The good news is we hear that 2 of the children we hope to adopt will be coming to our home this summer. The youngest will be in the state for 2 weeks, not at our home. This will make for a juggling trick: Hosting 5-6 and trying to visit her at another home. God will provide.
My Aunt Wanda had gone to be with the Lord. She battled cancer for 5 weeks. Such a short time. It is all a blur. Please pray for her daughter Teresa and her sisters.
I created a blogspot to keep up with our schedule for hosting this summer.
Bejoyfulinhope.blogspot.com
Come join us.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Visas and plants?
We are still praying for visas. They feel sure that they will receive them. They are not sure when. So far the dates are the same. I have not yet heard which children will be coming here.
God's opening doors for the children to visit Montgomery and Huntsville. Some here have volunteered to help. If you would like to be a part of this mission project please email me at Hollieeholmes@aol.com
Saturday, May 24 8 am to 12 pm
They are located at 2400 Sweeny Hollow Road
Thank you to all who are helping. We appreciate it!
We were able to see new pictures of the children we hope to adopt. What a blessing. The boy had a birthday and we sent him a shirt. Andrew wanted to send him a AL shirt. The girls protested. He was wearing the shirt in the pictures. We are a house divided, half AU and half AL. The older girl has a new haircut. She looks great. The youngest is adorable.
Yes, I'd say I'm excited. The blessings God keeps giving are wonderful.
Praying for visas, plant and yard sale, God's perfect timing, God's favor with paperwork.
"I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
God's opening doors for the children to visit Montgomery and Huntsville. Some here have volunteered to help. If you would like to be a part of this mission project please email me at Hollieeholmes@aol.com
Saturday, May 24 8 am to 12 pm
They are located at 2400 Sweeny Hollow Road
Thank you to all who are helping. We appreciate it!
We were able to see new pictures of the children we hope to adopt. What a blessing. The boy had a birthday and we sent him a shirt. Andrew wanted to send him a AL shirt. The girls protested. He was wearing the shirt in the pictures. We are a house divided, half AU and half AL. The older girl has a new haircut. She looks great. The youngest is adorable.
Yes, I'd say I'm excited. The blessings God keeps giving are wonderful.
Praying for visas, plant and yard sale, God's perfect timing, God's favor with paperwork.
"I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Pray for visas
Please pray today. They are trying to make sure all the orphan children have their visas to come to the U.S. There are about 35 in the group. They will be in several states.
I have invited the children we hope to adopt. This would be aweseome for my husband and children to meet them.
We have been asked to host from 3 orphanages. One is a 5 year old boy. He turns 6 in July. There hopefully will be 2 girls and a teacher from another orphanage. Their ages are aound 6-8. Then from Poltava 3 are supposed to be coming ages 6 girl, 13 boy, 15 girl. I have a friend in KY hosting and one in Chelsea, AL also hosting. Both hosting boys.
Now that I'm hearing who is coming the sleeping assignments have been made. We are all getting very excited. The schedule is being worked out. I should receive pictures of the children today or this week. Please pray this all works out according to God's will.
Not my will but God's. I would not have chosen to host from 3 orphanages. But I am glad to help others be able to host. I know God's plans are perfect. If God sees fit to send me children from 3 different places, I'm sure He has a reason. I will trust in Him for the answer.
Some of you ask "How do you think you can do this?" and "What about the language barrier?"
God's promise is "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence. "The Lord is my helper; I wil not be afraid." Hebrews 13:5-6 I believe God will provide us with all we need to do the task he has assigned to us.
Again please pray that all goes smoothly with the paperwork in Ukraine. Pray that the children have all the paperwork needed to travel.
I have invited the children we hope to adopt. This would be aweseome for my husband and children to meet them.
We have been asked to host from 3 orphanages. One is a 5 year old boy. He turns 6 in July. There hopefully will be 2 girls and a teacher from another orphanage. Their ages are aound 6-8. Then from Poltava 3 are supposed to be coming ages 6 girl, 13 boy, 15 girl. I have a friend in KY hosting and one in Chelsea, AL also hosting. Both hosting boys.
Now that I'm hearing who is coming the sleeping assignments have been made. We are all getting very excited. The schedule is being worked out. I should receive pictures of the children today or this week. Please pray this all works out according to God's will.
Not my will but God's. I would not have chosen to host from 3 orphanages. But I am glad to help others be able to host. I know God's plans are perfect. If God sees fit to send me children from 3 different places, I'm sure He has a reason. I will trust in Him for the answer.
Some of you ask "How do you think you can do this?" and "What about the language barrier?"
God's promise is "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence. "The Lord is my helper; I wil not be afraid." Hebrews 13:5-6 I believe God will provide us with all we need to do the task he has assigned to us.
Again please pray that all goes smoothly with the paperwork in Ukraine. Pray that the children have all the paperwork needed to travel.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Work together
Good news. Progress has been made in the registration of the children we are trying to adopt. I am not sure how long the wait will be. At least a year because of Ukraine law. I am rejoycing in hearing it is moving forward.
Many of you know we are planning on hosting 6 orphans this summer at our home. The dates are June 10 - Aug 20. We are planning on hosting from the orphanage in Poltava that I visited in the fall. We are praying that all paperwork goes through on all sides. I am using a pretty new group called A Child's Light Orphan Aid based in CA. We have been working on this for quite a while now. We are waiting on paperwork from them to assure us of their validity. It will cost $2,500 per child to bring them here. I have made a list of needs and suggestions in helping that I will send out soon. Please pray God's perfect will and provision in this matter.
We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Rom 8:28
God constantly gives us new chapters in our life. This is a very exciting chapter in my life and of every member of my family. I used to think one day life would settle down and be easy. Now I realize if your serving God there is very little time to rest. There is much work to be done. I eagerly and prayerfully await whatever He calls us to. Pray about whatever God is calling you to do. Not just about orphans. God has a different purpose for all His children. He just wants us to be willing, empty clay pots He can fill!
I must go to schoolwork.
Many of you know we are planning on hosting 6 orphans this summer at our home. The dates are June 10 - Aug 20. We are planning on hosting from the orphanage in Poltava that I visited in the fall. We are praying that all paperwork goes through on all sides. I am using a pretty new group called A Child's Light Orphan Aid based in CA. We have been working on this for quite a while now. We are waiting on paperwork from them to assure us of their validity. It will cost $2,500 per child to bring them here. I have made a list of needs and suggestions in helping that I will send out soon. Please pray God's perfect will and provision in this matter.
We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Rom 8:28
God constantly gives us new chapters in our life. This is a very exciting chapter in my life and of every member of my family. I used to think one day life would settle down and be easy. Now I realize if your serving God there is very little time to rest. There is much work to be done. I eagerly and prayerfully await whatever He calls us to. Pray about whatever God is calling you to do. Not just about orphans. God has a different purpose for all His children. He just wants us to be willing, empty clay pots He can fill!
I must go to schoolwork.
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