Blessings for the Children!!

We are getting close to travel and wanted to gather some items for the children that
we will leave behind. We hope that you can participate in blessing a child by helping us gather one or more of the following items:

Childrens tylenol or Motrin (the Walmart brand is fine )
A large suitcase for packing supplies (we are bring 3-4 suitcases and we already have 2)
New/Gently used developmental toys and games
Desperately need new socks and underwear for 3-8 year olds
Bandaids, toothbrushes, kids toothpaste
Stickers,bracelets, hair things for girls,craft kits, beads, etc.....
We have lots of clothing but if anyone has new items...we will certainly bring those. These children don't receive many new things so it always nice to bring them something they can call their own!!!

Thanks for being on this journey with us and for being a blessing in the life of a child!!
Petrins X 6

Seth Holding His family album!!! February 2009

This photo was taken a few days ago . All of his friends are very excited

to learn of Seth's family, especially his brother and sisters. He carries his family

album everywhere he goes!!  Ok, I am still drying up tears.....soon this little boy

will change our lives forever!!!

 

The difference a day makes!!!

Well, I posted yesterday about the frustrating circumstances surrounding Seth's adoption and my impatience. Although we felt like nothing was being accomplished, God was working behind the scenes.
We are so excited to be able to share this news with you all. We received word from the government of Mongolia yesterday that we were approved as Seth's parents, officially matched with him and forwarded to the committee that decides when we can travel to bring him home. They are telling us that it could be as early as next month but could take up to 3 months. Knowing Mongolia, it will be at least 3 months but we trust Gods timing and are so thankful for this break through. Please continue to pray for Seth as he finds out that he is not forgotten and that his forever family is coming for him. I am sure he will have mixed feelings at first as he is leaving the only family he has ever known. In time, I am sure he will begin to realize the amazing plan God has for his life. We are so thankful to all of you for standing in gap with us during this emotional, now joyful time:) If you are interested in following our trip, you can do that by signing up below to receive updates/posts. We are so thankful for the tremendous support we have in you. God Bless!!

Patience is a Virtue

Much of this post has been deleted by the Petrin Family.......we dont want to give any reason for our case to be delayed!!  

For me, today's test is patience and I think I have failed. The good news is, I'll have tomorrow to practice my patience. Please continue to pray for this man that is holding things up,that he would not be able to rest until he does the right thing. Also for Seth to remain healthy and emotionally open to what God has in store for him.....little does he know!!!

Blessings,
Stacy

Heart to Heart....Merry Christmas!!!

In an orphanage on the other side of the world, you celebrated Christmas with the only family you have ever really known. Today, we want you to know that there is another family that loves you and can't wait until you are HOME!!! Know that your forever family, who loves and adores you, missed you this Christmas morning. As we celebrated the birth of Christ today, we cannot help but to rejoice for we know the plans and purposes He has for you. Your new bicycle sits still by the tree and your presents remain wrapped....yet with much joy and anticipation of your arrival. Before we know it and in the Lord's perfect timing, you will be in our arms forever: speaking English,zipping up and down the street on your new bicycle, bringing mommy bugs and worms, swimming with your brother and sisters and getting into typical little boy mischief:) We can't wait to see you smile, hear you laugh, tickle your belly, mend your bumps and bruises and read you good night stories topped with sweet kisses. Across the miles and from our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas, Seth Batbileg Petrin, we can't wait to bring you home, son!!

Love,
Your Forever Family
Daddy,Mommy, Nathan, Kaytlin and Maiah
XOXOXOXO

Decembe 5th, 2008 Happy Birthday Seth!!!

Well, we did not get the best news for Seth's birthday as the government is done working for 2008 which means another delay in getting our son home. One thing we do know is that this will be the last birthday he celebrates without his family. Specifically, we need prayers for Seth's health as Mongolia has brutal winters and his preparation for leaving the orphanage. Most would think this is an easy transition but he is already 6 years old and had probably come to the conclusion that the orphanage is where he would spend the rest of his young life. To him, he is warm and safe and gets a few meals a day. Little does he realize the plan that God has for him. Also, pray for the orphanage director to release a letter that is needed to complete Seths release from the orphanage. This letter has really held things up. Please continue to lift us up as waiting can be weary on one's emotions and we have 3 children anxiously waiting for their brother to come home. We love you all and thank you for your love and support. Hopefully, the next update will be from the airport as we are leaving.....yipee!!!

Coffee for Seth!!

Today, Derek and I were reading and talking about orphans and how much money we still had to raise in order to complete Seth's adoption. $10,000 may seem like a lot but not in comparison to the $66,000 we have been blessed with for both Maiah and Seth's adoptions. So, we were talking about ideas and looking at some statistics and we realized how much money is spent on coffee daily in the US. Here are some mind boggling stats....

Today, 38,493 more children will become ORPHANS.....
30,000 children under age 5 will die of STARVATION....
200 million children are living on the STREETS....
Every 2 seconds another child will age out of an orphanage with NO FAMILY
Americans will spend 5.4 million dollars on chewing gum and 50 million dollars on COFFEE
We spend 50 million dollars a day on coffee. I began to wonder if we could get 2000 people/friends/family to pick a day and sacrifice their Starbucks/Dunkin Donuts/Wawa/or maybe your coffee is really a coke or two:) Anyway, we would have nearly 10,000$. So would you consider giving up a coffee/drink (3-5$)to help us complete our adoption. Adoption is an amazing journey/process and we would love for you to be part of it.