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Who Are Mallory and Peach?

May 19, 2010 by TUC 29 Comments

Mallory and Peach are two little girls with much in common. They were both born with an extra chromosome, resulting in Down syndrome, and they were both abandoned at birth because of it. They now live together on borrowed time in an Eastern European orphanage.

m2Mallory is three years old. She has huge blue eyes and a charming grin. When an orphan child with Down syndrome in Eastern Europe turns four, she is transferred to a mental institution where she is left to live out the rest of her life. But that will not be Mallory’s story. Beautiful, gifted Mallory will be coming home to us to take her place as a valued daughter and sister.

p1Peach is just about 7 months old. She has a very serious heart defect that requires surgery ASAP. Her doctors do not believe that she will live through the surgery unless it is performed by an experienced pediatric cardiac surgeon like those available in the USA. This little darling is beating the odds everyday and we pray that we get her home in time to save her life.

Right now, Mallory and Peach are orphans, far from our love, but still they are children of God and He has not forgotten them. Soon these little girls will have a mommy and daddy, sisters and brothers, grandmas and grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a whole circle of friends. They will have good nutrition, quality family time, affection galore, and access to excellent health care. They will blossom into the sweet blessings God designed them to be and we will have the joy of being a part of their lives.

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Comments

  1. Leah says

    June 6, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    WHOO HOOO! I knew you were coming to this! (how am I just now finding out about this???) Congratulations to you. I can hardly wait for you to get your girls home!

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  2. Valerie says

    June 4, 2010 at 3:22 am

    They’re just gorgeous! Congrats!!

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  3. MaggieMae says

    June 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Prayers for a quick and seamless adoption for your girls and successful life-saving surgery for your new baby.

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  4. Katie says

    May 31, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    I have been praying for Peach since her picture was posted on RR… I am so glad to see she is being adopted and given a chance at life! I will continue praying for her and for your family!

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  5. Bronwyn says

    May 28, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    I was a 21*3*10 warrior for Mallory. Both girls are so precious though. Congratulations to your family.

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  6. Jen says

    May 28, 2010 at 4:09 am

    I don’t know who’s luckier, the girls or your family. Congratulations!

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  7. S says

    May 28, 2010 at 3:45 am

    Beautiful! Just Beautiful!

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  8. Sandie Flannery says

    May 28, 2010 at 12:28 am

    COngratulations!!! Hopefully I will meet your children in vorzel this June! I’ll be sure to get as much informatin on them that I can! and pictures too!
    Sandie FLannery
    Early Intervention Specialist
    sanflan@ptd.net

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  9. ErinL says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:25 am

    We quite seriously considered adopting Mallory with Oksana but after much prayer felt that she was not our child. You can not imagine our relief when we saw that she has a family! My 10 year old son absolutely loves her and was so thrilled. I look forward to following your journey!

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  10. momsheffield says

    May 26, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    Yay!!! I have been perusing the RR site for months now, and have said many a prayer for little cutiepie Mallory… so thankful she is going home. God Bless You All.

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  11. Andy and Ellen Stumbo says

    May 26, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Mallory is from the same orphanage as Nina. I did not get to meet Mallory as I was there during the winter and was not allowed to go to the other baby houses. But any orphanage related questions you have, shoot them my way!

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  12. Molly says

    May 26, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    YAY! I adore Mallory and Peach is too cute!!

    I’m in the suburbs outside the city. Excited to have more people from NY!

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  13. Lu, Poppies Blooming says

    May 26, 2010 at 11:13 am

    Oh yay! I just posted Peach on the RR blog! If you haven’t been to the button blog yet there is a request form on there for the grab buttons. Even if someone else makes your grab button for you be sure to let me know so we can get the RR stamp on your button that all buttons should have now. 🙂 But mostly CONGRATULATIONS! 🙂 Absolutely THRILLED for you!

    (www.rrbuttons.blogspot.com)

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  14. The Sanchez Family says

    May 26, 2010 at 1:26 am

    I’m just so happy for you and for them…two for one specials are the BEST!!!!

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  15. Jasmine says

    May 26, 2010 at 1:01 am

    God bless you. It’s amazing. They are so blessed to have you.

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  16. Cole says

    May 26, 2010 at 12:43 am

    Oh I can’t wait to learn more about these little blessings! What an amazing journey for them and all of you! They are absolutely precious! We will pray that little Peach’s heart stays safe till she can be held and healed here.

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  17. Lori says

    May 25, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    I am in tears just thinking about how blessed these two little girls are to be getting a family like yours. Congratulations to you all!Many prayers that all goes smoothly!!

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  18. sheree says

    May 25, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    this is INCREDIBLE! Congratulations to you and your family!

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  19. RK says

    May 25, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    YAY!!!!! I’ve been wishing for little Mallory for quite some time, but we don’t have the option of bringing her home, so I’m THRILLED you are! :o) Drop me an email… I’d like to do a little somethin’ for ya! braskasmom at gmail dotcom

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  20. Our life...special with needs! says

    May 25, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    Your family is amazing. Congratulations!! I can’t wait to follow your story!

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  21. Chromosomally Enhanced says

    May 25, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    YEAH! YeAH! yEaH!! I am so excited and cannot wait to watch and support you all…loving Mallory and Peaches…smiles

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  22. The Spicer Family says

    May 25, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    Congratulations!! I was hoping they were being adopted together so what a blessing to know!!! They are both absolutely stunning and I just know they will be as big a blessing to you as your family is to them!

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  23. Laurie says

    May 25, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    WOW!!! I am an obsessive RR lurker and saw that both girls had been committed to!! SOOOO wonderful to see that it is YOU! : )

    Huge congrats Sandra!!

    xoxo

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  24. Aimee says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Congrats to your expanding family! Can’t wait to watch them come home!

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  25. Lisa says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I have chills…this is SO exciting! I have loved Mallory since I first saw her sweet little face. And Peach must have been recently listed…I just saw her on RR for the first time yesterday! I cannot believe you get to be their mommy 🙂 Yippee and congrats!! Let me know how I can help!!

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  26. Adrienne says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Beautiful little girls! Excited to read about your journey!

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  27. Sweet Pea's Mommy says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Congratulations and best of luck on this journey! You are amazing!

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  28. Cathy says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Praise God that you have heeded His call!!! I look forward to following your journey to Mallory and Peach. May God hold them safe in His arms while they wait for you…and afterwards too! 🙂

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  29. DownTownDan says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    Huge congratulations to you! This is fantastic and amazing news. Can’t wait to hear about your journey.

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