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December 1, 2003 |
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Caring for and serving families in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi,
Florida, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF THE STAFF OF CHI!!
Left
to Right:
Susan Russell-Program Specialist, China, Susan Dunavant (Contract) Social
Worker, Carrie Brittain Mullis, Social Worker/Program Specialist,
Colombia, Guatemala, India, Vietnam, Ondrea Harrison, (Contract) Social
Worker, Natalia Sirotyuk, Program Specialist, Russia/Web, Carole Veronique
Ozment, (Contract) Social Worker, Brenda Barker, CHI SE Office Director,
Tanya Yurlova, Special Projects Coordinator, Julia Hickman, Administrative
Support, Lisa Lee, Information Specialist', Linda Fielstein, (Contract)
Social Worker, Diane Beckman, (Contract) Social Worker
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OPERATION HOPE RETURNS TO TN! |
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In July 2002, Children’s Hope International held Operation Hope in
Nashville. A group of older orphans from Russia spent three weeks of their
summer vacation with host families who were seriously interested in
adopting them. One of the boys, Yuri, stayed with Debbie and Robert
Schoenhoft and has since become their son. Here is what Debbie wrote CHI
about their year with Yuri:
Look how grown
up Yuri looks. We are approaching our 1st anniversary, and what
a year it has been! He is doing well in school and soccer. He loves being
with other kids
and his big brother.
We have enjoyed watching him
grow and develop his own personality. He is quite a
“kid”! Thanks
for everything!
Operation
Hope will continue in 2004. Please contact Tanya Yurlova at
Tanya@ChildrensHopeInt.org,
or 615-309-8109 for more information. |
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THE
HENDERSON FAMILY, TN (Russia) |
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 Brenda,
I thought you might be interested in the first pictures of Lydia Anastasia
Henderson, who is every bit as adorable as you said! I'm a very happy
mom, and will always be grateful to you for telling me about her!
With much appreciation,
Susan
Henderson |
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THE
BENZEK FAMILY, AL (Russia) |
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This is a photo of Alec and his very happy big sister Abby.
Matt, Denise, Abby & Alec too!!
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THE WEGRYN FAMILY, NJ (China) |
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 I
wanted
to send a quick note to see how you are doing and give you an update as
Lian Xiaolei and I complete our first year together. What an adventure,
mostly great, but at times a little scary.
Lian is a wonderful
little girl, she just turned three and we couldn't be any more "bonded."
She loves school, her cousins that live nearby, and most everything. She's
healthy, a good eater, although still very small. She and I both had a lot
of sickness the first year. But things are looking much better now, and we
are both healthy.
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THE EARLS FAMILY, TN (Russia) |
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 Thanks
so much for being present at Joseph’s homecoming. It meant so much to us
all. And Joseph loves the teddy bear. You all have been such a
tremendous help to us and we appreciate all that you have done We love
Joseph so much, and we know that this adoption would not b e been possible
without you—thanks for your help and encouragement!
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THE BUTLER FAMILY, TX (China) |
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 Kylie
is doing great!! She's a typical, spoiled, 2 year old! She had
absolutely NO problems transitioning! When we got her she didn't even
whimper and just looked at us like, "Hey, what took you so long?!".
Here is
a picture of Kylie and her brother, Rance (21) and her sister, Raney
(20). Everyone in our families loves her to pieces! China worked
overtime in the "matching room" for us! |
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Visit the CHI Foundation on the web!
We are thrilled to announce the debut of our new website! Check it out
and, while you’re thinking Christmas thoughts,
remember to do a little something for all the children still
waiting for families.
There are two ways
to reach us: either by going to the CHI homepage and clicking on "helping
hands" or by linking directly to
http://www.childrenshope.com/foundation2/index.htm . |
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CHI
calendars are now in!
It was
posted on the web, families can download an order form or just send $15
for each calendar they wish to order. |
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Some of our
programs will be increasing in 2004. If you would like to keep the 2003
fee schedule, please get us an application as soon as possible! |
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INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION CLINICS |
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This web site lists international adoption clinics by state. Only 16
states are listed though.
http://www.inciid.org/adoption/state-index.html
This web site lists international adoption clinics by state too. 18
states are listed.
http://www.chinaconnectiononline.com/clinics.htm
The Families Through International Adoption web site has a list of
doctors.
http://www.ftia.org/resources/clinics.html
The Adopt Vietnam web site shows the following.
http://www.adoptvietnam.org/adoption/health-clinics.htm
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The
Southeast region is happy to announce that Arkansas will be joining us!!
We look forward to meeting and working with all of our Arkansas families!! |
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UPCOMING INFORMATION MEETINGS |
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Please join us for free information meetings:
For more
information, please go to
http://www.childrenshope.com/southeast/index.htm
December 9,
2003, Brentwood, TN
Children’s Hope
Office, 7003 Chadwick Dr, Suite 350
6:30-8:30 PM
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December
5 CHI Annual Christmas Party 3:00-5:00
PM Cool Springs House
December 10 Waiting Mom’s Coffee
10:00-11:00 AM Children’s Hope
December 11 Memphis Christmas Party
6:00-7:30 PM Bartlett Station Police Center
December 12 Parenting
Class- 6:30 PM
Children’s Hope
—Christmas
Party/Traditions
December 13 Dossier
Class 8:30 AM
Children’s Hope
Travel
Class 10:00 -12:00 Noon
Children’s Hope
Pre-Adopt
Class # 2 12:30-6 PM Woodmont Hills
Church
December 15 Home Study
Group 6:30-8:30 PM Children’s Hope
December 24-January 4 Office closed for Christmas!! |
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A MESSAGE FROM BRENDA BARKER |
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Merry
Christmas! We hope this newsletter finds you and your family blessed with
the joy of the season, the warmth of your home, and the love of family and
friends. We are also reminded of those who do not have those basic life
needs. Who long for nothing other than a family to share Christmas with!
Make this your new year’s resolution! Begin your adoption plans to day!!
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, MS, FL, TX and LA |
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