Folks that know our history and have followed our journey when this blog first got started when we went to adopt Sergiy know prior to leaving for him we made our last call to him and it did not show well to be good signs. He was avoiding our call, once we talked to him I could not hear that joy, laughter, I love you Mama like I had in the past. We lost him. Needless to say I knew he was not coming home we flew. He never came home and there was a battle for Sergiys heart, mind and soul. The orphanage staff fought along side us. It was a battle still fresh in my mind.
Our recent trip for the boys. My last call to Sash before takeoff was not well. He was alive, alert and sounded freaked out. Then he said mum I have a girlfriend please don't come for me as I could hear someone coaxing him in the background. I explained to him I am coming not just for you so you are stuck seeing me. I told him I loved him and would see him in a couple days and ended the call. As folks know none of the boys made it home. The battle for the boys was like a dream that was so intense and real and you have to wake yourself up to stop it. But our battle was real and again one never forgotten. But God still was and is with us and the boys. I know his word does not go void. I know God fought before us, beside us, behind us in inside us in each and every loss we have endured.
When I told God I was done, when I told him I was through moving forward to adopt again. That feeling months ago that there was one more teenage boy that was put heavily on my heart by God I put that away after losing the boys thinking maybe I had it all wrong. I know what I felt, I believed what I felt, and I have no questions it was only from God and Joe had the same feeling as well but in a sense it was too much for me to think about, process or let take over my mind. I was done. Every 3 months God has been sending me back to Ukraine. It has been a pattern. I told him I am at 3 months and I ain't going back. Then David reached out to me the very next day in October begging for a family. Reaching far and wide to others and myself, he was willing to let me in to know who he is knowing I was on his side and biggest cheerleader to advocate for him. Meanwhile I was falling in love with this boy and it was mutual as he openly told me I love you Nicole and want to be in your family. This was a brave move as he did not reach out to others nor ask other families to adopt him nor tell them he loved them. So move forward with me to today.....today was the call before blast off for me in a couple days. I am packed and ready to go, short on money and scared to freaking death of once again returning empty handed. I keep seeking God in faith that he has brought us to this ledge and although my toes are hanging over again will David jump and come home, will the funds needed come in to adopt him. In my head I am prepared for rejection once again. I was actually hoping and preparing he would say nope I changed my mind so then I do not have to go through the loss again and I can cancel my flight although I love this boy so much, shut this door and walk away, dust my hands off and move on. The feelings remind me of wanting so badly to jump out of a plane and you have waiting years and years to do it and the moment comes. You got your pack on, you are all geared up, your safety gear has been checked, your goggles are on, your hair is contained so you can see Gods beauty from high above going all the way down, your boots are on snug and you are ready to roll. Then........you JUMP and you are so darn scared all the way down you are screaming with your eyes closed! You can't see a darn thing cause you are so freaked out. Well that is me......so I have to remind myself.....God told me there was 1, UNO, ONE more BOY. I did not go looking for David nor any child to adopt at this point. David found me. God put family on his heart. God put our family on his heart. God put him on our hearts. I said I will only advocate for you but the pressure will be on you because kiddo you gotta me made of steal to put up with my drilling after the losses of my boys. I told him put on your Armor to fight the enemy as we go to battle to find you a family. So today Joe, Kolya, myself, Tania and Stopha made the call to David. Joe and I both nervous knowing this is the call that is going to tell us if he is coming home and do I fly. The dreaded call and I was preparing for impact and rejection. Well folks HE IS COMING HOME! He is set, he is ready, he is determined and he wants family like the air he breathes. We all shared funny stories and talked about life at home and once he is here. The call ended with a prayer as always and I love you Mama, shared I love you's, giggles and we miss you.
So where are we now.....I leave December 3rd we have $14,312.05 to raise to be fully funded. I am so completely incapable by any means to raise these funds. Again I remind myself God lead this boy to me (us), God brought him to me (us). I am clinging to trust and obey and these verses. Luke 1:37—“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Mark 9:23—“All things are possible to him that believeth.”
Mark 9:23—“All things are possible to him that believeth.”
To read our story about David please visit this link:
http://andthisonematters.blogspot.com/2013/11/november-2013-after-i-claimed-to-god.html
These are the events we have going on in order to bring David home!
LIVE CHRISTMAS AUCTION FOR DAVID. DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TO HELP BRING DAVID HOME! PAY NO TAX, TAX-DEDUCTIONS WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR DONATION TO BRING DAVID HOME, HELPING US MAKE ONE LESS ORPHAN AND BRING OUR BOY HOME! IT'S A WIN WIN! AUCTION ENDS DECEMBER 1ST!
CLICK HERE TO GO INTO THE AUCTION:
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GRANT MATCH!
WE HAVE BEEN OFFERED $360.00 MATCH GRANT. IT CANNOT AND WILL NOT FUND UNTIL $360.00 HAS BEEN RAISED AND I LEAVE IN 4 DAYS AND THIS MATCH GRANT MUST BE MET IN 2 WEEKS OR LESS OR THE MONEY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO US. OUR REECE'S RAINBOW TICKER MUST READ THIS AMOUNT EXACTLY TO FUND $4,108.76.
IF YOU FEEL LEAD TO HELP OUR FAMILY REACH THIS MATCH GRANT FOR DENIS YOU CAN MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THIS LINK:
http://reecesrainbow.org/69198/sponsordewberry-3
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DOLLARS FOR DAVID!
THIS IS A MASS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT BEING PUT ON TO HELP YOU SHOP RIGHT FROM HOME AND HELP BRING DAVID HOME.
HERE IS THE DIRECT LINK TO THE EVENT!
https://www.facebook.com/events/428419903946566/428511853937371/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
Shop from all our
generous vendors websites from the comfort of your home and a portion of
their commissions will go towards the adoption fund to bring David
home.
1. Isagenix - Nicole Trimble Dewberry
All Natural Weight Loss, Cellular Cleansing and Skin Care.
Enroll with a 30 Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System or any other Pack as an Associate with Autoship and 100% of the commission will help bring David home.
Order online at dawndewberry.isagenix.com or contact Denise Trimble Collins (919-552-6988) to set up your account and tell her it is for the Dewberry fundraiser.
2. Origami Owl - Kris Haase
She will donate 50% of her commission.
Go to: www.krishaase.origamiowl.c
If you have questions you can contact her at kris.haase@gmail.com
Submit orders by Dec. 15 for Christmas delivery.
3. Choffy - Melissa Macy - Independent Choffy Distributor
www.drinkchoffy.com/macy
Send Melissa an email after you place your order and include your order number with a note letting her know this was for the Dewberry fundraiser.
4. Thirty-One gifts - Karen Kochies
20% of all sales go to Dewberry Family. www.mythirtyone.com/105053
and guests can click on "My Parties" to find Dewberry Fundraiser.
Please order by Dec. 9 for Christmas delivery.
5. Noonday Collection - Kristin Cowan Harvey
Dewberry adoption will receive 20%.
www.kristinharvey.noondayc
Write Dewberry adoption in the trunk show box.
6. Usborne Books - Stacey DiBlasi Seeley
Up to 25% of commission will be donated.
https://y3322.myubam.com/
7. Doodlebuckets - Amy McCoy
www.doodlebuckets.com
See special Gift Basket below in comments.
8. Young Living Essential Oils - Angela Johnson Campbell
20% of commission goes to the Dewberry's adoption.
www.youngliving.org/ajd464
Please PM Angela and tell her your order is for the Dewberry adoption.
9. Scentsy - Bianca Montelaro-Olivier
https://
1. Isagenix - Nicole Trimble Dewberry
All Natural Weight Loss, Cellular Cleansing and Skin Care.
Enroll with a 30 Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System or any other Pack as an Associate with Autoship and 100% of the commission will help bring David home.
Order online at dawndewberry.isagenix.com or contact Denise Trimble Collins (919-552-6988) to set up your account and tell her it is for the Dewberry fundraiser.
2. Origami Owl - Kris Haase
She will donate 50% of her commission.
Go to: www.krishaase.origamiowl.c
If you have questions you can contact her at kris.haase@gmail.com
Submit orders by Dec. 15 for Christmas delivery.
3. Choffy - Melissa Macy - Independent Choffy Distributor
www.drinkchoffy.com/macy
Send Melissa an email after you place your order and include your order number with a note letting her know this was for the Dewberry fundraiser.
4. Thirty-One gifts - Karen Kochies
20% of all sales go to Dewberry Family. www.mythirtyone.com/105053
and guests can click on "My Parties" to find Dewberry Fundraiser.
Please order by Dec. 9 for Christmas delivery.
5. Noonday Collection - Kristin Cowan Harvey
Dewberry adoption will receive 20%.
www.kristinharvey.noondayc
Write Dewberry adoption in the trunk show box.
6. Usborne Books - Stacey DiBlasi Seeley
Up to 25% of commission will be donated.
https://y3322.myubam.com/
7. Doodlebuckets - Amy McCoy
www.doodlebuckets.com
See special Gift Basket below in comments.
8. Young Living Essential Oils - Angela Johnson Campbell
20% of commission goes to the Dewberry's adoption.
www.youngliving.org/ajd464
Please PM Angela and tell her your order is for the Dewberry adoption.
9. Scentsy - Bianca Montelaro-Olivier
https://
Look for Dewberry under My Open Parties.
Order by Dec. 17 for Christmas delivery.
More to come including Norwex and Avon
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How would you like to receive or gift this gorgeous gift basket from Doodlebuckets and have the entire purchase price go towards the Dewberry's adoption?
How would you like to receive or gift this gorgeous gift basket from Doodlebuckets and have the entire purchase price go towards the Dewberry's adoption?
This is a 1 time deal so first come, first served.
"First Noel Deluxe Christmas Gift Basket
This magnificent over-sized basket filled with Christian gifts and gourmet savories and sweets will definitely remind them of God's goodness and of the true meaning of Christmas! This is an exquisite gift that features a wonderful selection of meaningful Christian gifts and a host of choice gourmet treats all set in a stunning handcrafted basket. Trimmed with snow covered boughs of pine and red holly berries, this is a truly awesome gift basket that will elicit nothing but rave reviews!!"
"First Noel Deluxe Christmas Gift Basket
This magnificent over-sized basket filled with Christian gifts and gourmet savories and sweets will definitely remind them of God's goodness and of the true meaning of Christmas! This is an exquisite gift that features a wonderful selection of meaningful Christian gifts and a host of choice gourmet treats all set in a stunning handcrafted basket. Trimmed with snow covered boughs of pine and red holly berries, this is a truly awesome gift basket that will elicit nothing but rave reviews!!"
This divine collection of gifts and goodies includes:
A stunning ceramic "We Believe" frame, perfect for their favorite holiday photo
A lovely Christmas Journal
A Christian Bookmark
"Hope, Joy, Love and Peace" themed gourmet Snack Mix
Holiday Blend and Gingerbread gourmet Coffee
A box of Peppermint Tea
Peppermint Bark
Handmade Chocolate Fudge
Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies
Chocolate Wafer Rolls
A White Chocolate covered Gopher Turtle and Pure Milk Chocolate covered Cashews
Dark Chocolate Mint Delights
Gourmet Sweet Chips (delicious Chocolate Caramel Chips with sprinkles)
Almond Caramel Chews
Vanilla Fudge Party mix in a Festive Christmas tote
"Europe's Best" assorted Chocolate Dipped Cookies
Salted Pistachios in their shell
Decadent Chocolate Truffles
Brie Cheese Spread
Crackers
Honey Mustard Pretzels
Crunchy and addicting Romano Sourdough Squares
PRICE OF BASKET IS A DONATION OF $250.00
TO GET THIS BASKET AND MAKE YOUR DONATION PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK BELOW! PUT YOUR NAME AND $250.00 AND IT IS YOURS! THEN WE WILL CONTACT YOU!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202063252255422&set=gm.428512297270660&type=1&theater
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