50th Anniversary

Today we attended the 50th year celebration of the orphanage.  It was a 2 1/2 hour program of singing, dancing, and speeches.  It was wonderful.  We were proud parents watching our 2 new daughters sing and dance.  They were both exceptional.  We so enjoyed the music and dances of the Ukraine.  The children were all in costume native to their country.  We took pictures and video, but as of yet can't post alot of pictures because of our internet connection.  We are trying to get it figured out, maybe tomorrow. 
Our oldest daughter and her husband are seriously considering adopting a little boy in the Ukraine, please pray for them as they research the process.  There are so many precious kids here.  It is hard to walk away from so many and just bring 2 home.  Their faces are just crying for a family.  I wish we could take more, especially the older ones. At this orphanage there are currently 4 families in the process of adoption from the U.S. One family just left a few days ago.  Another family is leaving tomorrow.  They are all from Utah and also did a hosting program.  The family leaving today is adopting 4.  They came with the intention of taking 2 and fell in love with 2 more, so now they have 4.    The orphanage our girls are at is a good one.  The children are well taken care of, have nice clothes and seem to be happy.  The director has been there 26 years and she adopted her 2 girls who are now adults.  She cares alot for the children and it shows. Alina told us that they have a missionary come to the orphanage and teach Bible and they have volunteers who come and take them to a Baptist church.  She knows alot of worship songs, so we were wondering how she knew them.  Glad to know the children have the opportunity to attend church.    Susan