Category Archives: New Horizons Hosting Program Today might have been one of the longest days of my life. Not kidding. Wait–have I already said that a few times this summer? Okay, well–today was a close tie to all those others:) Started our day with babysitter Karissa arriving at 9am. Today was dentist day for Princess T–and we were heading down town […]  My parents are amazing. Just truly amazing. They have embraced and loved T as they have all their grandchildren. Every now and then, Nana and Papa will invite just ONE grandchild to their house. They get ALL their attention and love. Papa and Nana asked if they could have T for a weekend…and they didn’t […] Thank you for documenting your journey. As a soon to be foster mamma I find your experience and wisdom invaluable!! Don’t be surprised if she displays a wry smile and says, “MIPS MIPS UNACCEPTABLE!” She may leave off unacceptable as she is still struggling with pronouncing that one. T is a delight. Our hearts are forever richer. And yes, I immediately noticed and appreciated (we won’t discuss tears ;-)the significance of this orphaned child seeing to it that each and every goat got a treat. She circled the pen until she could get past the dominant, more aggressive animals to see that every single one was taken care of. Thank you so much for sharing your story. God asks that we have faith the size of a mustard seed so I’m confident that He can grow her into a wonderful young lady and one day a godly mommy because of the example you have given her! Some of you may wonder what is up with hosting an orphan from an orphanage for 5 weeks through programs like New Horizons for Children. What is the purpose? Why is our family hosting? Maybe some of you have wondered, but not been bold enough to ask as you can clearly see how the Lord […] Sounds like such a great program!! I’m interested to hear of any other ones you know of, too (ones that come highly recommended) –Very cool!! Thank you for this information! I am definitely going to import it into my facebook for others to see! My husband and I went through a time of fear over our adoption: would the birth country REALLY grant us custody of these kids (you foster them for 3-6 mos in country)? Through prayer and soul searching we came to the realization that love and family and sharing Jesus is NEVER wasted and any day you are loved and cared for is a good day! I pray “T” gives her life to Jesus and that God will continue to move in her life. I pray she changes the world! I pray God gives you and your family the strength and grace to love her well! Karen Twombly Hi. I recently ‘happened’ across the site New Horizons for Children (NHfC). We are very excited to share in this way! However, I have a few questions and would love to have answers from someone that has already experienced this opportunity. In researching, I found your site. Hopefully you can help. Questions regarding NHfC: 1) Is the child allowed to take gifts home? Are their restrictions? 2) Are we to provide dental and eye exams? (I saw this with another org.) 3) Is insurance provided for the child by NHfC? 4) What should I be concerned with for the home safety check? 5) Is the child ‘ours’ for the entire visit or are their obligations to NHfC or others? (On other hosting sites I found mandatory day camp and Saturday group meetings. Doesn’t leave much.) 6) Where does the chaperone stay? Are they from the orphanage? Are they Christian? I so Greatly appreciate your time! Thank You! Alysha We hosted this summer from China with New Horizons! I came across your blog while doing a search for something completely different. We hosted a teen boy while we have 3 girls under 12 years old. Hosting is certainly NOT for the weak and takes much prayer preparation! We would absolutely host again- we were able to see the amazing difference it made in his self-esteem and understanding what a family is all about. Our prayer is that when the Holy Spirit calls his heart, he’ll be able to recognize God b/c he has already experienced the love of a family. Some people don’t understand how you can host and then let them go, but it is no different than a mission trip to an orphanage, you are just ministering to one orphan than many. So glad to hear that your experience went so well and I hope to see you on the NHFC facebook board sometime!  Just a couple of weeks ago–this was totally NOT on our radar. We had typical summer plans in the works–Richard will go to Zambia to do ministry work with Wiphan. The kids will go to Vacation Bible School and a sports camp here and there. And maybe we’d take a few little day trips on […] What a wonderful program! Good luck as you bring Tetyana to the U.S. My sister-in-law is Ukrainian and I just passed your blog on to her. She lives in Wisconsin (like me) but speaks fluent Ukrainian (?) and would be an excellent person to offer support or encouragement to Tetyana if you ever need someone for her to talk to. I send her a link to your blog, so hopefully you will hear from her. I am praying for this journey!! So many others i know are joining me in prayer and beleiving for this amazing young woman!! blessings to you! Praying for a miracle. I’m so glad you’re doing this! |
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Beautiful Post!
You explain the details so well.
Absolutely beautiful!
Love you Andrea and your big beautiful heart! There are so many things I want to say in response to this post because just about every sentence ministered to me, and I know it is doing the same for others. You’re right! We can ALL do something to change the world for just ONE! I love that in your obedience, saying YES to God this summer you have shown all of us just one more way that can be done. This is the real stuff!!
Andrea…have been following your journey with T especially! We are welcoming Alyona (14 year old orphan from Ukraine!) into our home SATURDAY! We were a ‘last minute host’ as her host family fell thru. It has taken me too long to tell you that God used your posting of your world to prep me to say ‘yes’ quickly when this opportunity came. We adopted 2 boys from ET a year ago and had an 18 year old drop in for a year before. What you have reminded me so well is that God does not call us to love because it’s EASY. If that were the case, we wouldn’t even begin to ‘taste and see’ that the Lord is good. I’m grateful for you taking the time to share. I don’t know how I will when there will be 3 teens in my house and 3 youngers too. Regardless I have to believe and hope for a family for her. More importantly I pray for the LOVE of Jesus to somehow change her AND go home with her. I believe you’ve shown Jesus’ love to T. I’m grateful. I already ache at the thought of your T and my Alyona going back on that plane. God can and will see fit to meet them …maybe through a family..but definitely through His son. Thank you!!! May Jesus’ presence be the biggest blessing you’ve experienced in all this! p.s. It was thru healing of my Lymes disease that God led us to adopt;p go figure!
Yay! Breakthrough! Love it!