One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians

Are you ready to meet more precious beauties of Grace Blue?

The first: Jackie!

If you know this little spunky ball of fire, you’d know it seems almost impossible to explain her using only the written word and no facial expressions or videos. I’ll attempt my summary of this adorable five year old:

Jackie loves attention. Jackie loves being THE center of attention. Jackie loves yelling “HIIIII!” and waving with her one-fingered hand to everyone we pass when we take auto rides. (Jackie makes the policemen who stand at the intersections roll their eyes or chuckle.)  Jackie wants one of the following at all times: 1) dance music, 2) movies, or 3) exploring new things.  She’s also a cuddle bug, and aspires to do everything independently.  Every day, right after school, she runs up to my room and says, “Marla Mommy! Marla Mommy! Walk!” And sometimes, we go on a walk—me (the tall attention-attracting white lady) holding the elbow of my little munchkin with limb differences as she bops her head and walks in this funny, carefree, side-to-side leaning way.

Zinnia & Esther

I almost don’t know how to write about Zinnia without also including Esther.  Why? Well, these cutie pies seem to be attached at the hip.  If one knocks at my door, saying “Marla Mummy, Marla Mummy, Marla Mummy” (Yes, it is reminiscent of Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory), the other comes and helps out with the knocking and yelling.  If one is filling the bedroom with water, so is the other one. If one is in time-out, the other one just probably lucked out and didn’t get caught!  

Esther has cerebral palsy,which physically only affects her left arm, and can just see the mischief in her eyes and grin. Zinnia has hand and feet differences, which affects her dexterity on occasion, but is primarily the sweet, thumb-sucking baby doll of the Grace Blue--when Esther doesn't have her involved in some sort of trouble!  They go to playschool with Heidi and Angel, and it's a total pain to try to keep them and Jackie sitting still during their tutoring time after school!  These two love being in things they shouldn't be in, playing with dolls, and any form of surprise or love. Actually, as I write this, Zinnia and her big brown eyes are in timeout for ripping the kiddie pool. 

Would you consider helping these little Indian girls transform their mostly empty apartment into a home? We are currently in need of funds for furniture, a TV &  DVD player (CD players are not in existence here anymore), a tricycle, and a small bicycle with training wheels!  If you are able and willing to help, please donate through this link! http://tinyurl.com/MarlasDaughters

Thanks!