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Waiting... 22 Aug 2013 | 11:20 pm
We were told that we might receive out travel date today. So far nothing. The waiting and anticipating is sooooooooooooooo nerve-wracking. I want to pack, but can't really do anything until I know ...
Hryvnia 19 Aug 2013 | 05:46 pm
As we are waiting for our travel date, I was thinking how helpful it would be to have Hryvnia with us when we land in Ukraine. That way we don't have to go exchange money right away in order to buy f...
A letter to my son 17 Aug 2013 | 09:39 pm
Dear D, I found your half eaten pack of sunflower seeds this morning. The ones without the shells because you like the reward without the work. I cried. I remember how silly you looked when you du...
Sad 17 Aug 2013 | 08:24 am
I'm pretty much a weepy mess. Everywhere I've driven today, I've looked over at the empty seat next to me and cried. I had it together briefly to walk in somewhere, then this song came on the radio ...
See You Soon 16 Aug 2013 | 11:01 pm
Goodbye sucks. I was the coordinator for airport arrival and departures at my location for our host group. This is the third time I've had to say goodbye to a child I love. This was by far the hard...
Five More 10 Aug 2013 | 04:06 am
Summer hosting ends in 5 days. I am so in love with this boy... how does a mama send a son back to an orphanage? It gets harder every time. Our agency is hopeful that even with the delays in Ukrain...
What Twitterpated Looks Like 6 Aug 2013 | 10:34 pm
We have a small flock of chickens. On Monday we got a new hen and the roosters have been out of their mind. They are so "in love" with this new hen that both rooster are making nests in the henhouse ...
Just so you know 6 Aug 2013 | 03:54 am
I have received a few emails asking, "Why aren't we friends on FB anymore!?" I didn't unfriend anyone. I deactivated my Facebook account while I assess some things.
Why Me? 5 Aug 2013 | 11:50 pm
We have a lot going on right now. A LOT. I have been asking God why me? Why did you pick ME? Why didn't you pick someone else who had more patience? Why didn't you pick someone else who wasn't...
Pig Feet 26 Jul 2013 | 06:36 am
One of the fun things about hosting is getting to experience the host child's taste in food. and getting to prepare it.
