Friday, June 21, 2013

Here We Go Again!

We just got back from visiting Yana. We took her to lunch over looking the Black Sea. It is beautiful. The beach there is rocky. People were laying on the rocks getting sun tanned. We had a good time telling her about our journey and how the Lord led us to adopt from Ukraine. I showed her more pictures, etc. After lunch we noticed Yana talking quietly to our facilitator. She does not want to be adopted! We don't know the whole story, some of the reasons she gave aren't even true. It seems that she is giving in to peer pressure from the other girls.

Another disappointment. I can understand her hesitation. She is 15. Going to America  is scary. I feel sorry for her because she would have a loving home and more opportunities. Now what? We know of a boy named Oleg. He is 14 years old. We heard about him at the adoption center. He keeps asking for a family to adopt him. The facilitator who works in this area is going to go visit him to make sure he really wants to be adopted. 

This has been quite a time! Ups and downs! We do know that God is with us. We don't know what He is doing but we do know that He has good plans for us. His plan might involve Leg, or it might not. We will trust God and walk with Him through it.

Thanks for going on this journey with us.
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5 comments:

  1. VeroniqueJune 21, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    It is disappointing but obviously up to now it was not what God has planned for you. His plan is best.

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  2. UnknownJune 21, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Would you be able to adopt a child who is a bit younger? Perhaps the age factor is a decisive factor that is influencing these children or rather young adults from deciding to not be adopted and move to the United States. Either way you both are in our prayers and God has a plan, so be patient and let Him lead the way.

    Jim and Karen Searle

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  3. UnknownJune 21, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I'm so sorry, Pat. Do you want to adopt me? :) You are a fun, kind and considerate person...and I'm ready to run away from home.

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  4. UnknownJune 21, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    I am soo sorry you two where disappointed again but please don't get discouraged. If you want to make God laugh tell him your plans lol He must have a different plan for you two. Maybe it is a little younger child or maybe it is a boy. Whatever it is it will work out the way it should He wouldn't take you both this far for nothing!! Prayers are with you and can't wait to hear what your plan is.

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  5. UnknownJune 21, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I hope something will work out with Oleg. It might be easier to have a boy than a girl. We missed you at our monthly lunch time. The girls celebrated my birthday and Michele's. It was fun! Praying for you!

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