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Adopting Ivan & Anatoliy: Seeing through the fog.....

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Adopting Ivan and Anatoliy. During the month of July 2011, we hosted 2 Ukrainian brothers, Ivan and Anatoliy through New Horizons for Children. We hosted with the intent of "Host Only." But our hearts were moved in a different direction. Thursday, February 28, 2013. Seeing through the fog. Some days work and some days don't. Ivan said, "Mom, you can't fix this. I have to fix it, but I don't know how? Hopefully what I said stuck more than Matt's:). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Seeing through the fog.

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Adopting Ivan & Anatoliy: July 2014

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Adopting Ivan and Anatoliy. During the month of July 2011, we hosted 2 Ukrainian brothers, Ivan and Anatoliy through New Horizons for Children. We hosted with the intent of "Host Only." But our hearts were moved in a different direction. Saturday, July 19, 2014. Sunday, June 29th. This is the day that our 18 year old son, Ivan, packed his bags and moved out. Two years and one day, to the day, that I came home with him from Ukraine. Just realized that I wrote this and never published it? Adoption is learn...

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Adopting Ivan & Anatoliy: August 2012

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Adopting Ivan and Anatoliy. During the month of July 2011, we hosted 2 Ukrainian brothers, Ivan and Anatoliy through New Horizons for Children. We hosted with the intent of "Host Only." But our hearts were moved in a different direction. Monday, August 13, 2012. How are we doing? That seems to be the typical question for everyone! And it is a very normal question. But when we get asked that question I wonder do people really want to hear the true answer? NO, you don't - and that's OK! Ivan tried out for ...

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Adopting Ivan & Anatoliy: October 2012

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Adopting Ivan and Anatoliy. During the month of July 2011, we hosted 2 Ukrainian brothers, Ivan and Anatoliy through New Horizons for Children. We hosted with the intent of "Host Only." But our hearts were moved in a different direction. Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Are they all yours? Ivan started Hough High in the 9th grade and he is truly struggling! But I am now really trying to correct the behavior when i see it and try to point it out, b/c I am not so sure he even realizes it. The boys have definitel...

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Adopting Ivan & Anatoliy: April 2012

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Adopting Ivan and Anatoliy. During the month of July 2011, we hosted 2 Ukrainian brothers, Ivan and Anatoliy through New Horizons for Children. We hosted with the intent of "Host Only." But our hearts were moved in a different direction. Tuesday, April 24, 2012. We are hoping to have a new appointment in Kiev on May 21st. That date can not arrive quickly enough for me! I am ready to see our boys, it has been far too long. Sunday, April 22, 2012. We are officially back in Huntersville, NC. We are hopi...

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Adopting Ivan & Anatoliy: January 2012

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Adopting Ivan and Anatoliy. During the month of July 2011, we hosted 2 Ukrainian brothers, Ivan and Anatoliy through New Horizons for Children. We hosted with the intent of "Host Only." But our hearts were moved in a different direction. Friday, January 20, 2012. I haven't posted since November, simply because I didn't feel the need to bore you all with the details of paperwork and more paperwork! Main reason for this post is that today is Ivan's 16th birthday! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER: First Day of the Rest of Her Life

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER. Friday, May 27, 2011. First Day of the Rest of Her Life. We are exhausted from the long day so I will post the details tomorrow and more amazing pics! Melaney, my resident journalist and photographer, and I have to go to bed. She and I will post more pics tomorrow! But a couple praises:. 1 For a faithful God who has blessed us beyond measure. 2 For the AMAZING friends who have literally prayed us through this process. 3 For a ONE DAY passport. May 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM. First Da...

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER: June 2011

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER. Sunday, June 12, 2011. Our pastor preached on a passage from James 2 today. FAITH IS A VERB he said. Well.he is right! It is And I am 41 and am only beginning to REALLY get this. Pastor Kasey reminded us today that faith is to demonstrated by our hands and not just from our mouths.it is not enough to just speak about our faith or to go through the motions. How am I letting faith change me? Monday, June 6, 2011. And I have just needed some time to pray and think. There is somet...

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER: Lesson on Faith

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER. Sunday, June 12, 2011. Our pastor preached on a passage from James 2 today. FAITH IS A VERB he said. Well.he is right! It is And I am 41 and am only beginning to REALLY get this. Pastor Kasey reminded us today that faith is to demonstrated by our hands and not just from our mouths.it is not enough to just speak about our faith or to go through the motions. How am I letting faith change me? June 12, 2011 at 7:51 PM. Thanks for reminding me sweet and faithful friend! I am a Chri...

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER: Late Night with Kevin

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BRINGING VIKA HOME FOREVER. Sunday, May 29, 2011. Late Night with Kevin. Love you, Kevin.you asked for it! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). More Love To Give. 18 years is like a day…. Creating My Own Little Nirvana. A Very Long and Overdue Update from Russia. Walking Through Holy Week: Jesus’ Journey to the Cross. Bringing Kolya To The US! Our Story of Adoption. Venomous snakes terrify train passengers. Late Night with Kevin. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. First Day of the Rest of Her Life. If you l...