So, it all happened one day when I was googling on the computer, about what, I don't remember. What I do remember is on the sidebar there was an ad that caught my eye. It was about hosting a Russian or Latvian orphan for the summer. I thought it was an awesome idea. I clicked...and that is where this journey all started...
I checked out New Horizons for Children's website and really loved the idea of giving a child (or two or three) a home and family for 5 weeks. Most of the children were "older," meaning 6 or up. But the whole idea is to remove them from the institutions, and share love and family with them. What a great gift for them, and for us! I immediately went forward and filled out the online information to find out more about the children. As soon as I was able, I logged on and looked at all the pictures of all the children available. So beautiful!
I immediately saw two sisters hugging each other, I clicked on the picture, but it said "On Hold." So I looked down the page further and there she was...Yelena. What a smile and what expressive eyes. She looked very familiar to me, almost as if I knew her. And she was available for hosting! I read about her scarce bio, but felt she would fit in with our family. I called Craig right away, almost panicking, afraid she may be chosen by another family. We agreed to go forward, and I called NHFC and placed her "On Hold" for us! We were so excited, especially when "On Hold" was changed to "Hosted."
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Yelena's journey from Russia to the United States, into our home, into our hearts ...and beyond
I wonder if you now how often I whisper in my heart, "God, keep her safe, I love her so."
Laina, whereever you go, whatever you do...always remember how much you're loved.
Laina, whereever you go, whatever you do...always remember how much you're loved.
Intense Sadness
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Jesus loves the little children,
All the children of the world.
Red and yellow, black and white,
All are precious in His sight.
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
All the children of the world.
Red and yellow, black and white,
All are precious in His sight.
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
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St. Therese
5 Day Novena to St. Therese
Saint Therese, the little flower of Carmel, you said you would spend your heaven doing good upon the earth. Your trust in god was complete.
Listen to my prayer; bring before God my special intention... Pray for me that I may have something of your confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God who you so ardently loved.
Saint Therese, you kept your word to love God and to trust the world to that loving providence. Pray for us that we may be faithful to our commitment to love. May our lives, like yours, be able to touch the world and bring it to peace.
Listen to my prayer; bring before God my special intention... Pray for me that I may have something of your confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God who you so ardently loved.
Saint Therese, you kept your word to love God and to trust the world to that loving providence. Pray for us that we may be faithful to our commitment to love. May our lives, like yours, be able to touch the world and bring it to peace.
TIMELINE
- Dec 16, 2008 - Elena Home for the Holidays
- Nov 17, 2008 Home Study Finalize! Finally!
- August 2, 2008 - Yelena returned to Russia
- July 5, 2008 - Fingerprints for I600-A done
- June 25, 2008 - Yelena Arriving in US!
- June 11, 2008 - I600-A form is mailed
- May 31, 2008 NHFC Training
- May 2008 - Decided on an adoption agency and application sent in
- April 2008 - Home Study just about complete!
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