Gemmalisa’s Journey: From Orphan with Cleft Lip and Palate to Adopted and Repaired

By C. J. Emerson

Gemmalisa’s Journey: From Orphan with Cleft Lip and Palate to Adopted and Repaired is an inspirational story to help urge others to consider adopting special-needs orphans no matter how hard or costly it can be. Gemmalisa and other children like her deserve a forever family. God is waiting to direct those that allow themselves to be called to the challenge and blessing. Orphanage life can be hard, but caretakers can do all they can to keep them alive and ready for someone to come and provide a loving home. Come on her journey and see how God took two people from opposite sides of the world and sewed them together with a red thread.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 22, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973657903

C. J. Emerson

C.J. Emerson lives on the coast in the beautiful state of Maine with her gorgeous daughter Gemmalisa. They love nature, learning, and sharing their story of hope with others. They believe in God and all His miracles of healing power to save and restore life even when it seems impossible. Gemmalisa is a Gift and His Angel of Love shared with all she comes in contact with. Her story is shared to help others know the hardship and joy of adoption and medical repair.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-5789-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-5790-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2019903403

WestBow Press rev. date: 3/22/2019

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 The Seed of a Dream

Chapter 2 Germination of a Dream

Chapter 3 The Dream Enters

Chapter 4 The Stop of a Dream

Chapter 5 The Shock of a New Dream (It Is Still Happening)

Chapter 6 The