Thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, Sea of Faces has been able to award grants to all these wonderful families. Please read their stories and get a small glimpse of how God is moving. We are blessed to be a part of these 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.

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.   

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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.
 

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.

John and Rebecca Uccello (Russia/0/0), Our "First  Family," 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. 

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