Wednesday 26 August 2015

Kyrgyzstan Beach Day



This past Monday (August 24th) the kids at Orlovka Orphanage in Kyrgystan were treated to a special day at the beach.  For kids in an orphanage going anywhere outside of the orphanage for an outing is a big deal. The beach is located at Lake Issyk'ul which is the world's 2nd largest saltwater lake.  The beaches there are some of the finest in the world.

The kids had a great time.  I'll let the photos speak for themselves.  Thank you to my friend Sergey and everyone else who helped to make this day happen.  Again, thank you to those who gave to make this and the Ukraine outing possible.  It has created memories for life for these children who have so little opportunities.

If you would like to help me to sponsor future projects and outings for those who have so little and to make some more memories, please click the donation button at the right side of the blog to donate on line.  For other giving options please click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of this page.  Every dollar counts and as you see in the photos it is appreciated by many.

Thank you for seeing my heart.  Till next time...я люблю вас!!



A day at the beach is a big deal by itself.  Going on a boat trip is an added big deal for these kids.

 
On the right is Daniel standing by his sister Katrina.  They have had a rough go at life. Those of you who have one of my bookmarks will see the photo of him on my shoulders.  He is also the one in the story about me on the roof for those who heard it.  Sergey has been working at Orlovka Orphanage for years and here's what he said:  "I often visit this orphanage, and many times I try do everything to see Daniel's smile and I can't. But just in the Issyk-Kul, only the first time I saw his beautiful smile."  
 
For those of you who gave...you made this happen.  Bless you!!







Tuesday 4 August 2015

Ukraine Movie & McDonald's Outing



This past Monday (August 3rd) the kids at the Rehab Centre in Krivoy Rog went on an outing to a movie and to McDonald's.  As I've mentioned before kids in orphanages don't have parents to take them anywhere and getting out of the centre for a few hours is a huge treat.  In Ukraine going to McDonald's is a huge deal by itself and people will dress up to go there.  We in Canada take for granted going to a place like McDonald's 2 or 3 times a week but the kids in the orphanages might get a chance to go 2 or 3 times per year.

The kids (and the volunteers) had an amazing time.  I will let the photos speak for themselves.  Thank you so much to those who gave and thank you so much to my Loads of Love friends for making it all happen.

The beach outing planned for the kids in Kyrgyzstan is going to happen later this month.  Stayed tuned for an update.  If you would like, there is still time to help me out with the expenses.  You can click the donation button at the right side of the blog to donate on line, or you can click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options.  Every dollar is a help and so many appreciate your giving.

Thank you for seeing my heart.  Till next time...я люблю вас!






They saw the new Minions movie.






As a special surprise there was also ice cream.  Ice cream by itself is a huge treat for orphanage kids.


And what's a party without balloons?