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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. 

Wide Awake Podcast
The Move

Steps

Today in 21 Easy Steps: 1.  Wake up at Olya’s and head for the metro.  Take a marshrutka (mini bus) instead of walking because Addy’s little rolling suitcase I brought...

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kimnjed May 13, 2013
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The MoveWide Awake International

Flights, Friends, and Beets

Here I am!  Back in Ukraine.  It feels pretty surreal.  I can’t believe it was a year ago that we first stepped foot here.  Now, after a year of remembering, dreaming, and loving...

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kimnjed May 9, 2013
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The Move

Up, Up and Away!

Welp, here I sit in the airport, waiting to board. I feel like I’ve forgotten something…like 4 kids and husband perhaps? Ha! For a homeschooling Mama of 4, I’ve already...

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kimnjed May 7, 2013
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The MoveWide Awake International

The Scoop

  It’s 5:30 in the morning and the house is silent. I love moments like these…kinda like the calm before the storm. 🙂 Soon my little ones will stumble out of their room, one...

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kimnjed May 6, 2013
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Wide Awake Podcast
The Move

Your Questions Answered!

Oh rainy Sunday afternoon, how I love thee… Havalah asleep in Mommy and Daddy’s bed,  Seth asleep in his bed,  Addy and Ez watching Sponge Bob (I secretly love Sponge Bob...

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kimnjed April 15, 2013
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Wide Awake Podcast
The MoveWide Awake International

The Nitty Gritty

The details for our move to Ukraine are chugging right along. Love, support, and encouragement from family and friends? Check. Destination city? Check. Amazing organization doing...

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kimnjed April 6, 2013
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EncouragementYes

Christ is Risen: And Now Everything is Upside Down

HE IS RISEN!   As I looked out at the amazing sunrise this morning, I was reflecting on what we are gearing up for this coming year, in light of Easter. This is the day God’s...

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kimnjed March 31, 2013
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