A Saturday Afternoon at Cradle of Children's Hope

It's another beautiful Spring day and we had lots of fun outside all afternoon with all the children at the orphanage not just our own.  There are so many wonderful children at the orphanage it is hard not to become attached.  Some of the kids pictured below are in need of host families for this summer's Journey of Hope Program. 

Alena, Katelyn, Anya, Natasha, Anzhelika & Nina

Natasha & Anzhelika

Both these girls are looking for host families for the summer.

Natasha has 2 brothers (Vlad & Koli)

Anzhelika has a brother (Andrey)

Shani is in need of a host familiy.

Sasha

Andrey & Anzhelika

Vlad & Natasha

Shani & Koli

Georgi (left) & Bogdon (right)                          



Masha & one of the girls that works at the orphange.

This is the orphanage dog - Jessie and apparently now our dog/escort.  Many dogs roam free everywhere, even in the city.  This dog has adopted the orphanage as its home.  The children love her and she can be quite protective.   Last week Jessie decided to walk us from the orphanage all the way to the bus stop.  She has now done this every day since.  Jeff even closed the gate the other day, thinking she would have to stay behind, but instead she was right behind us a minute later. Apparently she had crawled under the fence to join us.  Even if we stop at the grocery store, Jessie will lie down and wait for us on the steps and continue the jouney to the bus stop. She sits with us until the bus comes. 

"Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us." 

 James 1:27