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The story of Wide Awake International began in the summer of 2010 when Kim Johnson, one of our co-founders, stumbled upon a blog about the adoption of children with disabilities from Ukraine. Shortly after that she started her own blog and has been sharing our story with the Wide Awake Community ever since.  

On this page, you will find all the latest news about what we are up to here in Ukraine from the different outlets where we share: the blog, the podcast, and YouTube- all of it is here, in one place! If you want to dig into our history (and have several hours to spare…) you can find our archives here and go all the way back to the beginning of our story. 

You won’t find us on social media, so we have created “The Latest” as a way to engage with each of you who has opened your heart to this work. Feel free to comment, ask questions, and dig around to your heart’s content. You are welcome here! 

PS: If you want to hear even more from us you can sign up to receive our weekly newsletter where we share stories and photos from each week. You can sign up here. 

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CampThis Ukrainian LifeWide Awake International

Pure Magic.

The candles were lit, and white lights twinkled overhead.  The room was decked out in red and white, tablecloths smoothed, plates laden with treats.  We were ready.  I looked out the...

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kimnjed July 30, 2014
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CampCelebration

Outrageous Joy, Indescribable Beauty

Fun. Laughter. Extravagant love.  Joy.  Triumph.  Compassion.  Excitement.  Tears.  Healing. Hugs and more hugs.  Potatoes and buckwheat.  Creativity.  Singing.  Rejoicing.  Miracles....

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kimnjed July 20, 2014
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Camp

Radio Silence (+ Mustache Bonus Feature)

Tomorrow we set out on a big adventure! Our family will be participating in Mission to Ukraine’s (MTU) two summer camps and tomorrow the fun begins. Every summer MTU holds two...

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kimnjed July 8, 2014
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Orphan CareRomanivWide Awake International

It Just Keeps Getting Better

Once upon a time, four years ago, I happened upon a blog of an adoptive mom who had just returned from Ukraine with her two new daughters, both with special needs.  That night, sitting...

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kimnjed July 4, 2014
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FamilyRomanivThe KidsThis Ukrainian Life

Special Visitors!

Hi!  Wow, it’s been quiet around here!  BUT, for good reason.  Grams and Papi (my parents) are here visiting!  YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!!  So, I’d...

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kimnjed June 24, 2014
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CampOrphan CareRomaniv

ROMANIV DAY CAMP: A Week in Pictures

Last week was a very special week!  We had a week-long day camp at Romaniv orphanage! For the older, higher functioning boys the staff of Mission to Ukraine does a full-on VBS type camp...

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kimnjed June 8, 2014
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This Ukrainian Life

Sunday Mornin’ Meetin’ Time

Today as we were getting ready for church I thought, “Hey!  I should take pics of going to church today!”  So I did.  That’s how brilliant revelations come to me....

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kimnjed June 1, 2014
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