You might have heard rumors that Bring Me Hope was in Europe, and it's true! David and Jason Bolt visited Claudia Munoz (who will be involved with the Ranch Project) in Italy during early April.
Here is a clip of David sharing at a Church in Villarica, Italy...
They have dusted off their suitcases, again. Updated China Visas are fresh in their passports. It’s almost time for the Mike and Cheri Mordick to pick up their third adopted daughter from China.
We knew her from camp as ‘Wanda.’ And you may remember how her adoption story began when she met to-be big sister, Jordan, this past summer in China. If not, you can check out that story here: http://bringmehope.org/sponsor.html . But here is the latest:
“Our agency told us that Yangluo (soon to be Maggie Yangluo) will be moved back into the orphanage from her foster mother. They say this is best as Yangluo won't blame us for taking her away from her foster family. We've sent her a care package with clothes, candy, girly things and the most important thing....a photo album of her home and family. So, Yangluo knows that we are coming to get her in the "spring". We know that her translator at the Bring Me Hope camp (Vincent) told her that she will have a good family in America, but I cannot help wondering what is racing through her mind right about now. I pray the Lord fills her with peace and happiness and a love for us. I can imagine that this can be a frightening thing for a young girl. Hopefully, much of this will be taking place within the month. We pray we can leave on May 1 if the paperwork comes though.
We are awaiting the Article 5 to be approved by the US embassy in Guangzhou, Guangdong. Once that is approved (sometime this week I hope!), then the courier will send all of our paperwork to the CCAA in Beijing. They will then, at some point of their convenience give us TA (travel approval). That part could days days or weeks. We're praying only days, though. Once our agency receives that TA, they will make our appointments for us and hopefully travel some time in May.
I read Yangluo's (aka Wanda) story in the new Bring Me Hope book, Love Delivered. Even though my daughter, Jordan, shared her story of abuse with me, it was very heart-wrenching to read it all in print. None of Yangluo's medicals state the same story that she shared with everyone in China. There are many inconsistencies in her file and things that do not make sense. I pray she has the strength and spirit to overcome all of the issues in her life. I ask for everyone's prayers in her transitions and our travels.”
Here's David introducing Phil Wickham...
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Phil leading us in worship. He did a fantastic job keeping the focus on the Lord!!.JPG)
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From backstage.
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David sharing his experiences with the orphans. He did a great job! It's hard to believe the night earlier we were all roasting soft pretzels on a bonfire. :).JPG)
The Adopted Children's Choir did a wonderful job that night....JPG)
Here's Phil, David and the kids from the Choir... .JPG)
Catching up with good friends....JPG)
Thanks everyone who came out to the event, and for everyone else who supported it!!
Listen in on an interview with one of Bring Me Hope's most beloved families!!
The day began just like any other, but turned out to be the one that changed her life the most. One morning in China, a ten year old girl’s mother instructed her daughter to “not come home from school that afternoon.” The daughter complied and went to her aunt’s home. A strange absence of news from her parents lingered for several days until the little girl heard that they had taken their lives. That was the day she became an orphan.
Nicole Chmelar recounted this story over the phone as she waited by Gate A3 at the Quad City International Airport. It was a gross exaggeration of a name for a place hidden in the cornfields of Iowa and possessing only one restaurant. But she was full of anticipation for her upcoming trips to Minnesota and Ontario, Canada for the Bring Me Hope 2009 Speaking Tour.
“I’m so excited to connect with the people hosting us and everyone we will meet there,” Nicole said. “But it’s definitely very interesting because I’ve never gone on a speaking tour before…” she said with a hint of humor in her voice.
Preparation for the tour included a variety of practical to-dos, but looking over her journal from past trips to China proved to be especially helpful. “Reading over the stories I experienced with the kids made me remember why we’re doing this,” she said.
“She has so much hurt,” Nicole said referring to the girl who became an orphan at age ten. “But I saw the difference that the time at camp had on her. It helped her to heal. Now I want to share with other people how they can change lives like hers. But hey, I’m on the plane now, so I have to go. I’ll be in touch, ok?” And with that, the kick off of the ’09 tour began.
(Written by K.Chase)
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Tom and Alex doing the first signings...
Tomorrow's the big day; We're heading off to reach the ends of the earth (or at least wherever we end up) by starting our offical tour! It doesn't matter if you live in Los Angeles or Lancaster, Southampton or Sunrise Beach...we're coming to you!! So come meet us along the way...We can't wait to see you!! (And somebody please give David some poptarts... :)
