Meet Harriet!
Adorable Harriet, born April 2011, is now 3 years old. This shy little girl also has a fiery side! Her cute expressions often bring laughter to those around her. Harriet is sure to bring joy to her family…as soon as they find her!
Left alone in a hospital for children, her birth parents undoubtedly knew that their daughter needed medical care. At approximately 4 days old, after a failed search for her birth family, she was taken into care at her orphanage. Harriet joined her foster family in 2012.
A year later, her file stated that she is very attached to her foster mother. She can crawl, walk freely, and even go up and down stairs unassisted. Her fine motor skills are noted to be on target for her age. She can imitate words and speak in short sentences. She can express her needs using words, is fond of playing games, energetic, and sometimes impatient. She loves spending time outside and unpacking new toys. Although one place in her file notes that her intelligence development is slower than her peers, she seems to be quite capable in most areas. Harriet loves to be cuddled and touched. And when she is unhappy, she is better when she gets a new toy!
Harriet received surgery in 2011 for an intestinal need from which she recovered well. In order to tell if her condition is completely corrected, further examination is necessary. Currently Harriet cannot control her bowel movements, so she wears diapers. She can control her urination during the day. There are detailed hospital discharge summaries available in her file. More information on her need can be found here.
An update from September 2014 states that Harriet is currently 86cm tall and weighs 12kg. It notes that she does not have an eating issue, but does need to avoid certain types of food since they adversely affect her bowel. She does not have a breathing issue or an orthopedic issue. She can run and jump well and speak with 2-3 Chinese characters.
Harriet's file is currently with WACAP and there is a $2000 grant for qualified families. If you think that Harriet may be the missing piece in your family, please message me or contact WACAP directly.
Today I am praying for Harriet's family to find her soon!
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