Meet Rosemary

I'd like you to meet another sweet princess.  This is Rosemary and she's on the AWAA Waiting Children list!

She has a giant hairy nevus, which is a little shocking to see at first.  If you can look past that, you'll see a beautiful and healthy little girl.

She's over a year old, walks and appears to be developmentally on target (for kiddos who have lived their life to this point in an institution).  She has buddies that she plays with in the Angel room.

I got close to a smile.  She reminds me so much of Elise in that she burst into tears the first time she saw me.  She warmed up a bit during our time together.

She has a special bond with this nurse.  Rosemary wears a jade anklet that was given to her by this nurse.

I did a little internet research and found these sites on hairy nevus.

This family elected to not remove it and their daughter is beautiful:  http://www.nohandsbutours.com/2013/11/20/special-need-highlight-focus-on-congenital-nevus/

This story talks about a family that did opt to remove the birthmark:  http://www.newson6.com/story/13847585/oklahoma-family-changes-life-of-adoptive-daughter

And this is a discussion board but if you search for hairy nevus you will find an entry from 1LUCKYMOM that describes her daughter's surgery:  http://chinaadopttalk.com/2011/03/17/special-needs-discussion-%E2%80%93-craniofacial-other-than-cleft-to-include-issues-with-hearing-and-eyesight/

Friends, this is an external issue.  There are no cognitive or major developmental or other health concerns with this princess.  She needs to grow up in a home with a family who loves her.

Please feel free to share Rosemary's story!