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June 2007
Letters
from families...
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Hewett Family, TX (China)
Our girls are
twins from Nanning, Guangxi Province. They are 2 years old
and we celebrated our first family day on May 9th.
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Koonce Family, TN ( Russia)
Time
flies when you have children. Everyday I wake up and I
thank God for Ryan. I know God brought Ryan to us. It
could not have happened without your help. I just want
to thank Children’s Hope. Without you, Ryan would not be
with his family. I believe we are his real family, we
just happened to be separated for a short period of
time.
Ryan is a
thriving little boy. He loves music. He loves to play
the drums and piano. He says he is going to be in a band
one day. I believe he will. He starts preschool this
year. He can’t wait. He is so excited about school.
He loves to be around other children. He told me the
other day I needed to pray to God so God could bring him
a playmate. I told him God had plans and we will just
have to wait and see what they are.
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April 21st
was our 4th Gotcha Day
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Mayhan Family, AL
(China)
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Just thought I'd
send a photo of the first mother-child tea for Anthony and
me put on by the North Alabama FCC. It's been 10 months
since Gotcha Day and he's doing great. When I look back at
the photos that were sent to me this time last year, it's
amazing to see the difference between the flat affect in his
face then and the joy and happiness he has now. He has quite
the personality and is very happy. |
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Berger Family, TX
(Russia)
We finally have
a new family picture....
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Hicks
Family, TN (China)
My 2nd
Mothers Day was wonderful!! Emma Grace is such a joy
and a blessing!! She is doing very well. She talks all
the time and is learning so much every day. She is
growing up so fast, but we are enjoying every minute of
it.
Thanks for
all you do for the children and for the families who are
blessed to have them!!
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Gatten Family, TN
(Russia)
Everyone was right
when they told us that two are more than double the work
- but more than double the love and enjoyment, too!
We took the kids to Chattanooga on Saturday to ride the
train. What a treat that was - their eyes were as big
as saucers when the train came right up to the station
in front of us and blew its whistle!
Luke also experienced a swimming pool for the first time
this weekend. People probably thought I was pinching
him because he squealed so loudly the first time his
bare skin touched that cold, cold water. He wanted
nothing whatsoever to do with that it - until he
realized he could splash people! So much for my
keeping my hair dry!
Have
a great summer - we will, I'm sure!
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The
doctor's visit went well today. He said that she looked
great and was doing really well. She's 16lbs 12oz!!
She's
really coming out of her shell at home. She's very busy
and determined. We see all kinds of progress daily and
I'm almost afraid to report what she's doing today for
fear that it will be "old news" or "SO yesterday" by
tomorrow.
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Gansel
Family, TN (China)
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Slaubaugh Family, VA (Vietnam)
Ben's doing great! Learning new things every
day! Talked a lot today! (Vietnamese, but
talking is still good!) Can't get very good
pictures because he moves too fast!!
Thanks for uniting our family! We are totally in love!!
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Bullock Family, VA
(China)
I just had to
send you some recent photos of our precious gift from God,
Mackenzie. She is growing with every day and is
perfect in every way. Today Mackenzie and I attended a
"Mommy's appreciation day" with her little playgroup.
All the children made prints of their sweet hands and
attached a beautiful Mommy's day poem ... however Mackenzie
said "feet Mommy ok" ... and so we did her feet instead of
her hands ... it was one of a kind just like our girl!!!
What a beautiful day for me and I owe it all to you for
helping me to reach my dream of a lifetime ... Motherhood.
My wonderful
husband asked me tonight what I wanted for Mom's Day ... I
simply looked at Mackenzie and said I already have it all!!!
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Russian Tennessee
Families Celebrating Summer
Thought you
might like to see some pictures of a cute group of kids! Boy
are they ever dirty!
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Children's
Hope News...
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Check out
the new Children's Hope International Blog!
Click on
the picture above and keep up
with the latest news and what other Children's Hope families
are up to!
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Mark your calendar!
Children's Hope Reunion Picnic 2007
July 14,
2007
10:30am -
3:30pm
St.
Louis, MO
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Meet our new Interns!
Alissa Oma was
born in Washington and moved with her family to middle
Tennessee at the age of seven. She will be graduating from
Middle Tennessee State University in August and will receive
her Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Child
Development and Family Studies.
Jessica Jones
is a student at Middle Tennessee State University. She is
getting her bachelor’s degree in Child Development and
Family Studies and is currently doing her internship at
Children’s Hope. Jessica is from Smithville, TN but is now
living in Murfreesboro, TN with her husband and two-year-old
son. Jessica loves working with children and would like to
pursue a career in adoption or humanitarian work.
Rebecca McCurdy
is an intern at Children's Hope International this year
while completing her Masters Degree in Social Work form UT
Nashville College of Social Work. She has a BSW in
Social Work from Austin Peay State University. "I
really want to learn more about adoption from a professional
view." She and her brother and sister are adopted.
She was born, adopted, and raised in Clarksville, TN and her
brother and sister were both adopted separately from South
Korea. She has grown up around adoption and hopes to
adopt one day as her parents did twenty-two years ago.
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Development
Aid Happening...
Happy Birthday to Us!
Children's Hope International is celebrating its 15th
birthday this year by giving YOU an opportunity to
give a gift to children in need. Watch your mailbox for your
"15 Years - One Wish" catalog. Choose a gift and send it to
the orphans.
If you would like extra catalogs for family or church
groups, email
Jane.Verner@ChildrensHope.net
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* June is
Honoring Fathers Month! *
We invite you to join with the Children's Hope
International family to honor fathers around the world by considering
the purchase of a Children of Many Nations tie. With your gift of
$50, your dad will receive one of these beautiful ties, as well as a donation to the humanitarian
project of your choice. Your Father's Day gift will give hope to
orphans around the world and help them know a brighter future.
If you are interested in participating,
please call or e-mail Jane Verner at (615) 309-8109 or Jane.Verner@ChildrensHope.net
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Upcoming
Info Meetings...
We'd love to meet you!
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Come to an informational
meeting and learn more about international adoption and the program
qualifications.
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June
Adoption Education...
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June 9, 2007
~ Pre-Adopt III
Class ~ 8:30 AM ~ Children's Hope |
A
Message from Brenda Barker...
Welcome Summer!! At our house, we are always so
excited to see Summer finally arrive! I hope you
have wonderful summer plans--and hopefully those plans
will include beginning your adoption journey!
Please know that we are here to help you in any way that
we can! We don't want to burden you with a lot of
information, but please let us know how we can help you
on your adoption journey!
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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