Brian has been gone now for over 3 weeks. We are still waiting for court dates! There have been some issues due to conflict in the country! Relatives are calling me to have him come home due to danger and have him abandon ship and leave our two little guys there. But we are determined to stay unless forced to leave. Please pray for safety as things are escalating! He met Sergei first. This was a 15 hour train ride with terrible restrooms!
Sergei was a beautiful site! He is 6 years old and might weigh 25 pounds. His muscles are very tight and he really needs therapy and good nutrition! This little guy smiles like an angel even though he has never had anything to smile about! At this time he cannot sit up or talk but he will respond to sound and touch. He has one shunt in his head. He never gets to go outside and has only ever had a bottle. He is a fighter though! We ask for prayer to be able to get his court date and back to the US with all the conflict going on. We need that court date! Travel into region is becoming difficult! Sergei has never lived out side an institution. He was born weighing 2 pounds and was born at home and then discarded in the trash in a rural area so it is by the grace of God that he is here today. When Brian rubs his tight, sore muscles he smiles and giggles...what a little miracle! I cry daily for him to get home.
Next Brian had to go by train again..another 15 hours to get the other set of papers for Crosby. He was downtown picking up his papers when things really flared up nearby. He could hear shooting, a fully armored man ran past him. He only had a short amount of time to get to the train to travel to his next region. This is usually a short car ride but traffic was at a stand still due to conflict. There were also roadblocks set up. So his driver parked on the sidewalk and they dragged his suitcase with a broken wheel to the train. Yes he made it! this was a 7 hour ride and things seemed to be calmer in this area at first. He met Crosby. He has downs syndrome and has snow white blonde hair. SOOOO cute. He wasn't to sure about Brian. Most likely he has not had much attention from men. Crosby was not able to sit and reserved with smiles. After going for visits 2 times a day and spending time with Crosby, Crosby now smiles and laughs and can almost sit up! Just about 3 days ago he actually did not want to go back with the nannies! he loves Brian! He is well taken care of at this babyhouse. He was supposed to have court here on Tuesday but there has been some issues with getting things for court. Again we need prayer for a court date! Love this little munchkin! I don't want to leave either of these boys behind.
Brian went back to see Sergei one more time...only a 6 hour train ride from Crosby but then he had to go back to his apartment near Crosbyis facility. This week, God willing he will head back again to the Sergei's for court????? a lot more unknowns, trains, conflicts, chaos....pray, pray,pray!
Again if you feel led to help get these 2 kiddos to freedom you can donate at reecesrainbow.org/sponsorharlin THANK YOU! We truly are so very grateful! We have had a hard time getting support. Our church would not allow us to share or set up an informational table. Cant wait to post pics of these 2 miracles!!!!!
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