I have heard that our year of registration will begin in August. I had hoped that it had already begun. I know many of us would like the adoption process to go quicker. We must all trust in God's perfect timing. We must use our time wisly while waitng. We will be waiting and working.
I am praying about God's plans for us. We are praying knowledge. Should we host next year, how many to host and from which orphanage(s)? It is time consuming and costly. But we believe it is an oppurtunity of a lifetime for these children. I am also praying about visiting the Ukraine. I'm praying about when, how and who. If you would be interested in visiting the Ukraine please contact me.
We are thankful to those planning on helping and to those that have helped already. You are a blessing. Please visit the orphans in August. We do suggest you call first. We live in the country.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
I know many of you think we were crazy to host 6 orphans. Now we are expecting to host 8. Pray for us. God's perfect provision and timing. We must trust in God in all things, the big and the small. Faith in humans is even a harder task for me. I'm trusting God to walk us through this adventure.
My hands are white with stain. This is my break from working on our new cabinets. I've never been very good at self motivation. Lazy comes to mind. Now there are so many jobs to do it is hard to know where to start. I prefer new task to the old ones. Sanding, staining and soon to varnish are all therapy for me. Time to think things through. Yes, it is hard work too.
God prepares us in advance to do good works (Eph 2:10). Yet we must still walk in faith to do them. What good works were left undone due to laziness? What blessings were missed? My goal: to hear "Well done my good and faithful servant". Dying to my desires and living for God's.
"Wait upon the Lord" Is 40:31. In a day of hurry up and quick fixes we must wait on God for His answers. We pray God sends the children to us in His time. We pray the money collected is spent wisely for God's kingdom work. We pray these children see the love of God in us and through us. That they gain hope and joy from their visit here. We pray for helpers and friends to spend time with these children. That things don't have to go perfectly but smoothly. We pray the right chaperon comes to our home.
Back to staining.
My hands are white with stain. This is my break from working on our new cabinets. I've never been very good at self motivation. Lazy comes to mind. Now there are so many jobs to do it is hard to know where to start. I prefer new task to the old ones. Sanding, staining and soon to varnish are all therapy for me. Time to think things through. Yes, it is hard work too.
God prepares us in advance to do good works (Eph 2:10). Yet we must still walk in faith to do them. What good works were left undone due to laziness? What blessings were missed? My goal: to hear "Well done my good and faithful servant". Dying to my desires and living for God's.
"Wait upon the Lord" Is 40:31. In a day of hurry up and quick fixes we must wait on God for His answers. We pray God sends the children to us in His time. We pray the money collected is spent wisely for God's kingdom work. We pray these children see the love of God in us and through us. That they gain hope and joy from their visit here. We pray for helpers and friends to spend time with these children. That things don't have to go perfectly but smoothly. We pray the right chaperon comes to our home.
Back to staining.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
ROwHope group leaves
Yesterday Ricky woke me up at 5:00 a.m. He thought I wanted to go see the children off. I said I'd sleep a little longer. He asked our 4 children if the wanted up and they all said yes at 6:00 a.m. So off to the airport the children and I went to say our good-byes to the 13 orphans, 2 translators and 2 guardians.
I think each child was excited to see the reactions from the children when we arrived. I told my 4, they must be joyful, they must not cry in front of the children. The last 5 minutes was hardest.
We love each and every one of them. It is very hard to see them leave. We will pray for each of them by name. It was a wonderful time with them.
Our hosting: We are praying about hosting 8 instead of 6. By the way that was my original number. This would mean paying the hosting fee of $2,500 each. The family hosting them canceled due to change in arrival date. Others had asked to host. Maybe some will help with their hosting fee. God knows where these girls are meant to be this summer. We will pray and decide very soon.
With the children arriving in August it will be mostly homeschool families we are with during the daytime. We will try to schedule at least a family a day to be with the children. I know it could possibly interfere with school. It could also be used a school. Thank you for your prayers!
I think each child was excited to see the reactions from the children when we arrived. I told my 4, they must be joyful, they must not cry in front of the children. The last 5 minutes was hardest.
We love each and every one of them. It is very hard to see them leave. We will pray for each of them by name. It was a wonderful time with them.
Our hosting: We are praying about hosting 8 instead of 6. By the way that was my original number. This would mean paying the hosting fee of $2,500 each. The family hosting them canceled due to change in arrival date. Others had asked to host. Maybe some will help with their hosting fee. God knows where these girls are meant to be this summer. We will pray and decide very soon.
With the children arriving in August it will be mostly homeschool families we are with during the daytime. We will try to schedule at least a family a day to be with the children. I know it could possibly interfere with school. It could also be used a school. Thank you for your prayers!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
What a joy it has been to be with the orphans these last few days. Ms. Anna has been riding up to me on the bike. I was so into her smile and overjoyed that she was purposing towards me that, oops she hit my 11 year old nephew. Yes, he was fine.
Lots of smiles and hugs the past few days. The other girls went to the dentist yesterday. So I went to check on Anna after nap time. She was hiding under the covers. I slowly pulled back the covers to see her smiling face and receive a big hug.
Artum and Andrew have had a great time with each other. My family has enjoyed playing with each and every orphan visiting. They are a great group of kids!
Today at home. Yuck! We will not be able to visit the orphans for 4 days. We will see them Friday night. There is much we need to do here. We have been with them from 9-9 for days now. So laundry must be done and other chores.
We serve and awesome God who's plans are perfect even if we do not understand them.
I feel blessed to be a part of Reach Orphans with Hope's program. It is wonderful to see it in action. It is great to see and meet the children that have been adopted and their families. What great hope for a better life for these children's future.
"Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us." 2 Timothy 3:17
I can't wait to see and meet who God puts with us when the orphans arrive at our home.
Lots of smiles and hugs the past few days. The other girls went to the dentist yesterday. So I went to check on Anna after nap time. She was hiding under the covers. I slowly pulled back the covers to see her smiling face and receive a big hug.
Artum and Andrew have had a great time with each other. My family has enjoyed playing with each and every orphan visiting. They are a great group of kids!
Today at home. Yuck! We will not be able to visit the orphans for 4 days. We will see them Friday night. There is much we need to do here. We have been with them from 9-9 for days now. So laundry must be done and other chores.
We serve and awesome God who's plans are perfect even if we do not understand them.
I feel blessed to be a part of Reach Orphans with Hope's program. It is wonderful to see it in action. It is great to see and meet the children that have been adopted and their families. What great hope for a better life for these children's future.
"Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us." 2 Timothy 3:17
I can't wait to see and meet who God puts with us when the orphans arrive at our home.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Visit ROw/Hope children
I am enjoying the time I am able to spend with the orphans from Ukraine. Andrew says he is glad he came home from the beach with me to be with them. He and Artem(s)are playing well together.
Reachorphanswithhope.org is the website to see visiting hours. If you have any questions about their schedule you can call me. I would love for ya'll to come meet and play with the children. The home is off Valleydale Rd. They will be out of town several days visiting with church groups.
I've had the privilege to tuck in the girls at night. What a joy and pleasure to get to know them better. Good night hugs and kisses are a bonus.
Two of the girls arrive tonight. Two more are still working on paperwork. Keep them in your prayers.
Reachorphanswithhope.org is the website to see visiting hours. If you have any questions about their schedule you can call me. I would love for ya'll to come meet and play with the children. The home is off Valleydale Rd. They will be out of town several days visiting with church groups.
I've had the privilege to tuck in the girls at night. What a joy and pleasure to get to know them better. Good night hugs and kisses are a bonus.
Two of the girls arrive tonight. Two more are still working on paperwork. Keep them in your prayers.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Reach Orphans w/ Hope group arrive
Yesterday we spent they day with the youngest we hope to adopt. What a priviledge to tuck her into bed last night. She is being hosted by the Reach Orphans with Hope group. Andrew also met Artem, they have been penpals.
A small group, in age and size. They were enjoying swimming and bikes. They also went to the dentist. I plan on spending as much time as possible with them they short time they are here. 2 had visa problems, 2 other paperwork problems and 1 ill. 9 of 14 arrived and hopefully some others will arrive soon.
Hosting paperwork is not simple and depends on the Ukr gov.
Still August 4th apt date for the children we are hosting.
A small group, in age and size. They were enjoying swimming and bikes. They also went to the dentist. I plan on spending as much time as possible with them they short time they are here. 2 had visa problems, 2 other paperwork problems and 1 ill. 9 of 14 arrived and hopefully some others will arrive soon.
Hosting paperwork is not simple and depends on the Ukr gov.
Still August 4th apt date for the children we are hosting.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
August arrival
I received a call from the hosting company. The appointment date is August 4th and they hope the arrival date will be August 5th. I'm very disappointed, and I know others are also. These are things that I have no control over.
School for the orphans starts back September 1. They will have to be back by that date. We are hoping to keep them until the end of August. Their 10 week trip will be shortened to 4 (or less).
We will make a new schedule as soon as I have confirmation they have paid for the plane tickets. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The BBQ/ Car Wash at Palmerdale First Baptist today was a great success. Thanks to all who worked,donated, or/and bought food. God was good and the rain stopped in time to begin serving food and washing cars.
"God's plans endure forever; His purposes last eternally." Psalm 33:11
"God keeps His promise, and He will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, He will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." 1 Corinthians 10:13
God has been so good to use many to help provide for the orphans coming. I trust He will send them in His perfect time. The more time that passes, the more people hear of their coming. The better their chances are for finding homes and bringing awareness to the problem.
Yes, but I morn the time we have lost with them.
School for the orphans starts back September 1. They will have to be back by that date. We are hoping to keep them until the end of August. Their 10 week trip will be shortened to 4 (or less).
We will make a new schedule as soon as I have confirmation they have paid for the plane tickets. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The BBQ/ Car Wash at Palmerdale First Baptist today was a great success. Thanks to all who worked,donated, or/and bought food. God was good and the rain stopped in time to begin serving food and washing cars.
"God's plans endure forever; His purposes last eternally." Psalm 33:11
"God keeps His promise, and He will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, He will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." 1 Corinthians 10:13
God has been so good to use many to help provide for the orphans coming. I trust He will send them in His perfect time. The more time that passes, the more people hear of their coming. The better their chances are for finding homes and bringing awareness to the problem.
Yes, but I morn the time we have lost with them.
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