HopeHouse International®

A Ministry for Orphans

The Nezdojminoga Family

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One day our pastor’s wife told us there were two young boys in the children’s hospital because their mother had abandoned them. She asked if we would consider getting to know them because after the boys left the hospital they would be sent to different orphanages and may never know that they were brothers.

After waiting for official permission, we were allowed to visit them. Every day we came to the hospital after work with diapers and clothes for them. But in the hospital, most of the diapers and clothes were taken away. The boys were deprived of any care and nurture. Losha, the oldest brother at three years old, did not even speak a word.

The day finally came when we were allowed to take the boys home from the hospital where a new, full life was waiting for them. At that time, we decided to dedicate our lives not only to the Lord, but also to all children who were doomed to be orphans and deprived of parental love. The Lord used us to save two small lives despite the fact that we were just a young couple with little experience. We continue to pour into them God’s love and ours.

We have since adopted another son and our children know that our family will continue to grow. Thanks to the help of HopeHouse International®, our home in process will soon have enough space for a large family and all the future orphaned children God will bring into our lives.

– Mom and Dad


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The Palatov Family

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About a year after we married, I had the opportunity to help some friends at a camp for kids from various orphanages in the region north of Kyiv. There I met Maxim, who was almost 10 years old at the time. We connected right away, and a few weeks later I brought my husband back to meet him. Half a year later, after countless documents, court procedures and required classes, we brought him home as our son.  

During that time I got pregnant with our first baby, and about six months after joining our family, Maxim got a little sister, Liza Joy.  Without knowing it, our sweet girl has brought about more change in Maxim’s life than we could ever hope for as parents. In her sweet innocence as a baby, she gave him the opportunity to love and be loved that he missed in his early life.  I thank God for using Liza (and later her younger brother and sister) to show Maxim His love and His design for the family.

When Liza was one year old I got pregnant with our next child, and we began to pray for a bigger place to live. We had our own apartment at the time, but it was very small (about 360 square feet). Liza slept in our small bedroom, and we divided the small kitchen in half for Maxim to have his own space. We prayed about having a home big enough to have guests over, and with enough bedrooms to adopt more children. God is answering that prayer through HopeHouse International®.

Finally, early this spring, our local social services called to say that a brother and sister from our village had recently received orphan status and were available if we wanted them. Although they were older than we were originally looking for because of our younger kids, we decided to pray and meet them. They fit right in with our family and we decided to pursue their adoption. Nazar and Angelina have now officially been with us for a few months, and we are all adjusting to life as a family of eight!  

Raising kids is hard, raising adopted kids is hard, and raising six kids is hard. Our life is extremely full with both of us working full-time and involved in full-time educational ministry. Our kids are 16, 10, 8, 5, 3, and 11 months old. We are always tired at the end of the day. But we are convinced that God calls His children to do hard things and we trust that He will continue to provide the love, patience, and energy that we need to invest in our all of our kids emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We hope that our children will see the value of serving God and others and grow up to do the same.  

We are grateful for your prayers for each of us as we strive to live out the gospel in our family.

– Mom
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Where Are They Now?

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HopeHouse Child Dasha | Adopted at Age 5


Dasha is kind, responsible, fair, sensitive and smart. She studied well and graduated from college. She became a follower of Christ and was baptized. Recently, our Dasha got married. Things weren’t always easy for Dasha, read more about her past below. 

Dasha had experienced a lot in her five years before we adopted her. Hunger, fear, loneliness. . . Her biological mother brought many men home. We do not know what was happening in front of the child, but she was very afraid of men, especially if someone smelled of alcohol. 

Her biological mother left her in a shelter. When Dasha was brought to the local orphanage, she was emotionally detached and very sad. When we met Dasha in the orphanage, she had bruises under her eyes. She was very thin and appeared not to have been bathed for a long time.

We soon became as one. She became very attached to me (mother), she did not let me go anywhere, held on to my skirt in the literal sense of the word. At first, she did not trust my husband and did not look into his eyes but would rather turn away. If my husband wanted to hug me, she ran to me and screamed: “My mother!” After a short time, she began to blossom. And even her heart healed so quickly!  I do not know how this can be explained, but it was as if we were more her biological parents – as if we shared one heart. 

For my husband and I, it was a great joy and blessing to take care of her, to love her and to watch her grow. Dasha is also very grateful that we have each other. 

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The Godzuk Family

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“Two of these five adopted children are birth-siblings. Their mom was an alcoholic, and was very cruel. At the time they were removed from the family, they were 5 years and 1.5 years old. The boy was left with numerous traces of physical violence, including cigarette burns. The emotional wounds sustained by the girl were even worse. Soon after they were removed from the family, they were adopted into our family through the ministry of HopeHouse International®.

When adopted, they brought all their pain with them. They did not trust anyone. They were waiting for abuse and violence. We had to work hard, work on ourselves and learn with the help of the Soul-Care™ Trauma Curriculum how to help our children overcome all the pain in their early lives. Step by step, journeying over disappointment, we helped them remove their armor of mistrust and alienation . . . layer by layer.

After time has passed, these children are now unrecognizable. Our daughter is a beautiful girl, gifted with creative talent and an artistic vision of the world – she paints beautiful pictures. Our son now trusts us and supports and cares for his younger siblings. He is doing well in school, playing soccer, and even likes to cook.

We see every day that the LOVE of Christ transforms and heals deeply wounded hearts. Thank you HopeHouse International® and Soul-Care™ for making us a family and giving us the tools and support we needed to help our children thrive.” 

– Mom and Dad (Godzuk Family) 

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Paying it Forward . . .

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“One dream we had for our family was for a ministry and a place to serve. Thanks to HopeHouse International® we have such a place . . . our home. We worship God together; our children sing and play musical instruments. And this kind of worship touches people’s hearts.

We also invite hungry and poor people to come, and we feed them. In half a year, more than 50 people have come. They learn about God. We read the Bible together and sing. They contact us for prayer. Our children take an active part in this service: preparing food, distributing it to people in need, and praying for them. And we are very happy that they see faith in action, carrying out the gospel through service.

This is possible because of people like you who serve God and help families like ours. We often pray with our children and thank God for HopeHouse International® and ask for His blessings on you. Thank you.”

The Kravchuks | 5 Adopted Children

HopeHouse International Family, Dnipro Ukraine

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Friday Adoptions: Meet Olga!

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No Longer An Orphan

 

Olga is no longer afraid of what her future might hold. Her future is secure as part of her  HopeHouse International family’s devotion, love, nurture and protection.

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Friday Adoptions: Meet Victoria!

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No Longer An Orphan

 

Many nights in the orphanage, Victoria cried herself to sleep with fears, “I will never be adopted. No one will ever want me.”

Victoria is now free from those fears. She is joyfully loved and forever wanted as part of her new HopeHouse International family.

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Tuesday Treasures: HopeHouse Wedding

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What a blessing as this beautiful HopeHouse International daughter marries a worship pastor! Together they will no doubt impact many for Christ! This is a picture of the exponential effect of HopeHouse International!

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In many countries, adequate housing is a barrier for most citizens, and it is a government prerequisite for adoption in most cases. HopeHouse International® enables adoptions by addressing adequate housing needs which result in three or more children being given a family and a future. Won't you consider joining our mission. Learn more by clicking one of the areas of interest above.

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