Vanessa!

Vanessa is a real star here at Handihospital, which is why I find myself wondering why she has never been adopted. Many of the families who have briefly fostered her claim that she is far to annoying and and retarded to deserve a permanent place in their homes. I can't even begin to tell you about the deep hurt this causes Vanessa. She sees many of the younger handihospital patients being adopted out, and yet her family just never arrives!



Vanessa just loves ronald McDonald! She got this great toy at McDonalds for free! The hospital is on a budget so toys for children like Vnaessa are an impossibility. Thankfully every month McDonalds gets a new free toy, and my how Vanessa treasures those toys!

Vanessa is always a little ray of sunshine. Smiling and waving at everyone as though she was a movie star!

What could be more wonderful than the sweet sound of Vanessa's voice accompanied by the piano?

Sometimes Vanessa gets loaned out to families that are looking to take advantage of the money that foster care brings in. As you can clearly see Vanessa is delighted to get this foster care experience.

Looks like Vanessa is having a blast just quitely coloring. I wonder what Vanessa is drawing.

Well it sure looks like Vanessa is a real little artist! What a lovely addition she would be to any home!