On Day 9 we worked from the apartment all morning and went to the orphanage in the afternoon. The kids wanted to go to the lake and swim again, so off we went. On the walk back we passed this adorable couple working in their yard and Matt asked if he could take their picture. The woman smiled and got a little flustered and removed then re-applied her scarf... so cute. The man was strong in his older age - he was lifting heavy stuff without a problem!
On the walk back from the lake the kids picked apples and we took a picture. We also went into a little store where Shelby (Ira) McDougal's aunt works, and she asked all about Shelby! She almost started to cry as I told her how well she is doing, that we see her in Utah, that she sings and is happy. We asked her aunt if we could take her picture, and she asked if we would come back another day when Shelby's other aunt would also be there, and we could take both of their pictures. We got her phone number and will call her today.
I love how Yuri always puts his arm around me when we walk.
Matt found some Tabasco sauce (he's been missing "spicy" while here) and the kids wanted to put some on their fingers and taste it - especially Lena! She kept saying "on chips" remembering chips and salsa. 
2 comments:
Hi Cherstyn and Matt - Nate gave me your blog address so I've been following it a bit.It has really touched me and I absolutely love looking at these pics and hearing about what you're going through! What an adventure! I love the pic where Yuri has his arm around you as you're walking. What precious children - I wish we could afford to take one. Good luck, and come home safely!
Hi Cherstyn and Matt, We did not know you were over there yet! were the McDougal's We're adopted shelby. Soo glad you saw shelby's Aunt. Shelby is doing great. we have lots of pictures and will send to your email, You learn to Love those Ukraine kids! My email is mcdougal.spencer@gmail.com or oneharpmom@aol.com
Post a Comment