Thought I should write an update
about our adoption since it's been a while.
We have made it to the "waiting
on travel dates for first trip" step! I cannot believe that we've made it
here; especially with all of the hang ups we've had thus far. We should be
getting a new update on him, as well.
First trip will be Larry and Alyssa
going. I am sad that I cannot go but have to trust that this is the best thing
right now. On this trip they will get to meet little Nikolai and interact
(play) with him.
We have raised and received about
half of the total needed for this whole adoption - $15,000. We are applying for
grants and still fundraising. We cannot thank you enough your prayers, donations,
and buying items from our fundraisers!
Your support has been amazing!
Please pray for Nikolai that he is
safe and will be fed and cared for until we can bring him home. Also, that we
will be able to raise the necessary money to meet the most pressing needs right
now…
Additional $1000 for travel, hotel,
etc expenses for Larry and Alyssa for first trip.
$230 for his visa.
$720 needed for a form that we must file to allow him to become a Goodhue.
We are so grateful for and amazed at
the way God has used each of you to make this possible. We're coming, Nikolai <3
I am so excited for you and for him.
ReplyDeleteLove you
Thank you, Denise. Love you, too. <3
DeleteI am so happy for you and that though the process has been slow, that it is indeed moving forward!!!! God bless you and your persistence in keep on keeping on!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are being such wonderful servants and I cannot wait for your son to be with you.
Joni in Japan
Thank you, Joni! We are thankful for your prayers and I am thankful for your friendship. :)
DeleteThank you so much for posting! My student and I (I run a ministry for children and adults with Down syndrome and other special needs) chose darling little Charlie to be "our" orphan to pray home last Christmas (2014). His ornament hung on the bulletin board in our classroom all year.
ReplyDeleteWe have all prayed hard for Charlie, and then for your family, every single day since then. We praise God for sending him a family!!!
Thank you for loving and sacrificing for God's precious child! We will continue to pray until he is safely home.
You mentioned auctions - if you need items for your auctions, I have a few things I've collected for that purpose. You can message me at 5thsmith@gmail.com and I'd be delighted to help where I can. I am so eager to see this precious child HOME!
Thank you so much! Please let your students know that we are so grateful for their prayers!
DeleteWe are planning to hold another auction and would love to know what you would like to donate. I will send you an email.
Bless you :)