Children's Hope International E-Newsletter

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

The Best Father's Day Gift?
For Kurt, There are 3

DEVELOPMENT AID:

	China Earthquake Daily Updates Amongst the Suffering
	Emergency Food Relief for Ethiopian Children
	Night of Hope Will You Be There?
	Artists Relay the Message

PARENT-TO-PARENT:

School's Out!
Slide into Summer

PROGRAM UPDATES:

	China Referrals and Adoptions Kick-Off June
	Colombia 10 Children with Recent Homecomings
	Kazakhstan Some Families Are Traveling to Kazakhstan
	Russia 34 families from 16 States Have Completed Adoptions from Russia in 2008
	Vietnam Joyful News in Vietnam Even During Uncertainty

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ETHIOPIA PROGRAM UPDATES

Five families had a happy homecoming in the past week. Since one family adopted two siblings, six total children are now in their new homes. Another family who arrived in Ethiopia this past weekend will be home very soon. We expect others to be traveling towards the end of June.

Then seven families, who received their referrals in mid-May, were happy to hear about their court dates now scheduled for late June. This group will probably travel later in the summer to finalize their adoptions. Congratulations to all of the families. It's been an exciting start to the month.

2008:

31 children adopted this year

25 families

Longest wait for a referral: Just short of 7 months.

"Ashton Wondemu has been a daddy's boy since about 3:15 last Thursday afternoon, which just happens to be about the same time daddy shared his macaroon with his son," shares Aston's mom Jo McGregor. "You know Mike loves someone when he's willing to share his macaroon...

Since then they've been inseparable Cheerio buddies. Ash gets this adorable grin on his face when he's playing with his dad, and dad's grin is pretty cute, too. Words aren't necessary at all; they just give each other these looks and then exchange huge smiles - it's like they're speaking in their own secret language. Sunday is going to be a very special day in our household, although it's been just over a week there's no doubt in my mind that Mike and Ash are going to make quite the father/ son team... so much love."

Congratulations, welcome home, and happy Father's Day, Mike, from your son, your wife, and the entire staff of Children's Hope International!

If you would like to share your thoughts, experiences or stories about your adoption,
email: Jennifer.Newcomb@ChildrensHope.net

We would love to post your family pictures!