Leonard!
Hello World!
Meet Leonard – the happiest, silliest little boy I have ever met! Leonard is an 8-year-old boy living in a foster home near Beijing, China. Leonard has osteomalacia but that doesn’t stop him from shining light to all around him.
Meet Leonard – the happiest, silliest little boy I have ever met! Leonard is an 8-year-old boy living in a foster home near Beijing, China. Leonard has osteomalacia but that doesn’t stop him from shining light to all around him.
- Leonard is joyful. From his winning smile to his incredibly contagious laugh, Leonard is genuinely happy all the time. Every time I enter his house and call out his name, he turns his head toward me, flashing a huge grin and laughing out loud. No matter the circumstances surrounding him, Leonard always remains joyful and content.
- Leonard is a people person. He loves to be talked to and if you sit by him, he will waste no time in reaching for your hand to hold. Leonard loves to be told jokes and sung to. He lights up whenever someone takes the time to be with him. And he will definitely show you his appreciation with some deep belly laughs!
- Leonard is determined. Despite the difficulties, Leonard always makes an effort to move his limbs. He loves to be involved in what is going on around him and he doesn’t let anything stop him. He loves to be massaged and have his arms and legs moved gently. Leonard does a fantastic job in therapy and his determination is paying off – he is making great progress!
- Leonard is inspirational. From his optimistic attitude, to his bubbly personality, to his undying determination to overcome the odds, Leonard touches those around him. His contentment in the face of difficulty and his unending joy has inspired me to embrace life and live it wholeheartedly.
- Sweet Leonard needs a family. This wonderful boy longs for a family who will love him, cherish him, and help him continue to blossom. And Leonard’s family needs the joy and laughter he brings to the world. In a few short years, Leonard will age out of China’s adoption system. Let’s make his dream of a forever family a reality!
Do you feel led to bring Leonard home? For more information about this precious boy, please email us at [email protected].
By Caroline Adams