A Big Day

Rocky...

We had such a big day today. Alla (our translator) was up early and working hard on getting our documents together and taking them around to get signed, notarized, etc. She is working so hard so that we can get a court date before offices close for the holidays.  Things are going well on that end.

If you want to buy something here, you wait for the outdoor market on Friday mornings. There are people with tables selling items in 30 degree weather. It was freezing, but fun.  I wish I had an extra suitcase just to take back some of the beautiful (and I mean beautiful) fur hats and coats here. If you need winter items, Ukraine is the place for selection.


Our apartment is becoming the new hangout for these orphans. They are fascinated that Americans are here and they all watch us. These children are all so nice and well-mannered (with great personalities). If you were here, you would fall in love with all of them and would want to take them home. 

Amateur Hour

 

Well, tonight Julia was singing in the talent show and she invited us to come. This was a big deal because not many people have been allowed upstairs in the orphanage. The show was great and allowed us to catch a glimpse of these children's lives. They do not have much and they don't have families to care for them, but they are sharing each other's company and seem to really enjoy being all together....and it's interesting how the older children watch over the younger ones. Brothers and sisters here are very close because they are the only family they have. They will hug each other and it shows that they care deeply for each other.  

I keep asking myself, what can we do for these kids to make their life a little better. The best thing I can think of is to try and find them families to love them.