March 1, 2005
OPERATION HOPE RETURNS TO TENNESSEE!!
Operation Hope comes to Nashville, TN in mid-June 2005!
A group of eight to 10 school-age orphans from Russia will arrive here to spend three weeks of their summer vacations with host families who are seriously interested in adopting them. It is still not too late to sign up to participate in this wonderful program to host and then adopt an older child. Or, if you do not plan to adopt but would like to help us bring the children to the US to find their forever families, you can make a donation to Children's Hope Foundation. Since 2000, CHI hosted 140 older children through Operation Hope and 133 have been adopted as a result of this program. For more information please e-mail Tanya@childrenshopeint.org.
THE GATTEN FAMILY, TN (Russia)
I want to thank
you all that you and the entire staff of Children's Hope have done to bring
our family together.
This was taken just before the holidays. Lauren turned 2 on January 4, and
she is doing just great! Thanks again!
THE CHARTIER FAMILY, LA (China)
We have been busy
settling into new routines as a forever family. As Matalyne is our first
child, it has been and continues to be a learning experience for Keith and
I. We are all very happy.
She did check out completely healthy by the pediatrician, eye doctor and dentist. Bonding and attachment does not seem to be an issue either. Matalyne loves her new parents, especially "ma ma ma ma". She is not selfish with her smiles, that is for sure. She is just starting to walk now, too.
I cannot express well
enough, our gratitude to Children's Hope for helping us achieve this dream
of becoming parents. Although the paperwork and waiting will always seem to
take forever, the process really was smooth and seemless. The process, the
travel and the absolutely wonderful support, both here and in China were
wonderful. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Matalyne is a
beautiful, healthy, and happy child, we adore her.
THE KELLEY FAMILY, TN (China)
His timing
was just perfect in bringing Annie to us! Many people say, “how wonderful!
You rescued a child!” I respond, “How wonderful! She rescued me!” Thank
you for all you’re done to bless us so tremendously this year!
THE DORRIS FAMILY, TN (China)
Thank you
for your help with putting me in the arms of my forever family one year ago!
THE LOCKABY FAMILY, TX (Russia)
I am sending a picture
of Grant (now 4) and Joshua (8 months). Grant is a wonderful brother and
has done so well with Joshua! We are continually blessed by these little
guys.
HUMANITARIAN AID
Please join us for Trivia Night! This is our annual Spring Fund Raiser and will be held on April 15! Mark your calendars now! You won't want to miss it!
RUSSIA UPDATE
There
are lots of things going on with the Russia program and it is changing by
the minute! Please see our website
www.childrenshope.com under Latest News.
Then you can click on the link at the top or go to the Russia section and it
will take you to the same update.
CHI REUNION PICNIC
Mark your calendar for the CHI Reunion Picnic 2005. July 23rd :10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Again this year we will gather at Queeny Park in St. Louis for a one day event, for families to share or relive adoption experiences. Over 1000 people joined in the fun last year.
Go to www.childrenshope.com/ReunionPicnic2005.htm for details on Hotels, Location, Photos from 2004 and an application form.
UPCOMING INFORMATION MEETINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS
A MESSAGE FROM BRENDA BARKER
As I sit in our office on March 1, I watch the beautiful snow fall! I am looking forward to Spring and warmer days though. Whether rain, sleet, or snow, it is always a great time to bring a child home!
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