Hope

Born: Oct 8, 2009
Arrived at HOH:  Oct 22, 2009
Status: Orphaned at birth; abandoned by family

Hope's mother died at childbirth. Her family went to the hospital to collect the mother's body but abandoned the baby  due to her possible heart defect. She was retained at the hospital until stabilized and was then released to Children Services. Trena "just happened" to be at the government childrens home the day Hope was taken there, and of course there was no way she could leave the baby there where she would no doubt receive NO medical attention to attend to her unknown heart condition.

Trena took Hope home to Haven of Hope and pursued medical attention. Her heart "condition" turned out to be a very strong murmur that eventually closed completely.  She is now a very healthy baby girl!  She is still small, but growing.  Since she is so small, it sometimes seems strange that she holds herself up so well and is so alert and aware of her surroundings. She is beginning to be a very expressive little baby, discovering her voice and learning to interact with others.  She is truly a little baby of Hope....and she has a future.