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OPERATION HOPE CHILDREN ARRIVE
The 9 children and their escort who
participated in Operation Hope arrived on June 27 and enjoyed three fun
filled weeks in the Nashville area! They returned to Russia on July 18, and
you can see the tears and joy that both shared as they left. We can't wait
for the families to be able to travel to Russia to begin the adoption
procedures, so these wonderful children are back with their forever
families.
We have two
wonderful sisters, 8 and 9 years old, for whom we are still looking for a
forever family. The sisters have already left for Russia with the other
Operation Hope children. For details, please call Tanya Yurlova at
615-309-8109.
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Summer is a great time for reunions with all of our CHI friends! Share with
us your reunion stories!!
THE EARLS, HENDERSON AND FLETCHER FAMILIES, TN (Russia)
On
June 25th, the Hendersons, Fletchers and Earls had a mini-reunion with all
of their children who were adopted from Russia. We had a
blast, and thought you might like to see a photo of the kids.
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THE RUTHIE KNIGHT FAMILY, KY
(China)
 The
big day finally arrived. We went to the Orphanage in Fu Ling on Sunday
afternoon (your Saturday night). It was as hard as I would have thought.
There were a large number of children there and you wanted to take all of
them home. By Chinese standards, the orphanage is very good. The power was
out while we were there so there was no air conditioning. It is very hot in
this region of China. However, the kids don't seem to mind and when the
electricity is working they do not use a/c a lot.
We had to wait for about 15 minutes since they were giving the babies baths
when we arrived. They finally came out and.....ours wasn't there! Turns out
she had been in foster care and the family was on its way, so we got our
baby last. About 10 minutes after everyone else had there baby, ours finally
arrived.
She is healthy and alert and seems very
smart. She is always looking around and trying to figure everything out. She
has a serious look on her face, unlike her smiling picture. She is
beautiful! After today, she is officially ours forever.
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THE CURLEE FAMILY, TX (China)
 Just
wanted to share some recent pictures of Daniel. This was his first
wedding to be in. We are doing good, just missing our family lots. He
is doing great. I know I've said it before but thank you so much for helping
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THE PINGSTON FAMILY, TN (Russia)
 Hope
this finds you well. You would not believe what a beautiful "Big" girl
Tatyana is.
We are loving every minute of being parents! Tatyana definitely keeps things
interesting for us.
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THE LOADMAN FAMILY, GA (India)
 Sunita
is adjusting very well. It is amazing how well they do adjust.
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THE MITCHELL FAMILY, TN (Russia)
She
is settling in. She loves to wear the cowboy boots. I noticed that at the
4 week mark, she really adjusted
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THE PATTON FAMILY, TN (Russia)
 He
is the most beautiful, wonderful boy in the whole wide world and we can't
wait to get him home! Thanks so much for all of your help! Our experience in
Moscow and Novosibirsk was right by the book and we had a perfect experience
so far! The people at Baby House # 3 have taken very good care of him.
Thanks again! Rachel and Butch
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THE WHITE FAMILY, FL (Russia)
 Oh what a trip.
My daughter is the most precious child in the world. I fell in love with
her the instant I saw her. Before they brought her to me for the first
time, the palms of my hands became moist and I thought that my heart would
beat out of my chest. Everyone says she looks like me. Unbelievable, but
she does. We bonded very quickly. I know this sounds funny but I miss
everything about her, even her little baby smell. I cannot wait to bring
her home.
Natalia, thank you for all of your help. I have never been so happy. I
am waiting on my court date. In the meantime, I am buying her bedroom
furniture, painting her room, and trying to keep her grandparents, uncle,
aunt and cousins from buying too many things for her that they will not fit
into her bedroom. ha.
Brenda, as I noted in my email to Natalia, I could not be any happier with
the outcome of this process. It is surely divine order at work, How
blessed I am. Libby (middle name Alexandra – keeping her Russian middle
name) is unbelievably precious. We bonded very rapidly. She is perfect in
every way. Her aunt and uncle and both sets of grandparents will be at our
house this weekend. We will be painting her room and putting together
outside play equipment. What joy!
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Our first SE Branch family returns from Kazakhstan!
THE BUUCK
FAMILY, LA (Kazakhstan)
 He
is such a happy boy. I love to watch him smile and it touches my heart when
he laughs out loud. Thank you and everyone in Almaty for all of their help
and their wonderful work.
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THE KONYN FAMILY, TN (China)
We wanted to thank
you all for your help in brining Miyah home to us. We will forever be
grateful to you for your patience and support throughout our adoption
process. We hope to begin the process for a second adoption again soon!
It has been seven months since we returned from our amazing trip to China
and we still can’t get over what a blessing this little girl is. Miyah is
an absolute sweetheart. It’s impossible to imagine our lives without
her. She had a bit of a rough start, but with a lot of love and a little
time, she is just a normal, healthy and happy child. Thank you all again
and God bless!
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THE
LYON FAMILY, FL (China)
 Michaela
has been home with us now just over seven months and everything is
wonderful. She is healthy, happy and into everything. Truly a blessing and
we can't thank CHI enough for helping to bring Michaela home to us. We are
strongly considering a little sister and will be looking to CHI when the
time comes. Thank You and blessings to everyone at CHI !!! We Love all
of you!!!
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THE
ROBINSON FAMILY, TN (Russia)
 He
is growing fast and loving his new family and home. He strives to do
anything and everything and amazes us daily at how quickly he learns. We
have been truly blessed to have Ryan and such wonderful friends in CHI's
Brentwood office. We look forward to bringing Ryan into your office soon.
Thank you all so much for all of your patience, help and kindness throughout
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THE FERRE FAMILY, GA (Colombia)
 We
are thrilled to be home with Ingrid. Our flight back was wonderful and
she enjoyed it! Ingrid is an amazing little girl, outgoing, outspoken,
full of life and is happy to be with her mom, dad and brother. We are
so thrilled to have our daughter with us finally! She is adjusting
beautiful and meeting her new neighbors and friends. She has already
visited her new school and was very interested. She is enjoying her brother very much -- and he
teaches her many things. So far so good...we only have Happy stories to
tell.
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THE MILLER FAMILY, TN (India)
Moriah Kate, our precious girl, her name
means "Seen by God." He saw her and He chose her to be a part of our
family. What a gift from God is she, what a reward from Him. Moriah
is a joy! She is full of love and has a tender, precious heart. She
is very expressive and affectionate and all of our family and friends
adore her! We stand amazed at how well she has adapted to a new life
in our home. Our other two children, Molly Ann (5 1/2) and Thomas (3)
are absolutely in love with her and she with them. What an amazing
journey into the heart of our marvelous God is adoption. We are
overwhelmed by His grace and mercy as we behold our special girl and
think about how He led us every step of the way to bring her home.
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HUMANITARIAN AIDE
YARD SALE TIME!
Although it’s been extremely hot we want to remind
everyone of our YARD SALE challenge. Children’s Hope International
is challenging any and all families/friends that are able and willing to
have a yard sale and send the proceeds to CHI to assist with medical
surgeries for children in orphanages around the world. Get a group of
families together, do it alone, whatever it takes! (Oh, and you can have
the opportunity to show your beautiful children off to each and every
customer!) 100% of all proceeds go directly to the children.
WALK FOR HOPE
October 9, 2005
Although October
seems to be far away, it will catch up with us very quickly! Mark your
calendars for the 4th annual CHI Walk for Hope to benefit
children with medical needs in orphanages. This is a great opportunity for
families to socialize, get a little exercise and help raise much needed
funds for children with medical needs. Participants in last year’s Walk
for Hope raised over $6,000, which helped supply medical surgeries to
children in orphanages around the world.
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ANNUAL POOL
PARTY FOR SOUTHEAST CHI FAMILIES!
Everyone is invited to the annual
pool party for all Children’s Hope families! This is a great opportunity
for families to connect with adoptive parents and children in the area. We
would love to see you there!
Date: Sunday, August
7, 2005
Time: 3:00 -5:00pm
Place: The
Barker’s-1201 Choctaw Trail, Brentwood, Tennessee
What to Bring: Your
family, swimming gear, sunscreen, lawn chairs & a snack to
share
*Please RSVP to
rachelmesser@childrenshopeint.org
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UPCOMING INFORMATION MEETINGS |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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August
7 |
Pool
Party |
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Barker’s Home |
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August 13 |
Dossier Class |
8:30 AM |
Woodmont
Hills |
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August 13 |
Travel Class |
10:00 -12:00 Noon |
Woodmont
Hills |
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August 13 |
Pre-Adopt #1 |
12:30-6:00 PM |
Woodmont
Hills |
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August 15 |
Home Study
Group |
6:30 PM |
Children’s
Hope |
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August 20 |
TX CHAPS
MEETING |
9:00-2:00
PM |
Stonebriar
Church |
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August 27 |
SE CHAPS
MEETING |
9:00-2:00
PM |
Brentwood
Inn & Suites |
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A MESSAGE FROM BRENDA BARKER |
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It is hard to believe that school
is beginning again already!! (Although we have been in football,
cheerleading and band camps since mid-July!!) It is of course a great
time for new beginnings…and no greater time to start your adoption plans!
We don't want to
burden you with a lot of information, but we do want to help you if you
are looking for a way to adopt. If not, please let us know and we will
regretfully remove your name from our newsletter. E-mail me at my
address below with any question you have.
I would love
to hear from you.
Brenda
Southeastern
U.S.
Brenda Barker,
Director
7003 Chadwick Dr. Suite 350
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-309-8109 Fax: 615-309-8483
Brenda@ChildrensHope.com
Also serving the following
states: TN, KY, GA, AL, AR, MS, TX and LA |
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