Comments on: Meet Peter.

By: Barry Rodriguez

Barry Rodriguez — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:46:51 +0000

Dave,

You are right that the orphanage itself is not a Christian organization. It’s run by the government. But Mission to Ukraine, the organization that is visiting each week with these boys definitely is Christian. And they have a fantastic ministry to the developmentally disabled.

Beyond just the Romaniv Orphanage, they help families all over the city of Zhytomyr who have developmentally disabled children. They teach the kids, do physical therapy, have incredible summer camps, etc. They’re so unique in their care for the disabled that parents of these kids are coming to Christ in droves. They simply can’t believe that people would care for their disabled children the way they do.

You can find info on MTU at their website: http://missiontoukraine.org/

Also, you might want to check out the conclusion to this story of Peter. Within just a few months of writing this article, Peter was adopted by a Ukrainian family through the financial generosity of some WND readers! http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/06/peter-home-at-last/

By: Dave Baldwin

Dave Baldwin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:36:33 +0000

Hey Barry,
I have been thinking about a place the Baldwin family could partner with somewhere else in the world that works with the developmentally disabled. It’s a long story. I’ll share it with you soon. Would this orphanage be a good place or do you know of other places that would be better? I take it this is not a Christian endeavor. Do you know any that are?
Blessings,
Dave

By: Dorean Beattie

Dorean Beattie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:11:48 +0000

Thank you for writing this. My heart aches for Peter, as well as the others in the orphanage with him. Praying…

By: Tracie Loux

Tracie Loux — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:33:35 +0000

Praying for Peter! And what an incredible birthday gift to Oksana!

By: Jo Nading

Jo Nading — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:35:01 +0000

Barry!!! I think I held my breath the entire time I read the article. I am feeling my heart in my head and through my chest as I want to reach through this laptop and touch Peter’s face – and hold his hand and rub his head and speak to him like the 11 year-old wonder he IS. I would say the welcome party planning has begun in Heaven. I have been thinking and praying about taking a trip with MTU even as soon as this year….I must admit this sure makes me want to go all the more. I sure do pray for his heart’s protection …for the assurance of his hope and faith in his Jesus. Thank you Barry for sharing. Thanks to MTU and blessings to you who regularly bring Jesus’ light into darkness such as this. Welcome to the family, Peter!

By: Tucker Sorrells

Tucker Sorrells — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:10:06 +0000

I thought that this story will bring some people to tears. It is one of the most heart felt stories I’ve ever heard. I thought it was a very good story about how god will help any one if their heart is in turmoil. What I can;t believe is that the boys and councilers treat Peter like dirt. I thought it was funny that when he got out side( since he hasn’t been out in a long time) he said “SKY,SKY,SKY!” I just think it’s awsome that god can give hope to even the ones who have been put in a place like that in Romaniv.

By: Marie Saenger

Marie Saenger — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:36:31 +0000

I’ve thought about the boys in this orphanage so much over the past year since my daughter was on the Grace team at last year’s camp. She came home telling about her visit to the orphanage and the boys from there who came to camp. My heart is wrenched every time I think about them and especially after reading this about Peter. I’m so thankful for MTU and the hope they’re bringing these boys. I’m praying that God will continue to bring hope and light into their lives…bless their hearts!

By: Amy Sorrells

Amy Sorrells — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:12:58 +0000

Oh how I wish we could adopt him!!!! I will adopt him in my heart . . .and all the others you write about on here. This is definiltey one of my very favorite stories on your site.

By: Erin (Vincent) Rood

Erin (Vincent) Rood — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:14:43 +0000

What a miracle! I enjoyed Peter so much at last summer’s camp! He is truely an intellegent and well mannered boy! I can’t wait to see him again in eternity! Praise be to God!

By: Jane VanOsdol

Jane VanOsdol — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:14:16 +0000

It is so humbling to think of the many times I have complained about an illness or a trivial thing that wasn’t going right in my day. I have been so blessed in my lifetime, yes, with things, but more so blessed with people who love. me. Peter has had so little love, yet in reading his story, he taught me a lesson about the riches of God’s love. Thank you, Peter.