Our friends the Kramers are in the process of adopting a little boy named Ivan from overseas. The child pictured here is a different little boy who is also in need of adoption that the Kramers have been praying for. His name is Nikita. This is what Karen Kramer had to say about him on her blog:

His blond hair and beautiful blue eyes immediately caught our attention. I was also taken back by the fact that he did not have a family already! I love the expression on his sweet little face. He looks like he is quite the thinker with just a little mischief thrown in for good measure!:)  

Nikita has several medical needs, but more importantly his window for being adopted could be closing. Karen goes on:

There are a few things that he and Ivan in common…however, Nikita is older than Ivan. Normally, no big deal. But in Nikita’s case, it means he is close to transfer….very close! He is 2 years older than Ivan which means that he will be 4 years old this September! Unfortunately 4 is the typical age for transfers to adult institutions! Can you even imagine this little guy in an institution with adults? The last statistic I read was that approx. 80% of children die within the first year of transfer because of the conditions.  

Please join us in helping the Kramers lift Nikita up in prayer, and if you know anyone who is looking into adopting a child, pass this information on to them. To learn more about Nikita or donate money toward his adoption, visit his profile here.

[UPDATE] Great news! Our friends the Kramers recently found out that Nikita has been adopted! Thanks to everyone for praying for him.