MILLIONS!

There are millions of orphans in our world. That's millions of innocent children with no one committed to loving and teaching them as they grow. Far too many children aging out of their orphanages each year and expected to fend for themselves with no support and a great deal of stigma against their orphan status. There are many children with health issues who do not receive the medical care they need to survive or thrive. We believe that God, who offers to love and adopt each of us and meet our every need, longs for us to go and do the same. There are many hurting people in this world and many ways to help and we certainly don't expect that every person will pursue adoption. We do hope that more will.

Monday, 18 November 2013

Home Sweet Home

It is so good to be home, among family and friends, surrounded by all that is familiar.  The trip was long and not without delays, lost luggage, worry and exhaustion but here we are and our luggage has even arrived!
Lucy is doing well.  


She's enjoyed meeting the family and especially this little love who we dearly missed.


She likes her bedroom and will even listen to stories in English.
She really enjoyed playing in the snow and I need to get a rosy cheeked photo of that next time.

We are unpacking, sorting mail, adjusting.  It's going to take a while!
We've been blessed by friends taking excellent care of our home and leaving us groceries and gifts for the girls, meals from our daughter in law and daughter, gifts for the girls from a neighbour, greetings from dear friends at the airport, warm welcomes from many loved ones, dear friends in Ukraine, all the prayers and encouragement along the way.  We really feel this journey was done in community and we are so thankful!





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  1. Unknown18 November 2013 at 10:01

    I am SO happy you are home! Love the picture of John reading to the girls - Lucy looks totally comfortable!
    And so happy your luggage is found - one thing more to take off the prayer list!
    XX Mom

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  2. Leah Kohler18 November 2013 at 13:51

    this picture is so heartwarming!
    praise the Lord you made it safe home!

    Beth, I know you are totally overwhelmed and busy now and need your time to adjust. but when you settle down a bit, would it be possible for me to contact you by e-mail (or skype maybe)? I have so many questions to ask about your trip to Ukraine and the whole process over there. only if you're willing of course :)

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