
Meet Gabriel, an incredible 12-year-old living in a foster home outside of Beijing, China. Gabriel was born with a cleft palate, but that does not define him He has overcome countless odds and is an active, vibrant child who embraces life wholeheartedly! As I have spent time with Gabriel, I have witnessed his amazing personality and love for life.
- Gabriel is outgoing. Never one to meet a stranger, Gabriel loves socializing with his caretakers, foster home staff, and fellow children. He is friendly, active, and loves to play. From games, to wrestling, to playing (many!) practical jokes, his sense of adventure and humor is contagious and he always leaves me laughing!
- Gabriel is attentive. He is very smart and does well in school. He is eager to learn and is not afraid to ask for help. Despite a speech impediment, Gabriel strives to excel in his English and Sign Language classes, faithfully practicing new words and phrases until he knows them by heart. He frequently helps his teachers and classmates – explaining difficult concepts and helping to maintain order. Gabriel is a wonderful addition to his classes and is well loved by his teachers.
- Gabriel loves adventures. Never afraid of challenges, he jumps into new experiences wholeheartedly. Whether he succeeds or not, he embraces the opportunity and learns from it. Gabriel is all-boy with a healthy love of risk. Often times, he gets the younger children in the foster home involved in his adventures, teaching them and helping them grow.
- Gabriel is loving. Whether through a hug or a tussling match, he loves to spend time with other people and is genuinely interested in their work. His sweet smile will brighten your day! He is a joy to those around him and keeps life interesting.
Gabriel is growing up. With his birthday 13th coming up in early July, he has a little over a year before he ages out of China's adoption system! This sweet boy needs a family who will love him unconditionally and embrace life with the same vigor he does. Gabriel has an amazing impact on those around him and his potential is limitless.
Please advocate for Gabriel by sharing his story.
Together, we can find him a forever family!
Together, we can find him a forever family!