September 22, 2012

We Are Back In Ukraine

We arrived at our hotel room at 5 pm today, freshened up a little and walked  to the orphanage.  We got Bogdan from his building first and he was so glad to see us.  He came running out of the room he was in and jumped right in to my arms.  He hugged me so tight and long.  He wasn't about to let go. 

We then explained to the nannies that we wanted to take him with us to see Yulia.  They got him all bundled up as it is getting cooler here now and away we went.  As we were walking some of the older kids we walking around and we asked them where Yulia was.  They went and got her and she came running out the door of her building with the biggest grin on her face and hugged both of us. 

We played outside a while, swinging and sliding, and then I could tell they were getting cold, although they never complained.  Yulia didn't even have a coat on and I am not really sure if she even has one. We went inside her building and sat in a room with several of the children and watched some cartoons.  The other children were very curious of us and some would say that is Yulia's mama and papa.  She would just grin and duck her head.  She is a little shy but so so sweet.  She did understand a few things I said but for the most part she doesn't speak any English.  I can tell that she is smart and it won't take her long to catch on. 

I better close for now as I am just a little tired.  Enjoy the few pictures.  I was just too busy taking this girl in and forgot about the camera.

~Tina


I love how Bogdan is looking at her.




Don't you think she looks a little like me?

4 comments:

  1. I was thinking, "gosh, I wonder if Tina realizes they look alike" just before I read your comment. :). Your eyes in particular are very very similar! You're BOTH beautiful.

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  2. Tina, right there with you. I pray your journey is already cleared ahead and you get your kids and get on home. Blessings, Kelly

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  3. Thanks Kelly. We are praying and believing the same.

    Tina

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