Meet our Families

Meet our families!
Thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, Sea of Faces has been able to award sixteen grants. Meet our families and get a small glimpse of how God is moving. We are blessed to be a part of their amazing journeys. After each name you'll see the country of adoption, how many biological children the family has and how many children they've adopted prior to this adoption.
	Leon and Donna McClymont (China/3/1) - In 2005, the McClymonts adopted their son, Noah, from China. A few months after they returned, Noah began talking about his best friend, Du Tan. The McClymonts sponsored Du Tan for two years, sending packages and exchanging letters. The whole family grew to love him and began to pursue his adoption. After much bureaucracy, they were matched with him in Dec 07. Noah and Du Tan both have Spina Bifida and scoliosis and are confined to wheelchairs. There is an urgency to get Du Tan home so he can receive proper medical care. The McClymonts hope to travel this summer to bring him home. In a translated letter from Noah, he said, "I have a dream. I still dream that I fly to America and you are there to collect me." His dream will soon come true.
Picture Coming Soon!	Ron and Melanie Ecklebarger (Uganda/3/0) - Ron is the pastor of a church in Ohio. As the result of testimony from Daryl and Wanda Fulp (recipients in Sep 07), the Ecklebargers felt called to provide for three children from Uganda. "God is calling us to live out the Gospel by doing for these children what God has done for us -- adoptions as sons and daughters." The Ecklebargers returned May 5th with two sons, ages five and three, and a daughter, also three years old. Pray for their transition as these three little ones adjust and learn to trust and love their new home.
	William and Sarah Wainscott (Russia/3/1) - William and Sarah are on staff for Campus Crusade for Christ working at Gallaudet University. Their passion for deaf children led them to their first adopted child. Feeling their family was not complete, they began the process again in hopes of finding a little girl. This Spring, their agency contacted them letting them know they had found a young deaf girl in Russia. Despite a disheartening delay when the region closed, they remained steadfast. Their prayers were answered when the region re-opened and they traveled to meet their daughter in November. They hope to bring her home in February. We'll share a picture of this beautiful child when everything is finalized.
	Todd and Kimberly Phillips (China/3/0) - Through an amazing set of details only God could orchestrate, the Phillips are adopting a little girl with congenital blindness. "We believe that God knew we would struggle with the decision because of the degree of her special need, so He made special provision for us. Now whenever we are tempted to worry or doubt about being able to care for our blind daughter, we are encouraged by remembering that God showed us clearly He matched us with little Qian Li Hao (Hope), so He must think we can do it," said Kimberly. While Todd and Kimberly wait for travel approval, Hope waits at Bethel Foster Home, a wonderful place for special needs orphans.
		Daryl and Wanda Fulp (Guatemala and China/5/3) - The Fulps have always felt called to help children in need of a home. Over a thirteen year period they fostered 23 children. Then God called them to international adoption where they brought home a daughter with cerebral palsy from China. Through this experience, their eyes were opened to the tremendous need of waiting children around the world. This resulted in a career change for Daryl and ultimately a family ministry. The Fulps (all ten of them) travel around the country, representing Shepherd's Crook
Ministries, sharing the need for Christians to open their hearts and homes to unwanted children. Before Christmas, they will bring home two special needs sons. We are blessed to be a part of God's amazing plan in their lives.
	Brian and Sarah McKay (Moldova/3/0) - Brian made several missions trips to Moldova. During his first trip, he met three sisters, Marina, Diana and Viorica. On each trip, he felt God calling him to bring these amazing young ladies into the fold of his family. The McKays needed to act quickly because within eighteen months, the girls would be discharged from the orphanage, which statistically results is very unfortunate situations. We're overjoyed to report that instead they are on their way home to a loving, dedicated family with three other siblings. Read more of their story at http://mckayadoption.blogspot.com/.
	Jim and Tiffany Fredrickson (Mongolia/0/0) - When God moves, He has a marvelous plan to show His magnificent grace and compassion. The Fredricksons were called to adopt Sarah from Mongolia. But based on Mongolian law, they needed to establish residency for six months before finalizing the adoption. So on 11 July 07, Jim and Tiffany left for the capital city. God provided a job for Jim and they are living and helping in Sarah's orphanage, giving them a wonderful time to bond.
	Jefery and Amada Spangler (Vietnam/1/0) - The Spanglers have one child and were considering having a second. Because of some undiagnosed pain, Amanda's doctor recommended they wait. After a year, their thoughts turned to adoption. They began their long journey of adopting from Vietnam, and as the process became more and more final, Amanda's pain began to subside. They consider the health challenge God's way of changing their hearts toward adoption. Please pray for little Meadow Eve who has some medical issues and will need significant attention when she gets home.
	Daniel and Elizabeth Kulp (China/0/0) - Adoption is a normal part of life for the Kulps. Each have siblings that are adopted, some with medical concerns, so growing their family this way seemed natural. Elizabeth's physical therapy occupation took her on medical missions trips to China where her heart broke for the "unadoptable" children. They know this is God's plan for their lives and pray He will bless them with many adopted children. Keep the Kulps in prayer as they bring Simon home and give him the developmental therapy he needs.
Picture Coming Soon!	Bradley and Debra Mauger (China/1/2) - The Maugers were adopting two special needs children from China. Unfortunately, they were caught up in the new standards China imposed in May, making them ineligible to adopt. Although selected for a grant prior to the changes, they did not feel it would be appropriate to accept. Sea of Faces wanted to stand by our commitment and still awarded them part of the grant to help offset the expenses already incurred. They are now pursing an adoption of a sibling group from Ethiopia. Please keep the Maugers and the children they were and are to adopt in your prayers.
Picture Coming Soon!	Brad and Carolyn Atkinson (Brazil/7/0) - The Atkinsons are the picture of the Biblical mandate to care for orphans and widows. Aside from having seven children of their own, they care for a parent and grandparent in their home. They have been called to adopt a group of four siblings, two boys and two girls, ranging in age from 4 to 11. All the children are adjusting well as Carolyn home schools and gives them all the love, attention and education they need.
	Susan and Jason Carroll (Russia/3/0) - have endured a great deal of emotional turmoil. Two of their three children have battled and won the fight against cancer. The strain tested their marriage, but their faith and the Lord's unending mercy provided all they needed to endure. Little Victoria will also need medical attention for a cleft lip and palate, but the Carroll's know from where their strength will come.
	Robin and Israel Munguia (Guatemala/0/0) - are pastors of Iglesia Luz de Vida in Statesville, North Carolina. Through an amazing journey, they are adopting two older sibling boys from Guatemala. Although the boys are in good health, they have no formal education and have known only the orphanage family their entire lives. Having no children of their own, Robin and Israel are resting in the secure knowledge that these boys are without a doubt theirs for life.
	Justin and Chau Huffman (Russia/0/0) - When they first began the process, they were hopeful to adopt two children from Russia. As time passed, Russian adoption fees increased and they were uncertain they would be able to meet the $37,000 expenses. They have prayerfully proceeded and were recently blessed with the referral of one child. They traveled 10 May 06 to meet him for the first time.
	Paul and Holly West (Russia/0/0) - have met their little boy, Ilya, from Saratov, Russia. Although they spent a short three hours with him, they know in their hearts that he is the child God provided. They have been waiting since January 06 for a second court date when they can return and make Ilya their own. Only through the patience and perseverance God provides can they endure this unsettling time.
	Keith and Dorothy Callahan (China/0/0) - Keith and Dorothy have traveled an emotional road in building their family. When infertility impeded their chance for a child, they chose foster parenting. When a young girl chose to put her baby up for adoption, the Callahans eagerly said "yes." That ended in extreme disappointment when, on her due date, the birth mother changed her mind. Now the Callahans can rejoice for the daughter, Ande, they brought home in April 2007 from China. Read about their journey at www.babyjellybeans.com.
	Barry and Jennifer Lauffenburger (China/4/0) - Barry and Jennifer have faithfully leaned on God for the size of their family. With four biological children, they felt led to open their hearts to an orphaned child from China. Sam had a cleft lip and palate and faces multiple surgeries and therapy. Upon arriving home in March 06. During routine exams, it was discovered he had a large kidney stone which required surgery to remove. If left untreated, it would have resulted in infection and permanent damage or loss of the kidney. Praise God's sovereignty.
	Our "First Family" - John and Rebecca Uccello (Russia/0/0) were the recipients of our first grant to help offset the cost of their adoption. After an almost 2-year process and more than $30,000 in expenses, the Uccellos are overjoyed to have John Robert "Jack" home from Pskov, Russia. At eighteen months old, this little guy not only changed their lives, but has also impacted the lives of those around him.

Financing Adoption
It's no secret that the cost of international adoption is staggering. If you're early in your adoption process, we encourage you to gather as much funding as possible before proceeding. Consider visiting www.crown.org/cryoftheorphan/ for resources to help you prepare. Once you've seen pictures of waiting children or accept the referral of a child, it's almost impossible to "patiently wait." This journey is emotionally draining enough without the added concern of where the extra thousands of dollars will come from. If you feel God has called you to adoption, we're confident He will provide a way. Pray fervently for His wisdom and guidance with each step you take.

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