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December 2007
Letters
from families...
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Fuqua Family, TN (
Russia)
Ian adopted March 2004 and Lena Grace adopted November 2006
Ian and Lena Grace are the typical 4 and 2 years olds, into
everything, arguing as siblings, bringing giggles and
laughter to our home. They have been gifts of joy and gifts
of growth to us in so many ways that we have much to be
thankful for. We can’t imagine starting our family any other
way than through adoption! Our son has a thoughtful,
intuitive and sweet personality, our daughter a determined,
affectionate and confident one. Both journeys could not
have been more different from each other and yet we know
each journey happened just as it should have to bring us to
our children. Throughout both, we felt confident and
especially comforted, by the support and efforts of
Children's Hope International…they were amazing to work with
and we have such gratitude towards them.
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Swann Family, VA (China)
Anna is
doing great. I'm amazed at the progress she has
made in such a short time. She now plays with
her stuffed animals and dolls, bosses our dogs
around and gives hugs to Daddy. She loves being
with her older brothers and sister. Thankfully,
they feel the same about her (at least for now). We
are very thankful to CHI who was wonderful during
the long wait and especially during our trip to
China.
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Miller Family, UT,
Formerly TN (Russia)
Aaron is doing great. He is learning so many
new words such as dirty, stairs, Mickey, and
vacuum cleaner. He loves the vacuum cleaner
and dust buster!! He has also learned to
turn summersaults. He just started
practicing in his crib one night until he
got it. I'm not sure where he learned to do
this! Now, whenever he does one he says
YEAH!! and awaits applause! Everyone who
sees him comments that he is so happy.
Someone even commented last week that she
could not imagine him anywhere else, but
part of our family.
It is hard to believe we have been home
with Aaron almost a year now. He is so
amazing, and we can't imagine our family
without him. We
certainly have much to be thankful for
as we celebrate Aaron's first!
Thanks to Children's Hope International
for making Aaron part of our family!
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Wooten Family, TN (China)
Jenny, adopted
in 2002, with her little sister Anna, adopted in 2007.
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Campbell Family, TN
(Guatemala)
Our
family is simply wonderful... We have so much to be
thankful for! Miss Lily is so enjoying 1st grade, has
won the hearts of many of her classmates and teachers,
and continues to be such a great big and little sister
in our clan :) She's one of a kind, that girl.
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Royar Family, TX
(Russia)
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Here's a picture of our boys Tim, Alexei,
and Mahrk (and me) that we're sending over
to Todd in Iraq. We're very proud of Todd,
but miss him dearly.
Todd recently deployed to Iraq with the 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment for a 15 month
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Hornsby Family, TN
(China)
For Halloween, Anna Li was the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" because
she makes her brothers sing that song to her (complete with
hand motions) endlessly. She was WAY into the trick or
treat thing - she would go up to a house with her Dad and tell
the people at the door "tink you" in a tiny voice - take her
piece of candy, eat a bite and hand it to her daddy who then
ate the rest of the candy.
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Gray Family, TX,
Previously TN (Russia)
There is a picture of Colton getting candy
and at the door waiting for candy. He had a
really good time it was GREAT....
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Bailey Family, AR
(China)
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Children's
Hope News...
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Merry Christmas from
Children’s Hope International
Please Help Us Celebrate the Season!
Friday, December 7, 2007
4p.m. – 6p.m.
Children’s Hope Brentwood Office
229 Ward Circle, Suite C-22
Please bring a finger food to share. You can also
have your child’s photo
made with Santa, add an
ornament to our
Christmas tree in honor of your child, and/or
contribute to Children’s Hope 2008 Dreams Project for
orphans.
Or just drop by and enjoy good food and good
company. We look forward to seeing your family!
Contact Rachel Messer at Children’s Hope International at
615-309-8109 or
Rachel.Messer@ChildrensHope.net if you have questions or need
directions to our office.
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Vladivostok
Dignitary Comes to Nashville
Please join us
in welcoming Marina, the prosecutor in Vladivostok who will
join us at our annual Christmas party! I know she is
anxious to see your children, and all the children adopted
from Russia! Let's give her a warm southern reception! |
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Immigration
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We received this information below regarding
possible changes to Immigration next year:
If
you are planning to adopt within the next year,
please consider filing with CIS NOW! The US
government fully expects the Hague to go into
effect on April 1, 2008. As of that date all
Intercountry Adoption (ICA) between the U.S. and
other Hague nations will be governed by the
Hague Convention. Among other things, new Hague
compliant procedures will alter the way the
Citizenship and Immigration Services issues
visas for children adopted into and out of the
U.S. As these are new procedures, there will
inevitably be delays for PAPs, even if all goes
according to plan. However, any PAP who has
filed an I-600 or I-600A will be grandfathered
for U.S. purposes under the old system.
Therefore we urge anyone contemplating ICA from
a Hague country, notably China, to file his or
her forms with CIS as soon as possible. |
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Development
Aid Happenings...
Support
Children's Hope by Shopping On-Line
Click on
the link below to find out ways your on-line holiday
shopping can help orphans around the world.
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Millions of orphans spend the holidays without parental care
or basic necessities, let alone gifts. You can brighten the
world of one or more children by selecting a gift from the
Children's Hope Wish Book. Whether you choose to make a one
time gift or sponsor all year long, you will make a
difference in the life of someone who desperately needs it.
Click Here
to view the printable Children’s Hope Wish Book and more
details or contact
Jane.Verner@ChildrensHope.net
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Upcoming
Info Meetings...
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Join our
"Online" Adoption Information Meeting
From
the comfort of your home computer, you can participate in a
Children's Hope live "Online" adoption information meeting.
This is an interactive discussion, so we will answer your
questions as we walk you through the process of adopting
internationally.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Time:
8
PM
Eastern, 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, 5 PM Pacific
Click
here for more details.
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We might also
be having a meeting in your state! Click on the map to
find out the details.
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December
Adoption Education...
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December
8, 2007
~ Pre-Adopt III ~ 8:30 AM ~ Children's Hope |
A
Message from Brenda Barker...
Merry Christmas! And what will
2008 bring??? I hope that it brings you much joy, happiness, and
the gift of family!!
As many of you may have heard, my
husband Ken and I received our referral of our daughters who are waiting
for us in Ethiopia the day before Thanksgiving! What a wonderful
gift at this Christmas season, which reminds us of the greatest gift of
all who came as a tiny baby!
And of course, we are always here to help you in your adoption journey.
Let us know how we can assist you!!
Hope you have a blessed season!
Brenda
Southeastern U.S.
Brenda Barker,
Director
229 Ward Circle, Suite C-22
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-309-8109 Fax: 615-309-8483
Brenda.Barker@ChildrensHope.net
Also serving the following
states:
TN, KY, AL, AR, MS, VA,
LA & SC
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