Our last day at the orphanage was full of fun and emotion. Out futile attempt to make snowmen with the younger kids turned into an all-out war! All Americans were harmed in the making of this adventure - especially Marca's coat. We have video proving that we gave it our best shot. But, 30 vs 4 is not good odds. Next year's team will have try-outs for (1) best snowball maker (2) best snowball thrower and (3) snow tackler. Each of these positions is required in every snowball fight.
After the battle, we had tea-time with the kids. Two huge and delicious cakes for each family group and a bunch of smiling faces.
After tea and cake it was time to give the kids our letters and say goodbye. There were many hugs and some tears. There was a lot of emotion involved, but not as much as there could have been.
All in all this trip was a blessing to the children and to us.
Then we took a train ride to Moscow, learned how to play a card game called "Fool", shopped in Moscow, and toured Christ the Savior church.
Now we are packing and dreading the length of the flight home. See you Sunday!
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I'm so glad you all had this great opportunity to touch the lives of these precious children and their caretakers! What a blessing I'm sure you each were. I know you will be wiped out after you get back, so take some much needed time for yourselves before you dive into the next thing! We're looking forward to hearing all about the trip! You are loved! God bless! Martha (MemaSews)
ReplyDeleteAwesome trip! Can't wait to hear all about it! Hope you sleep well on the flight home. See you real soon. Lorna
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the great updates! Y'all done good! = ) Thank you for representing the sponsors, the church, and most of all, our loving God in such an authentic way to these children. May your travels be uneventful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Kelly and Alan