Despite all her challenges, God has a plan for our little girl. He found her the perfect daddy and in November 2008, after an exhaustive adoption process, our little princess was successfully placed into her forever family.

Bryony was three weeks old when we bought her home to TLC. Over the next three months all efforts to track down Bryony's mother were unsuccessful, and as Bryony was doing well it was decided to place her with a local adoptive family. Bryony left TLC in the autumn of 2003. She was almost 5 months old.

Daniel is a sweet little fellow, though he was a little susceptible to chest infections. For the short time he was with us at TLC he was loved a lot! Daniel spent a little over three months with us before he went home to his forever family.

While Faith was at TLC we managed to stabilise her health and wean her off the oxygen. Faith was at TLC for two and a half years. In her time at TLC, she wiggled her way into the heart of one of our staff members and early in the summer of 2007 Faith was adopted.

Fania spent a little over two months at TLC before we were able to place her with a lovely South African lady, who was delighted with her new little daughter. Since then Fania has been joined by an adoptive sister.

Ida came to TLC when she was four days old. After just less than three months with us Ida found a forever family with a lovely South African couple. She is now their little princess and her mommy and daddy are over the moon!

As Libby's mother's health continued to deteriorate we found a family for Liberty, who would look after her and adopt her should anything happen to her birthmother. Eventually Libby's birthmother did pass away and she was successfully adopted. Libby is growing beautifully and doing very well.

Two months after coming to TLC Lucas was adopted by a Dutch lady who is living in South Africa. Lucas and his mommy are now a very happy family.

Melinda was always a little munchkin and so cute. As time progressed we suspected that something was delaying her development. She was diagnosed with Cornelia de Langa Syndrome. But Melinda was blessed with a couple who were determined to adopt her come what may and when Melinda was 9 months old she went home forever with her new mommy and daddy. Since then Melinda has constantly surprised the world with her progress, thanks to all the care and love her mommy and daddy give her!

A young lady who met Nika in the hospital grew very attached to him and she and her family began to visit him on a regular basis. During this time they were screened as an adoptive family and were over the moon when they were eventually able to take him home! Nika was five and a half months old when he went home to his forever family.

Oliver was just over a week old when he joined us at TLC. After a little over four months at TLC Oliver was adopted by a local family. His big sister was delighted with her little brother. Since then Oliver and his family have relocated to Israel, where he continues to blossom.

Sabrin was just over a week old when she joined us at TLC. Sabrin was a strong healthy baby and about six weeks later she went home with her forever mommy and daddy and her big brother. Sabrin is dearly loved and fits right into her new family.

Adam was about three weeks old when we brought him home. After three short months at TLC Adam flew home to Austria with his forever mommy and daddy.

Noah was born in the spring of 2003, in a mining town about 300km west of Johannesburg. His mother abandoned him shortly after he was born. Later she was found but requested that an adoptive family be found for her son. Four months after coming to TLC Noah went home with his two big sisters and his exuberant mommy and daddy.

Nine days after he was born the hospital contacted TLC and requested that we look after Bryan. We bought little Bryan home and put a lot of care and effort into growing him into a little person with a wonderful personality. Ten months after coming to TLC Bryan was adopted by an awesome Austrian couple who are delighted with their son.

All efforts to trace Caleb's birthmother were unsuccessful and three and a half months after coming to TLC Caleb was adopted by the most beautiful Austrian couple.

After three weeks a social worker employed by the hospital approached us and requested that we help him to find a forever family. Four months after coming to TLC Chacen was placed with an Austrian family. What a blessed family! And what a beautiful blessed boy!

Corwin grew into a fine little man. After six months at TLC he was fit and strong and we placed him with a forever family from Austria. His new mommy and daddy had waited a long time for their little boy and were overjoyed to finally welcome him into the family.

Dumisa arrived at TLC at the age of three days. He had a few health concerns and high muscle tone in his legs in his first months, but by the time he was a year old, everything had resolved itself and six days after his first birthday Dumisa was adopted by an Austrian couple. Dumisa's mama and papa are besotted by their beautiful son, and are now the picture of a happy family.

About 2 years later Zinhle brought her mommy and daddy back to TLC to fetch a little sister, Fidelia. Fidelia was born in the summer of 2006. She was found in a room in a hostel soon after she was born and was admitted to hospital. After three weeks in hospital Fidelia joined us at TLC. She was a sweet little elf-girl and was a great favourite in our nursery. Fidelia was 4 months old when she went home.

Rochelle, was born prematurely in the winter of 2007. She spent almost three months in the hospital after she was born. When she was ready to be discharged, her mother also could not be traced. Every effort to find her birthmother was unsuccessful and it was finally decided that she should join an adoptive family. We knew just the right one! After eight months at TLC Rochelle went home with her big brother, Gweda and her forever mommy and daddy.

Happy little Iona was taken home by an Austrian couple within four months of her arrival at TLC. She is now a sweet little Austrian cupcake.

Twelve days after she was born the hospital contacted TLC and requested that we look after Isleen. Five months after she joined us at TLC Isleen was adopted by an Austrian couple who did not have any children, and our little princess flew off to celebrate her first Christmas in the snow.

Carol was adopted by a very lovely couple from Austria. Almost exactly a year later Carol brought her mommy and daddy back to TLC to fetch a brother, Jabulani. Jabulani, was born in the autumn of 2004. His mommy was an immigrant from Mozambique, who did not have regular employment. She eventually decided that an adoptive family should be found for her son. Six months after coming to TLC, Jabulani went home with his beautiful sister and his forever mommy and daddy.

Naledi was a sweet baby girl and managed to creep into a number of hearts at TLC. After five months at TLC she was placed with a forever family from Austria. Her big brother, who was adopted from Ethopia, was delighted with his new sister!

Quanda was born six weeks prematurely in the winter of 2007, in the Baragwanath Hospital. She weighed 1.8 kg when she was born. About two months after she was born she was ready to be discharged, but her mother could not be traced. When Quanda was three months old she came to TLC, and we began to look for the perfect forever family for her. Three months after joining us at TLC, we sent her home to Austria with her big sister and her forever mommy and daddy.

The person who found her took her to the local hospital. After a week all efforts to trace her mother had been unsuccessful and the hospital asked us to look after Tarn. Over the next three months we continued looking for her mother but we too were unable to find any trace of her. After four months at TLC, Tarn was adopted by the sweetest Austrian couple, and their son who had also been adopted from South Africa.

Three years later Willow and his family returned to South Africa to fetch a little sister, Wandiswa. Wandiswa's birthmother was still very young and attending school. After delivering her daughter, in the spring of 2005, she requested that an adoptive family be found for her, as she still needed to finish school. Wandiswa came to TLC the day after she was born and 4 months later she went home with her big new family.

Yani's easy-going nature and handsome features quickly found him lots of girlfriends at TLC, and he soon became a firm favourite in the nursery. After five months at TLC we found a forever family for Yani in Austria. His big sister, who was adopted from Ethopia, is absolutely crazy about her lovely little brother!

Just over three months later Zareh went home with a lovely Austrian family, who were so very happy to have such a sweet son.

Almost ten months after coming to TLC Alexis went home to Denmark with his new parents. They were all SO happy to be together, at last!

Four months later Alvin was adopted by a wonderful Danish couple who are so very, very happy with their little son.

Shortly after the start of 2007, when Andile was almost a month old, the hospital requested that we look after him and help him to find a forever family. In a little over two months after he arrived Andile was adopted by a super Danish family, who are supremely blessed with their little man.

Angela was a healthy full term baby. Her tummy mummy was unable to look after her she was brought to TLC where we assisted her in finding a forever family. Angela was a beautiful little girl, though her temper is a little more fiery! Three months after coming to TLC Angela went home to Denmark with her forever mommy and daddy and her brother Wallace!

Eventually it was clear that he would not be able to return to his biological family and we began to look for just the right forever family for him. When Angelo was almost eleven months old he flew home to Denmark with a really super new mom and dad. Today he is a happy, healthy little Dane who is loved very, very much.

Bernard was five months old when we placed him with a gentle and loving Danish family who are just crazy about their little boy.

Eight months later Burke flew home to Denmark with his new mommy and daddy and his big brother. What a lovely family!

Donald was still very small and fragile. After a lot of hard work, heart-stopping moments, and plenty of tender loving care, Donald was eventually stable enough and strong enough to go to a forever family. In the autumn of 2008, Donald was adopted by a Danish couple. As the baby of the family, we know that Donald will continue to be a happy cherished little man with a bright future.

Emmanuel and Yentl came to TLC while attempts were made to trace their mother. However all efforts failed and four months later these two lovely siblings were adopted by a Danish couple. In Denmark they are growing into a delightful pair and are their mommy and daddy's pride and joy!

Freya was left on a doorstep soon after she was born in the summer of 2007. All efforts to discover who her birthmother was were unsuccessful. After two and a half weeks in a local hospital, the social worker decided that it was unlikely that they would ever be able to find her mother, and Freya then came to TLC. Three months later she became Kabelo's little sister... and a bigger happy family flew home to Denmark in the winter of 2007.

After four months they decided that it would be best if a forever family was found for Hershel. Two months later Hershel went home to Denmark with his forever mommy and daddy. He was six months old.

Almost three months after coming to TLC, Hope flew off to Denmark with her wonderful new mommy and daddy.

Ilario is a cheerful little boy, and his new mommy and daddy were so excited when they came to fetch their son. Ilario had been at TLC for almost seven months.

Eventually it was decided that a forever family should be found for Jolene. Almost two years after she came to TLC, Jolene was whisked away to Denmark with her besotted forever mommy and daddy.

After two years it had become apparent that Julian's tummy mummy would not be able to look after him, and processes were started to find Julian a forever family. 27 months after coming to TLC Julian was placed with a fantastic Danish mommy and daddy!

After two weeks in hospital Kizito came to TLC. He is a beautiful boy and was a great favourite with everyone. After 4 months at TLC Kizito went home to Denmark with his new mommy and daddy who were very excited to have such a lovely little son!

After three weeks the hospital approached TLC and requested that we help Olivia to find a forever family. Four months after coming to TLC Olivia was adopted by the most adorable Danish couple, who love their new little blossom more than words can say!

In the summer of 2009 after a long and difficult process we were so, so, SO delighted to FINALLY be able to hand Oprah over to her new forever mommy and daddy. For this little girl it was an arduous journey, but she is such a wonderful child, and we know that now she will have the opportunity to blossom into that most amazing little woman that we can already see in her. We know that Denmark is truly blessed to have her!

In a very similar situation, Thandeka was born prematurely in the Natalspruit Hospital, east of Johannesburg, in the autumn of 2006. Her birthmother was still in school and requested that an adoptive family be found for her daughter. She was three weeks old when she joined us at TLC and just less than 5 months later she joined her forever family and flew away to Denmark.

Ulrica was born early in the summer of 2006. She was born in a hospital east of Johannesburg. Her mommy felt unable to cope with, and support a baby. She requested that an adoptive family be found for her daughter. Ulrica was five days old when she came to TLC. Four months after joining us Ulrica waved goodbye and went home with her forever family.

uThando arrived as a scrawny little fellow, with a lot of fight, and within a few months had grown into himself quite nicely. His birthmother was found, but requested that an adoptive family be found for her son. Two months later uThando joined a sweet Danish family who are delighted with their little boy!

Five months after arriving at TLC Vaughn joined a sweet Danish couple, who were ecstatic to welcome their son home.

A social worker at the hospital requested that we look after him and find him a forever family. After five months at TLC his mother still could not be found and Xavier went home to Denmark with his forever family who love him very much.

Yisrael was sent to a children's home in Johannesburg, however when the mother did not return they decided that he could not stay there. When Yisrael was one month old he came to TLC. For a while Yisrael's health was a bit unstable, but eventually he was well enough for us to find him a forever family. After eight months at TLC, "Yizzie" was adopted by a lovely Danish family.

Carey was born eight weeks early, in the winter of 2006, weighing 1.7 kilograms. Her birthmother was unemployed with no permanent home and requested that a family be found who would be able to give her daughter the life she deserved. Carey was five days old when she came to TLC. Carey was a beautiful little pixie, and a firm favourite with everybody here. A little more than four months after coming to TLC, Carey was able to go home with her forever family!

Ariane was always a sunny little blossom, and when all efforts to find her family were unsuccessful, we were able to place her with a lovely German couple. Three months after joining us Ariane was on her way home to Germany...with all our love!

Banele is a happy, contented little fellow with a bright, infectious smile. After three and a half months with us, Banele flew home to Germany with his forever mommy and daddy and his very happy big sister.

During the four months that Bronia was at TLC, she had further procedures on her nose, and was eventually adopted by the most lovely German couple, who are so happy with their special daughter! In Germany Bronia underwent one final operation and she is now... just perfect!

Faithful is a lovely little girl, and within three months of arriving at TLC she went home to Germany with her ecstatic forever mama and papa!

Hosanna was born in the autumn of 2007. She was found outside a shelter in a town south of Johannesburg. She was taken to a local hospital while efforts were made to find her biological parents. After three weeks her parents had not been found and TLC was requested to care for Hosanna and help her find a forever family. Hosanna went home with her new family after four months at TLC.

Honoured is a very sweet-tempered little fellow with a very sociable nature. After 5 months at TLC Honoured was successfully adopted by a German couple. It was a happy family from the moment they met, and we are so delighted that Honoured now has the wonderful family that he deserves!

Three years later "Iggie" was back to fetch his little sister. Jane was born in Sebokeng, in the winter of 2007. Jane was her mother's eighth child. Her mother felt that she would not be able to support yet another child, and requested that an adoptive family be found for her youngest daughter. Jane came to TLC and five months later she went home to Germany with her new mama and papa and her big brother.

Justin took some time growing in our nursery and getting lots of hugs and kisses. After nine months at TLC we successfully placed him with a family in Germany who were SO happy with their little son!

He is a wonderful little fellow and left behind a number of broken-hearted girls in Africa.

Nicholas was born in the middle of the winter of 2007. His tummy mummy passed away shortly after he was born, and his aged grandmother was unable to care for him. She requested that we assist her in finding a forever family for her grandson. Nicholas was two and a half weeks old when he came to TLC. Almost three months after arriving at TLC Nicholas was on his way home with his big sister Nikela and his new mommy and daddy.

Four months after coming to TLC, Orson was adopted by a lovely German couple, who were completely overwhelmed by his wonderful smile.

Pearl was born early in the spring of 2007. Her birthmother had various problems and was unable to care for a baby. Pearl was three days old when she came to TLC, and three months later she went home to Germany with her big brother, and her forever mommy and daddy.

When Pieter arrived at TLC he was tested for HIV and we found that he was not in fact infected with the virus. With a lot of dedicated love and attention he soon regained the picture of health, and five months after his arrival at TLC Pieter was successfully adopted by a caring German couple who are just perfect for Pieter!

When Rosaria joined us at TLC she was six months old and weighed 2,7 kg. We spent many hours feeding and loving our angel and five months after we bought Rosaria home we were delighted to have her adopted by a german couple, who are most delighted with their little daughter. In their own words, "(She) is the most wonderful little girl we can imagine!!! She has made us the happiest parents of the world!!! She is simply the greatest happiness for us, the sunshine of our life!"

Over the next two years every effort was made to help his family get to the point where they would be stable enough to care for their youngest son. However it eventually became clear that this would not be possible, and that Rupert would need to find a forever family. 1 day short of 2 years after arriving at TLC, Rupert was delighted to go home to Germany with his new Mamma and Pappa.

Eventually Ryan's mother was found, but was not in a situation to provide for her son. She requested that an adoptive family be found for him. Six months after coming to TLC, Ryan flew home to Germany with his forever mama and papa.

Udell was born at the end of the winter of 2007. His birthmother had a number of difficulties and was unable to look after her little son. Udell was two days old when we brought him to TLC. After three short months he was adopted and went home to Germany with his love-sick big sister!

Wesley was born near the end of the winter of 2007, in a township to the south of TLC. His mother disappeared and he was taken to the local hospital who asked us to help him find a forever family for him. Two months after coming to TLC Wesley was winging his way to Germany with his forever Mama, Papa and his doting big sister.

For a long time Christine required extra attention as she suffered from chronic lung disease, a consequence of being born before her lungs were fully developed. However over time her lungs did get stronger and Christine grew into a beautiful little flower. When Christine was 14 months old she was placed with a Finnish Mamma and Pappa, and her smile now warms all the hearts in the homeland of Santa Claus!

Eric grew into a lovely little guy with a wide, gummy smile. After seven months at TLC he was adopted by a wonderful Finnish family.

Diana came to us just before Valentine's Day in 2007. The sweetest little girl you have ever seen. Five months after coming to TLC a forever family had been found for her! Diana was adopted by a beautiful Luxembourgish mommy and daddy. She was almost seven months old when she flew to her new home.

Over the next two years at TLC, Hannah grew and developed into a sweet loving little girl, although she still had some difficulties relating to her experiences before she came to TLC. Social workers who work with TLC successfully found a lovely Luxembourgish family who were eager to adopt Hannah, and early in 2008 Hannah went home to Luxembourg with her forever mommy, daddy and her new big brother. One more miracle!

As an 18 month old Justin was too old to stay in their institution and they requested that we allow them to transfer him to TLC. We saw no evidence of hyperactivity during his stay with us and three months later he was successfully placed with an amazing Luxembourgish family. He now has a four year old brother who was also adopted from South Africa and it was evident from the first moment that the two boys are going to be the best of friends.

After a lot of searching a wonderful Luxembourgish family with a four year old son who was also adopted from South Africa decided to adopt Langa. Langa went home with his new family just before his second birthday. In Luxembourg grommets were put into Langa's ears and when his hearing was reassessed they found that his hearing is now normal! A great blessing to his family who took this little man into their family and of course to our little Langa.

Mbulelo was two and a half years old when he joined us. With a lot of love and care, and a stimulating environment, Mbulelo made great improvements in many areas. Five months after coming to TLC Mbulelo was sent home with the perfect Mommy and Daddy. They all live in Luxembourg now and we expect to hear more wonderful stories about our boy!

In 2008 a Luxembourgish family decided they would like to adopt Thomas, and at eighteen months old Thomas flew off to Luxembourg with his mommy and daddy. In Luxembourg all assessments so far show no evidence of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, and in fact Thomas seems to be quite a clever little fellow compared to the other children his age... Hooray!!!

In the winter of 2007, Yannick was adopted by the perfect mommy and daddy from Luxembourg. He had been at TLC for just less than 6 months.

Azarius was born in the winter of 2000. When Azarius was about 6 months old, his mommy left him with someone while she went to the public toilet. She never returned and all efforts to trace her were unsuccessful. Azarius was bought to TLC and we set about trying to find a forever family for him. Azarius was adopted by an amazing family from the USA. While they were here this family fell in love with Amara and they returned the following year to adopt him as well.