The other day I received a link to our agency's orphan care update. The head of Hannah's Hope had written a letter. Our little guy was mentioned in it and his picture was in it. Some of what she wrote included: "Our mission is to make up for all the hardship children endure before they come to us. Some kids arrive hardly alive, wasted by malnourishment, suffering from infectious diseases and maltreatment. Many children come to us with flat personalities because their past circumstances have forced them to give up." She told a story of a little girl that they couldn't save. Then she said, "I know that God has brought us other children and helped us fight for their lives. S, M, A and Yonatan are among them." Hannah's Hope is known for their great care. I had always assumed that Kobe was transferred to HH as a last ditch effort in order to save his life. (He was only 6 pounds at 2 months when he came into Hannah's Hope.) This update confirms what I thought all along. The picture that was in this update is one we have seen before. However, I have never put them side by side. Wow!!!It totally takes my breath away. It is so overwhelming on so many levels. God saved our son's life by getting him into HH. We are so lucky that we chose the agency we did that has the transition home of Hannah's Hope. Our little guy got great care and was so loved. That isn't not normal at all. The orphanages are not good places. The kids may get fed ONCE a day! The babies don't cry because they know they aren't going to get held. The rooms are plain and boring. What a huge, huge blessing the transition home of Hannah's Hope is! I can't imagine going to Ethiopia on our first trip, loving our child, and leaving him for an unknown amount of time after seeing the terrible conditions that must kids live in. We are so thankful for our agency, Almaz, HH, and the special mothers. Most importaly we thank God for saving our son's life. I ask you to take time to click on this link. Read the "Letter from Almaz." It is worth your time." http://allgodschildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AGCI_SponsorUpdate_2.13.pdf
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