Sunday has been a full day starting with services at a Russian Orthodox service. We failed to bring head coverings but Molly saved the day with bandanas her mother sent for craft activities. Needless to say, we were a colorful group! A little souvenir shopping for birchwood and then back to the orphanage for lunch. We eat a lot! This afternoon we went with the children from the orphanage to an amusement park where they got to ride the Tilt-A-Whirl and rollercoaster. That was great fun and a perfect opportunity to interact with the kids. Each day we are getting to know them better and to feel that we are making a difference in their lives. It is wonderful to see the smiles and hear the giggles! We have had two trips to a preschool orphanage where there were many children with one kind of handicap or another. They all loved being held and played with. Anne
ps: Marvin Menders-Russia were hard at work today! We finished the insulation on the walls and completed the repair to the rock steps at Tomsk UMC. I guess we are ready for sheetrock that will be delivered tomorrow or Tuesday. We have had help from some of the boys from the orphanage and one 17 year old (Evanya) who has had a lot of work experience. They have all been a joy to work with. They also know how to get around on the busses! - Garth
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