Frank's Travel Journal - Part 2
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Frank Garrott's Travel Journal
Frank Garrott, Gladney's Chief Operating Officer (COO), is on a journey to Rwanda, Ethiopia and Nepal. Frank is traveling with Scott Brown, Gladney's Executive Vice President, and Tom DiFilipo, President and CEO of JCICS. Their agenda includes a number of meetings with key officials in each country to encourage an openness in intercountry adoption as well as visiting orphanages. While out of the country, Frank will be reporting on his journey.
http://www.adoptionsbygladney.com/html/whatsnew/franktravelART.html
http://www.adoptionsbygladney.com/html/whatsnew/franktravelART.html
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Meet Gladney's Ethiopia In-Country Facilitators
Ethiopia Meet & Greet
Gladney Center for Adoption
Date: March 20, 2008
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Come & Go)
Location: Gladney Center for Adoption
363 Seventh Ave, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Please come and meet Gladney's In-Country Facilitators, Ryan & Abby Brown
RSVP: 888-811-3406 or
debra.parris@gladney.org
Gladney Center for Adoption
363 Seventh Ave, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
888-811-3406
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia
Open Your Hearts and Homes!
It is Gladney's hope that the annual "Bright Futures Camp" will increase awareness for the need for international adoptive parents and help children around the world. The mission of the camp is to build positive awareness of international adoption and increase awareness of the many more children in orphanages needing permanent homes.If you are interested in making a difference in a child's life, please check out www.brightfuturescamp.com.
It is Gladney's hope that the annual "Bright Futures Camp" will increase awareness for the need for international adoptive parents and help children around the world. The mission of the camp is to build positive awareness of international adoption and increase awareness of the many more children in orphanages needing permanent homes.If you are interested in making a difference in a child's life, please check out www.brightfuturescamp.com.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Gladney Celebrates Adoption: National Adoption Awareness Month
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Friday, October 19, 2007
Somali - Eritrean tension
There have been reports coming out of Ethiopia concerning the Somali - Eritrean tension. Remember that Ethiopia is about twice the size of Texas and that most of these incidents are taking place in the outer districts (near the border) and are being provoked by non Ethiopian citizens. Also remember our media is in the business of sensationalizing events in order to whet the appetite of the American public, after all when was the last time you saw something positive about an African country?
Scott Brown, our Executive Vice President is traveling to Ethiopia the end of October for nearly three weeks and will be traveling to Gunchire which is about 3 ½ hours southwest of Addis. Also remember that Gladney has an American couple on staff in Addis who have been stationed there since November 9, 2006 and another American couple traveling the middle of November, 2007 to assist you with your travels and adoption. Gladney does not feel any hesitancy in those couples fulfilling their duties in Ethiopia at this point. This is not to say that things can’t or won’t change, but we see no reason to be alarmed at this point. The State Department has a website to inform interested parties of situations occurring in-country. At this writing, Ethiopia is not even on the list. If you would like to monitor the State Department site for information, go to http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html .
As a Gladney family, please rest assured you will be kept informed of circumstances which may affect your travel, your adoption or the well being of your child through information we obtain from our “feet on the ground” in-country and through our friends in the U.S. government.
For the orphans of Ethiopia,
The Ethiopian Program Team
Scott Brown, our Executive Vice President is traveling to Ethiopia the end of October for nearly three weeks and will be traveling to Gunchire which is about 3 ½ hours southwest of Addis. Also remember that Gladney has an American couple on staff in Addis who have been stationed there since November 9, 2006 and another American couple traveling the middle of November, 2007 to assist you with your travels and adoption. Gladney does not feel any hesitancy in those couples fulfilling their duties in Ethiopia at this point. This is not to say that things can’t or won’t change, but we see no reason to be alarmed at this point. The State Department has a website to inform interested parties of situations occurring in-country. At this writing, Ethiopia is not even on the list. If you would like to monitor the State Department site for information, go to http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html .
As a Gladney family, please rest assured you will be kept informed of circumstances which may affect your travel, your adoption or the well being of your child through information we obtain from our “feet on the ground” in-country and through our friends in the U.S. government.
For the orphans of Ethiopia,
The Ethiopian Program Team
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Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Just $75 bucks!
A pair of shoes. A round of cocktails. An evening at the movies.
It’s so easy to blow through $75, but did you realize you could actually give another human being the gift of hope, mobility and freedom?
The company of one of Gladney's families adopting from Ethiopia was offered the special opportunity to write and produce a 60 second commercial for a non-profit group called the Wheelchair Foundation. This incredible organization provides FREE, high quality wheelchairs to people around the world who've lost use of their legs but are simply too poor to even purchase a wheelchair. Imagine, in today's day and age, over 100 million people worldwide literally crawling on the ground to get from one place to the other. Shocking, but sadly, quite true.
This new commercial will be airing on TV and the hope is it will make it's way across the internet (so please feel free to post on your blogs and spread the word. If you can’t get this to play, we have it on You Tube). There are so many ways to give to others, but what we love about this organization is how one gift of just $75 will give another person a lifetime of mobility -- something we so easily take for granted. (And if money is tight, you can do payments as low as $7.50 a month!)
THIS SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL is tagged with a unique 800# (800 584-0796) that will track and ensure ANY DONATIONS via this specific 800# will provide free wheelchairs specially for those in need in ETHIOPIA. So PLEASE call the number once you watch the commercial and buy someone a wheelchair. Make sure you order from the 800# so we can track how many chairs go specifically to Ethiopia. If you order from the website, you'll still be donating to a wonderful cause, but your donation won't necessarily be earmarked for Ethiopia.
Over the coming weeks you can get updates on Drew and Carey's blog to reflect how many wheelchairs for Ethiopia have been generated to date.
Watch the video!
It’s so easy to blow through $75, but did you realize you could actually give another human being the gift of hope, mobility and freedom?
The company of one of Gladney's families adopting from Ethiopia was offered the special opportunity to write and produce a 60 second commercial for a non-profit group called the Wheelchair Foundation. This incredible organization provides FREE, high quality wheelchairs to people around the world who've lost use of their legs but are simply too poor to even purchase a wheelchair. Imagine, in today's day and age, over 100 million people worldwide literally crawling on the ground to get from one place to the other. Shocking, but sadly, quite true.
This new commercial will be airing on TV and the hope is it will make it's way across the internet (so please feel free to post on your blogs and spread the word. If you can’t get this to play, we have it on You Tube). There are so many ways to give to others, but what we love about this organization is how one gift of just $75 will give another person a lifetime of mobility -- something we so easily take for granted. (And if money is tight, you can do payments as low as $7.50 a month!)
THIS SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL is tagged with a unique 800# (800 584-0796) that will track and ensure ANY DONATIONS via this specific 800# will provide free wheelchairs specially for those in need in ETHIOPIA. So PLEASE call the number once you watch the commercial and buy someone a wheelchair. Make sure you order from the 800# so we can track how many chairs go specifically to Ethiopia. If you order from the website, you'll still be donating to a wonderful cause, but your donation won't necessarily be earmarked for Ethiopia.
Over the coming weeks you can get updates on Drew and Carey's blog to reflect how many wheelchairs for Ethiopia have been generated to date.
Watch the video!
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Monday, August 06, 2007
Young Ethiopians Looking for Hope in America
Read the article published in Hood County News, Granbury, TX on August 1, 2007.
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Friday, August 03, 2007
An Important Message From the CDC
Over the past month the CDC has received several reports of cases of Hepatitis A associated with recent adoptions from Ethiopia. Hepatitis A is caused by the Hepatitis A virus and is spread in feces. Children will generally not show symptoms but can easily spread the disease to others. The condition is generally more serious in adults and has been documented in a number of recent adoptees and their new family members.
This situation has served to highlight the range of travel related health issues families need to consider associated with all international adoptions. Anyone traveling to pick up the child should visit a health-care provider or travel medicine specialist as soon as travel is considered to ensure that all routine vaccinations are up to date and to obtain pre-travel advice tailored to their own medical history. Health consultations should also be considered for any additional family members not traveling as well as caretakers to ensure that they too are up to date on relevant immunizations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has several resources available to the public that may be of assistance to you as potential adoptive parents.
This situation has served to highlight the range of travel related health issues families need to consider associated with all international adoptions. Anyone traveling to pick up the child should visit a health-care provider or travel medicine specialist as soon as travel is considered to ensure that all routine vaccinations are up to date and to obtain pre-travel advice tailored to their own medical history. Health consultations should also be considered for any additional family members not traveling as well as caretakers to ensure that they too are up to date on relevant immunizations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has several resources available to the public that may be of assistance to you as potential adoptive parents.
- Travelers’ Health Website www.cdc.gov/travel contains a wealth of information on health issues pertaining to international travel including information on destination countries, recommendations regarding immunizations, and Travel Notices such as the one recently posted regarding hepatitis associated with adoptions from Ethiopia (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentHepAEthiopianAdoptees.aspx ).
- Health Information for International Travel 2008 ( aka The Yellow Book), is a compilation of CDC recommendations and general information tailored to travelers. It includes sections that specifically discuss international adoption (wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh8-Adoptions.aspx) as well as traveling with children. The Yellow Book is available on line as part of the Travelers’ Health website and in hard copy.
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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ethiopia and Coffee
It is said that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia over 1000 years ago. The story goes that an Ethiopian shepard named Kaldi noticed that when his sheep ate red “cherries” from a certain green plant that the sheep would become hyper active. He tried the “cherries” himself and found that he received the same effect. The coffee beans were later developed into a drink, and it has been enjoyed in Ethiopia ever since. Nowadays many people drink coffee, in one form or another, on a daily basis. One of the more popular drinks is a Machiatto; about half coffee, half steamed milk, with sugar added. Many households in Ethiopia have daily coffee ceremonies where neighbors gather to socialize and enjoy hand-roasted coffee and popcorn together.
Whether you are a coffee connisseur or not a big fan, tasting Ethiopian coffee is a must and an important part of the cultural experience while in Ethiopia.
Whether you are a coffee connisseur or not a big fan, tasting Ethiopian coffee is a must and an important part of the cultural experience while in Ethiopia.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Immediate Needs for Orphanages and Foster Care Facilities in Ethiopia
Please have the items you purchase shipped to:
Ethiopia Adoption Program
Gladney Center for Adoption
6300 John Ryan Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76132-4122
- Huggies Baby Shaped Diapers Club Case - Size 1 or 2: $34.99 each (no tax or shipping on www.1800diapers.com). Use Referral Code: THCE5959 and get $2.00 off the order.
- Pamper Baby Fresh Wipes; 616 count; $18.99 (no tax or shipping on www.1800diapers.com).
- Nestle Good Start Essentials; 25.7 oz. can (case of 6 cans); $77.96 per case (no tax or shipping on www.1800diapers.com)
- A + D Original Ointment, Diaper Rash and All-Purpose Skincare Formula; 1 lb.; $9.49 on www.drugstore.com.
- Purell Hand Sanitizer NXT Refill, 1000ml Item # 2156-08EA $10.95 ea. http://www.cwimedical.com/purell-hand-sanitizer.html
Letters 1-4 are of highest importance!
Our Bright Futures registry at Target includes the items above as well as additional items for our foster care facility and Bright Futures Camp kids. All items will be shipped to the Gladney Center.
Link to Registry: http://www.target.com/gp/registry/registry.html/ref=cm_lc_sr_1/601-3049532-2084153?ie=UTF8&type=babyreg&id=1N19EJV0NVMSU&jsebd=1
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Friday, May 11, 2007
Stuffed With Hugs: Hugs Sweet Hugs!
Gladney Center for Adoption, through the Joint Council on International Children's Services is proud to join with Build-A-Bear Workshop to make bears for children in need of a loving family and to celebrate adoption around the world. We hope to see you on May 19th!
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Gladney received this thank you from the Ministry of Women's Affairs in Ethiopia for our financial contribution to the recent flood victims in Ethiopia.
P.S. If you look at the date, don't be surprised because it is still 1999 in Ethiopia. They have their millennium celebration on September 11th at which time they will be in the year 2000.
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Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Bright Futures Camp 2007
Exciting things are happening this year with Gladney's Bright Futures Camp! We're having three simultaneous camps from July 1 - July 15, 2007. The camps will be in Smithtown, NY, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, and Brenham, TX.
Thirty precious children will have the opportunity of traveling from an Ethiopian orphanage and spending 14 fun-filled days with prospective adoptive families. They range in age from 7 - 11 years old. All of the children have been medically cleared by a U.S. Embassy approved doctor.
If you are interested in sponsoring/adopting one of the children, please fill out the Information Sheet located at http://www.brightfuturescamp.com/info_form_eth.html.
Thirty precious children will have the opportunity of traveling from an Ethiopian orphanage and spending 14 fun-filled days with prospective adoptive families. They range in age from 7 - 11 years old. All of the children have been medically cleared by a U.S. Embassy approved doctor.
If you are interested in sponsoring/adopting one of the children, please fill out the Information Sheet located at http://www.brightfuturescamp.com/info_form_eth.html.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Listen to the Audio Journal of the Phil Krause Family
On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, FamilyLife Today will air a special "audio journal" of FamilyLife Today's editor, Phil Krause's family as God leads them to adopt two children in Ethiopia. The Krause's were a pioneer family for Gladney. So before or after the turkey, gather the family to listen in and be blessed.
FamilyLife Today Audio
FamilyLife Today Audio
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Monday, November 20, 2006
BBC World and BBC Prime
BBC World and BBC Prime will broadcast a program on the current interest in Ethiopian adoptions by U.S. families. Gladney was the only adoption agency the BBC chose for this program. Ryan and Abby Brown, Gladney's Ethiopian In-Country Facilitators, were interviewed today in Addis Ababa by the film crew at Kechene Children's Home, one of the government run orphanages. Another Gladney family, Todd and Darlene Voskuil will be interviewed tomorrow and again on Wednesday when they fly back home. The segment is expected to be aired this Friday evening, November 24th, so if your cable or satellite service carries either one of these stations, please tune in. You might also be able to catch audio portion of the program on BBC World Service or NPR as they will be airing during the next few weeks.
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Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Arrrival in Addis
Our group arrived in Addis very late Monday evening, but had an early Tuesday morning meeting scheduled with a Gladney parent that has lived in Ethiopia over the last 20 years. She and her husband bring such a deep understanding of the culture, political, economic and social fabric of this country. Her husband is a Veterinarian that specializes in camels if you can believe that. His travels take him all over the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. When asked about the current warnings being issued, they say it is the same as in the U.S., if something did happen they want to cover their backs, but they have no concrete evidence that anything is going to occur. They also say that Addis is so far from the border and that the Ethiopian army is the largest in Africa, so for any one group or country to invade would be next to impossible. Please rest assured that all is quiet here.
The weather is beautiful, in the mid 70's and even a little hot at mid-day. Nights are much cooler and Monica and I sleep with a heater since our house is not well insulated.
Gladney's Transitional Care Center is something to be proud of. The children get so much attention and are really getting "fattened up." We held and prayed for each infant at the center and know you all are ready for your journey to end. The staff- to-child ratio is very evident when you walk into the rooms. Know that each child is loved and cared for immensely.
Good news is coming on Kathleen's replacement and you should hear about very soon if you haven't heard already. Ryan, Abby and Enoch get here tonight and will hit the ground running to see that your Gladney adoption experience is the best it can be.
All is well here so I will sign off now.
Blessings on each and every one,
Scott
The weather is beautiful, in the mid 70's and even a little hot at mid-day. Nights are much cooler and Monica and I sleep with a heater since our house is not well insulated.
Gladney's Transitional Care Center is something to be proud of. The children get so much attention and are really getting "fattened up." We held and prayed for each infant at the center and know you all are ready for your journey to end. The staff- to-child ratio is very evident when you walk into the rooms. Know that each child is loved and cared for immensely.
Good news is coming on Kathleen's replacement and you should hear about very soon if you haven't heard already. Ryan, Abby and Enoch get here tonight and will hit the ground running to see that your Gladney adoption experience is the best it can be.
All is well here so I will sign off now.
Blessings on each and every one,
Scott
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Friday, October 27, 2006
Gladney in the News
The following is a link to the story that ran on the 10 p.m. newscast, Thursday, October 26, on WFAA Channel 8. The story features Scott, Ryan, Abby & Enoch Brown:
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/VideoPlayer/showVideo.php?vidId=97544
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/VideoPlayer/showVideo.php?vidId=97544
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Adoption Assistants
We are very happy to announce that Ryan and Abby Brown have been hired as Gladney employees to assist our Ethiopia program. They will be In-Country Facilitators for Gladney and are leaving for Ethiopia the middle of November. They will both be available by Gladney email. We are so excited to have them on board assisting our efforts in Ethiopia and wish them well!
Their primary goals will be to: (1) Increase awareness and interest in Gladney's Ethiopian adoption program, (2) Serve Gladney's adoptive families before and during travel for placement of their child(ren) and (3) Provide care to orphans in Ethiopia.
From Abby and Ryan: Gladney is committed to the orphaned children of Ethiopia. Do you realize that at the current rate of adoption, only .03% of Ethiopian orphans will be adopted by all families in every country in the world? Because of those staggering statistics, Gladney has asked us to tutor and teach English to the older children so they can have a better chance at being adopted or will have the skills to become gainfully employed when they age-out of the orphanage.
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Ethiopia Bright Futures Camp
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Mekdes - Available 10 year old girl
Our family hosted a ten year old girl named Mekdes. We were impressed by the level of commitment and care that the personnel at Gladney demonstrated in organizing and executing the 2006 Bright Futures Camp. The staff at Gladney made every effort to prepare the families with the information and insight needed to make the hosting experience a positive one for all concerned. Our entire family has been profoundly touched and inspired by the goodness and compassion of all the wonderful people we have met during the camp. This has been a life-changing experience for our three daughters and ourselves, and one we will never forget.
Mekdes is a shy, bright and strong-willed child. She likes to be called “Ka-CHOO”, which means “skinny” in Amharic. She enjoys physical activities including soccer, running and tag. She likes many types of music and plays well with others. She demonstrates great determination in all that she does. This is evident in her teaching herself to swim in our backyard pool in less than two days time. Mekdes is opinionated and knows what she does and does not like. She understands more English than she speaks and is more comfortable speaking in her native language. Mekdes enjoys being the center of attention. When interested in something she is focused and exhibits strong resolve. Mekdes can be moody and sometimes has to be asked more than once to do something. She is very independent, self-reliant and helpful if asked. Mekdes is a special child who has tremendous potential. We pray that she finds the right forever family to love and be loved.
Please see http://www.xanga.com/BFCEthiopia
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Here's An Easy Way You Can Give
1800Diapers offers cheaper prices for Pampers, Huggies, other diapers, wipes and formula than Wal-mart and Target. And they deliver to your door for FREE with NO sales tax. There's no catch.
On top of that, both you and Gladney can get even CHEAPER prices. If you sign up (either through www.1800diapers.com or calling 1-800-DIAPERS) and give them our email address or Referral Code, you get an extra $2 credit off your first order and Gladney will get a $1 credit EVERY time you order.
This credit will assist us in purchasing diapers for babies in our Transitional Care as well as babies in the orphanages we work with.
Email Address: gail.andrae@gladney.org
Referral Code: THCE5959
Check it out--go to www.1800diapers.com. To get your extra $2 credit, make sure you give them our email address or Referral Code WHEN you are signing up.
Thanks for your help!
On top of that, both you and Gladney can get even CHEAPER prices. If you sign up (either through www.1800diapers.com or calling 1-800-DIAPERS) and give them our email address or Referral Code, you get an extra $2 credit off your first order and Gladney will get a $1 credit EVERY time you order.
This credit will assist us in purchasing diapers for babies in our Transitional Care as well as babies in the orphanages we work with.
Email Address: gail.andrae@gladney.org
Referral Code: THCE5959
Check it out--go to www.1800diapers.com. To get your extra $2 credit, make sure you give them our email address or Referral Code WHEN you are signing up.
Thanks for your help!
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Monday, August 07, 2006
Summer Camp kids at a pizza party at the Sheraton
Belay, Gladney's In-country Facilitator and Brianna, an orphanage volunteer, were teaching the kids table manners, so they took the kids to the Sheraton for pizza. What a treat for them.
Don’t the boys look great in their jackets and the girls with their hair fixed?
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Can You Help?
In the entire world, there is but one priceless commodity that ensures the world's future . . . children. Gladney feels it is important to promote the well being of children and to make their lives better in the process.
When the children attending the Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia return to their home country in September, they are able to take two bags filled with humanitarian aid back with them. You can help by:
-Purchasing items through Target gift registry
-Purchasing gift card through the Gladney Boutique
-Writing a check made payable to Gladney Center for Adoption (in the memo, designate BFC-Ethiopia)
These donations will provide the needed supplies listed below:
-Diapers
-Infant formula
-Diaper rash ointment
-Baby wipes
Thank you for helping make a difference in a child's life!
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Friday, April 14, 2006
Humanitarian Aid Made Easy
There is now an easy way that you can provide humanitarian aid to the Ethiopian orphanages. Gladney has teamed up with Target's Baby Registry. You can purchase the humanitarian aid online and the items will be sent home with the Bright Futures Campers to their respective orphanages. The Registry is under Gladney Ethiopia. To view the list, please click here.
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Friday, April 07, 2006
Open Your Heart & Home - Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia
There are millions of children living in orphanages around the globe. These children will likely never experience the love and nurturing that a forever family can provide. It is Gladney's hope that the annual "Bright Futures Camp" will increase awareness for the need for international adoptive parents and help children around the world. The mission of the camp is to build positive awareness of international adoption and increase awareness of the many more children in orphanages needing permanent homes.
Gladney's Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia is scheduled for August 2006 in Long Island, NY.
The Gladney Center for Adoption is looking for families to fill various roles during these children's visit to the United States.
Sign Up Today!If you are interested in participating in the camp, please complete a brief Information Sheet that gives you an opportunity to share information about your family.
There are many other ways to become involved in the camp. Help Gladney create bright futures through adoption!
Gladney's Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia is scheduled for August 2006 in Long Island, NY.
The Gladney Center for Adoption is looking for families to fill various roles during these children's visit to the United States.
Sign Up Today!If you are interested in participating in the camp, please complete a brief Information Sheet that gives you an opportunity to share information about your family.
There are many other ways to become involved in the camp. Help Gladney create bright futures through adoption!
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Monday, March 06, 2006
Phil and Christy - Ethiopia
Our hearts are full of joy and gratitude at all that God has done for us. During our trip to Ethiopia, the girls, Christy, and I started memorizing Psalm 139. I was struck by verse three, where David prays, "You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways." The thought that God Himself is searching out our path for us is comforting. We never would have expected to be adopting two precious babies from Ethiopia, but the path that He searched out for us included exactly that.
All our paperwork went very smoothly...a tribute to much diligent work on the part of our adoption agency, the Gladney Center for Adoption. Probably the most difficult aspect of the trip was the trip itself: many long hours on airplanes and in airports. But God gave grace there, too. We stayed healthy the whole time, we fell in love with the people and culture of Ethiopia, and (best of all) we now have two added blessings in our family: Abraham Kirubel and Grace Anne Hermela. Kirubel and Hermela were their given names, which we decided to keep as middle names. The picture was taken the day we picked up Gracie and Abe. The lady in the middle is the director of Abe's orphanage. It was encouraging to see how much they loved the children they care for.
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Gladney Center for Adoption Licensed in Ethiopia
On December 6, 2005, the Gladney Center for Adoption received approval to facilitate adoptions in Ethiopia.
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Links
- Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia
- Bright Futures Camp Blog
- Hennock's Blog
- Ethiopia Adoption Program Through Gladney
- Free International Adoption Seminars
- Humanitarian Aid
- Site Feed
- International Adoption - Gladney Center for Adoption
Previous Posts
- Frank's Travel Journal - Part 2
- Frank Garrott's Travel Journal
- Meet Gladney's Ethiopia In-Country Facilitators
- Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia
- Gladney Celebrates Adoption: National Adoption Awa...
- Somali - Eritrean tension
- Just $75 bucks!
- Young Ethiopians Looking for Hope in America
- An Important Message From the CDC
- Ethiopia and Coffee
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