Vitya

Vitya was born in Russia. He is deaf and struggles with mental health issues. He received a certificate of completion from high school. Vitya loves to make jewelry, help others with various jobs, and tell jokes. He currently lives in Wisconsin.

Our first picture of Vitya from the orphanage

Vitya in the orphanage

Vitya in Moscow before leaving for the United States

Vitya and Peter on the airplane from Russia to the United States

Vitya and Peter welcome Snuka into the family.

Vitya’s self portrait and showing his name sign

Easter bunny at school

Easter Sunday at church. Vitya liked to dress nice for church and sometimes school.

Vitya receives his first Bible

Vitya’s first Easter

Our friend Cathi teaches Vitya to juggle

Vitya’s full concentration is on his work

Vitya signing the Lord’s Prayer at a UMCD conference

Face painting at church camp

Vitya waiting for his ride to school

Visiting the Grand Canyon

Feeding a tiger

The serious but kind Vitya

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