Hinson Hope: Greeting and Salutations

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Greeting and Salutations

Throughout my life, I have received many greetings. Hey! Hello! How are ya? Happy Birthday! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! But none have stirred my heart quite like this:

For the first time, Ruslan has referred to us as his family. It's funny how something so small can mean so much, but it does. When you give birth to a child, they have no choice but to call you their family. It's all they've ever known. But this is a new experience for us ALL. Nothing is a "given." We are honored that he would think of us as family. And we can't wait til he's home!

"Let's Start Talking" had a group visit the kids in Ukraine. The boys really enjoyed it. And they had some sort of pirate-themed party. Ruslan and Andrey sent Levi and Noah their pirate patches. The boys wore them proudly all afternoon and then hung them on their bulletin boards so they wouldn't lose their gift from their new big brothers.

Argh!

In closing, Ruslan says, "I am glad that we'll be a family soon. I am looking forward to our meeting. God bless you for your love." We echo those sentiments! Right back atcha, kiddo! We long for the day when we can say, face to face, "Hello, family!"

4 comments:

Debra Reymundo AtchisonAugust 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Incredible joy!!! We are so excited for your family! Slavs Bogu!
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Mika HinsonAugust 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Thank you, Debra! Hope your family is well!
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Dawn McKenzieAugust 22, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Mika,
Lila Earwood and Bev Custer from Montgomery Bld. church of Christ in Alb. told us about your story and gave me the link to your blog. We know the boys you are adopting! My husband, Mark, and I adopted two girls from Ukraine two years ago. Zhanna and Ella are now 14 and 15 and doing quite well. When we adopted them from the orphanage in Mariupol we stayed at the TLC for 6 weeks. We had the chance to get to know Ruslan and Andray at that time. They are sweet and funny boys. We enjoyed them very much. When we were there we understood that they were not adoptable, but apparently their situation has changed. Will you and your husband be staying at the TLC when you go to get the boys? We would be glad to give you any info. we can or help you out in any way. We're praying for you! Blessings,
Dawn McKenzie - goldenmcks@juno.com
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Mika HinsonAugust 22, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Dawn!!! Cannot wait to tell the boys about your girls and our connection. YES, we will be staying at the TLC. Love when God brings the right people into my life. :)
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Thank You!!!! Piece by piece, you're bringing them home!

1 Leslie Jordan, 2 Shelly Bradberry, 3-5 Mema and Poppie Hinson, 6 Christina and Carson Thetford, 7 Beth and Ty Purcell, 8-11 Grammy and Grandpa Freeman, 12 Cory and Jill Axton, 13-16 Michael and Michelle Heitland, 17-18 Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Davis, 19 Sarah and Joel Schopp, 20-21 Bruce and Patti Bonar, 22 Sweet Aamina Kate Miller, 23 Tiffany and Jimmy Sanders, 24-25 Patti and Steve Sikes, 26 Robin Brush, 27 Evelyn Brush, 28-29 Aunt Ginger and Uncle Kenyon, 30 Natalie and Ryan Plock, 31-32 Jan and Philip Nichols, 33-34 Phillip Berryhill, 35 Ruth and Bennie Tate, 36 Lauren Whitworth, 37 Emily and Jonathan Christian, 38-39 Jill LaMay, 40-43 Geneal and Gayle Frederick, 44 Jenny Davis, 45 Ava Manwell, 46 Carli Manwell, 47 Shari, Maeli and Mark Manwell, 48 Dr. and Mrs. Kim Pratt, 49 Colleen Fitzgerald, 50 Sarah Tate, 51 Laura Clark, 52-57 Dr. and Mrs. Iorga, 58-59 Kathy and Wally Baehr, 60 Baby Emma Kate Thetford, 61 Lawrence Coleman, 62 Rosie Coleman, 63 Rachel Coleman, 64 Scott Coleman and 65 Jami Coleman, 66 Mark and Pam Cox, 67-72 Bonnie and Brian Bassham, 73-74 Dr. and Mrs. Iorga, 75-83 Mema and Poppie Hinson, 84-85 Lila and Rodney Earwood, 86 Amy and Stephen McDonough, 87 Kristy, Sean and Kieran Burks, 88 Maghen Mann, 89-90 Taylor Marlow, 91-92 Jenna Featherston Silvers, 93 Lysette Klop, 94 Jordan Maples, 95 Amy and Rob Schlup, 96-99 Mema and Poppie Hinson, 100 Jenny and Andrew Kelly, 101 Amy and Stephen McDonough, 102 Ken and Sandy Maxwell, 103 Glenda and Dan Baker, 104 Michelle and Brian Cooke, 105-110 Melissa and John Eck, 111-114 Barbara Broadie, 115 Deana Nichols, 116-119 Sharon and Herb Lomax, 120-127 Mary Watson, 128-147 Sarah and Steve Freeman, 148-156 Felicia and Barry Whitworth, 157 Marah Canfield, 158-159 Maggie and Ella Summers, 160-161 Glenna and Wayne Roark, 162 Lynette Kelly, 163 Tara and John Gilson, 164-165 Summer and Luke Nelson, 166-168 Jenny and Andrew Kelly, 169-171 Grammy and Grandpa Freeman, 172-173 Abby and Cooper Sanders, 174 Lorie and Philip Kelly, 175 Tracy Hagar, 176-177 Aunt Janice, 178-210 Anonymous, 211-217 Katie Welch, 218-219 Shelly and Whitley Bradberry, 220 Jin Jo Gentry, 221 Karen Mann, 222-225 Aunt Ginger and Uncle Kenyon, 226 Jamie and Rock Rodebush, 227 Kendra Kastner, 228-238 Mema and Poppie Hinson, 239-240 Jordan Maples, 241-242 Charity Miller Clough, 243 Amy Sargeant, 244-245 Bennie Tate, 246-248 Judy Barker, 249 Marisa Gilliam, 250-251 Joy & Todd Crabtree (in honor of Elizabeth and Laura Crabtree, and 252 Madison Whitworth!