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Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - TayTay - 01-02-2013
Hi, I'm Taylor (a.k.a "TayTay" on the forum)!
I have a special prayer need...
My family is trying to adopt two precious boys (brothers) from Russia. We waited two years for our referral and were matched on October 24th! We traveled to Russia, over Thanksgiving, and got to meet our brothers/sons-to-be! A few days before Christmas, we recieved news of the "proposed" adoption ban, haulting all Russian adoptions from then on out. As most "news watchers" know, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the ban, after Christmas. We are still unsure what this exactly means, but for now, our adoption is totally stopped and they have closed the country to all future adoptions. You can find a lot about it, online. It is very devasting, but we are trusting in the Lord. There are 46 children (two of them, are ours) that have already met their prospective parents and were matched with their families. We are praying that there will be a loophole, allowing these children to come home.
I know that is a lot, but it is, also, kind of vague. We are just waiting to see what the Lord will do. We have had several opportunities to share our story through newspaper articles, local tv, and even national news. We are praying God will use this for His glory and His name will be lifted up!
I ask that fellow believers pray that the Lord's Will will be accomplished and that Thad and Luke will be able to come "home" to NC!
Sorry for the ramblings! Thanks so much!
"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." -Matthew 19:26
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." -Romans 8:28
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Here are some news articles and clips...
Local Paper-Winston-Salem Journal:
Hearts ache over stymied efforts by Wilkes County family to adopt Russian boys - Winston-Salem Journal: State / Region
Local Paper-Wilkes Journal Patriot:
Adoption plans on hold - journalpatriot: News: rev. craig church, kim church, russian president vladimir putin, russian orphanage, americans adopted almost 1,000 russian children last year
National News-FOX & Friends: (This is through Facebook, so I don't know if you can open it.)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=143504495802701&set=vb.100004294544149&type=3&theater#!/photo.php?v=143504495802701&set=vb.100004294544149&type=2&theater
Local News-WXII 12:
Triad Family Caught In Russian Adoption Drama | Piedmont - WXII Home
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - Lady Grace of Pemberley - 01-02-2013
Wow - praying! May the Lord use this situation for His glory!
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - TayTay - 01-02-2013
Thanks so much, Lady Grace of Pemberley!!!
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - HorseManiac - 01-02-2013
I will definitely be praying for your family as well as for Thad and Luke! Keep heart!
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - TayTay - 01-02-2013
Thank you!!!!!! <3
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - bldclot2 - 01-02-2013
Tay Tay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, Thad and Luke. My wife and I have been discussing this issue for the last several weeks and we both are sadden by the ban on adoptions. We stay current on Russian/Ukrainian news since my wife was born and raised out there in that region. We are praying for your family.
С НОВЫМ ГОДОМ! Happy New Year!
-Omie
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - starlinghunter - 01-02-2013
I will definitely keep your uncertain situation in mind, and pray for you and Thad & Luke, as well as the 44 other children!
I pray that this is one of the uncountable miracles our Lord had in mind for the world and his chosen ones before he ever created it!
God be with you in all your endeavors in this situation.
-Sam
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - TayTay - 01-02-2013
Thanks, to everyone, for your prayers and encouragement! They are greatly appreciated! Many blessings...
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - TayTay - 01-03-2013
Just in case the Facebook link did not work, in my post, here is another link...
National News-FOX & Friends:
Russian Adoption Ban-Please Pray! - Westerner - 01-03-2013
I heard about this in the news but didn't get the extent of it till now. I will pray for your family.