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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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Yes

WE HAVE TICKETS!!!!!

Mildly freaking out here.   WE BOUGHT OUR TICKETS!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUGH!!!!!!! Yep, we are officially going to Eastern Europe.  We aren’t just talking...

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kimnjed January 13, 2012
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Come on 2012!

I think it’s pretty safe to say 2011 has been one of the best years of my life. I can’t believe it’s almost over!!  It’s amazing to look back and remember what...

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kimnjed December 31, 2011
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AdoptionYes

The One that Started it All

I am so happy today.  It’s a bittersweet happiness, but less bitter and more sweet. Last year at this time we had no idea about the orphan crisis in Eastern Europe.  We had no idea...

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kimnjed November 15, 2011
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AdoptionFoster Care

I Love November

November is National Adoption Month and Orphan Awareness Month.  Jed and I have been hard at work preparing a presentation for our church.  I am so stinkin’ excited to share with...

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kimnjed November 3, 2011
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Orphan CareYes

Back in the Saddle

LOOK WHAT CAME IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!!!!  I know, I know, it may not seem like a big deal, but to me this is huge!  Ever since I was 13 years old I’ve been traveling the world.  All...

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kimnjed September 23, 2011
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The Kids

A Day at the Beach

My sister-in-law and I took the kiddos to the beach on Monday! It was glorious.  It was actually hot, which is a miracle around here.  It’s unheard of to actually be warm...

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kimnjed July 28, 2011
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Changing Directions

I need to get better about this blogging thing…I know there aren’t many (or any!) people reading it at this point, but somehewere down the line I’ll want to go back and...

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kimnjed July 18, 2011
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