As reported by Joey P.:

We went to a boarding school for kids who do not have orphan status. The government does not give money for kids without that classification. These are kids from bad homes, with problems at home, or other issues. They stay at the school and can visit their families on weekends or holidays if it is possible or safe. The director said that his facility relies on donors and the generosity of the caretakers there. He was very excited to receive our aid and even asked for more help. “No boarding school can substitute for a family,” he told us, “But we try to give them everything they need. Thank you for not forgetting out children.” After our bus left, he called our coordinator Sergei on his cell phone. The director just had to tell us what one of the newest boys in the school said. He told the director that he did not want to take his new gifts home. He said that the gifts were too nice–his family would never believe that someone gave them to him. They would think he stole them. The director just wanted us to know how much the children loved the gifts!

All the sites are like that. Just amazing stories. The kids and caretakers cannot believe we would come this far to visit them and take time to talk to and play with the kids. It is wonderful!

I am looking forward to rest on Sunday. I am weary. Many crazy quirks in a day that just wear me out. But every detail has been fixed in the end.