We Are Fully Blessed

A mother’s hearing loss, five years prior, leads to the adoption of a hearing impaired son from India

By Ellen Singh

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! And what a blessing Deelip is to us!

My husband, Dave, and I already had two biological daughters, Katelyn and Anna, and one son, Michael, who we adopted [...]

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What Faith Can Do

July 31st marked the 10th anniversary of Bertha Holt’s passing.

When asked how she would like to be remembered, Bertha Holt’s request was a simple one:

“[Remember me] as that lady who loved the Lord,” she humbly replied.

On the tenth anniversary of her passing, it’s fitting to reflect on Bertha “Grandma” Holt’s love for the Lord, her [...]

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Just Being Their Mother

Mother’s Day Gifts of Hope

by Melissa Schmidt

“What do you want for Mother’s Day?” my husband, Dan asked last year. What could I possibly need? I was the mother of five children, waiting for our sixth child to come home from India. The only thing I could think about needing was a maid!

I had everything I [...]

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The Adjectives of Adoption

a family adopts their precious daughter, Gauri, from India

by Kali VanBaale

I’m often asked what made us decide to adopt internationally and, moreover, what the adoption process has been like. I grapple to find the right adjectives, to give a straight, easy answer. Every family’s decision and journey to adoption is different. Ours was certainly filled [...]

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Our Angel from India

Support from the Holt forum and staff helps a family as they wait for their daughter

by Heather Hansen

With four children, my husband, Kent, and I were content with our already large family. However, after his sister and brother-in-law adopted a daughter from China, we began considering whether we could open our home and hearts [...]

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‘The lucky ones’

The following article was published on Monday, June 22nd on Brewtonstandard.com.  It tells the story of a young woman adopted from India in 1991, and all that she has accomplished since coming home to her family.

by Lydia Grimes, Feature reporter Brewtonstandard.com

Father’s Day is an important day in any father’s life. Mike Perry is doubly blessed, [...]

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Hearts for Children in Need

Inspiring stories about sponsoring children in Holt’s care

From Loving Sponsor, to Loving Home
by: Jenn Hand, Nepal

I was at a Newsong concert when the Lord completely captured my heart as the band shared about the ministry of Holt International.  I honestly thought I should ignore the fast beating of my heart as I heard the stories [...]

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The Mother I Was Created to Be

A mother reflects on her adoption journey, as the adoption of her daughter from India is made final.

By: Michelle Mckay

Six days before Mother’s Day, our third Child, Manna, will be legally and officially ours!

It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a year since I flew to India to bring home our [...]

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9 ways to touch a child’s life today

You can give critically needed items to orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children through “Gifts of Hope.” Our online catalog lists items and services you can fund to bring hope to children in our projects around the world. These items also make especially meaningful gifts in honor of someone you care about. Give an [...]

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Vathsalya’s New Center for Children

Gary Gamer, Holt President and CEO

Bangalore, India—Vathsalya Charitable Trust has been Holt International’s partner in Bangalore for the last 18 years. On June 23rd, a new chapter in its history began with the inauguration a new center out of which to serve children who are in need of families.

Holt International and Vathsalya [...]

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