Far away from our comfortable home and politically correct life, lives a child named Kirill. A Russian orphanage has been his home because he has Down Syndrome. Having DS in Russia means a life spent hidden away from society in an institution. Kirill's story is meant to be different. His story is supposed to be the pioneering story of family and healing. Kirill should have been the first to be adopted from his region with Down Syndrome.
Greg and Tesney were sure they were going to be Kirill's forever family. They are a very good choice to meet the needs of a special needs child. Even the judge in Russia said that they were an approved family. The problem was that Kirill wasn't an approved child - Down Syndrome prevented him, as well as anyone else with this diagnosis, from being adopted. Tesney and Greg have been fighting for this adoption for long time and finally got a court date. After 5 hours in court and testimonies from Doctors, Social Workers, and the Minister of Children's affairs on their behalf, they were DENIED!!! The judge assured them that they were approved for a "typical" child, just not one with DS.
Of course they are appealing this decision. They have asked for prayer. If you feel called to join in prayer on Wed., that day has been especially set aside as a day of prayer and fasting for this little guy and his forever family. GOD sets the lonely in families and calls us to care for the least of these. I don't know Greg and Tesney personally, but they are my family in Christ and I want my nephew in Christ to COME HOME, be cared for, and experience the love of a forever family. Please join me in prayer for this family on Wednesday. If you want to read the whole, touching, and unbelievable story, click here.
