Krasnoyasrk Feb 1 2008 as reported by Stuart Y. (Stuart is 11 and this is his 3rd GAiN trip):

Yesterday we met a girl that we met last summer in Krasnoyarsk. She lived in a different orphanage at that time. When my small group leader Mark and I saw her, we were very happy and we wanted her to be in our small group during our presentation.  

Mark did not want to trouble anyone about going to a specific small group room, but when we got to the room we saw the girl there that we wanted to see again. We played duck duck goose, sang songs and gave our gifts to the children. Mark and I were very happy! So we met a friend again in  a different place at a different time.

 

As reported by Mark Q.:

Every day here has it’s own story. This day was special to me because I had the opportunity to spend time with some of the children that we had met when we were here this past summer.  

We had been told that we would be visting some of the sites from the summer trip. So I brought along some pictures that I had taken from that trip. The first site that we visited was a new site, so I did not expect to see any familiar faces. But when the children came into the room, I immediately recognized one of the little girls from this past summer. Ann also recognized her. To my surprise and joy, I had a picture of her along.  

We sangs songs and Gerald peformed his magic tricks for the kids. They loved it. Sheree said it was time to break into our small groups and meet with the kids. I know that God directed the split of the groups because our group went to the room where the little girl was that I had recognized. I had thought of requesting that our group be in her room, but God worked it out anyway. God is Good!  

We had a wonderful time playing with the kids and I knew by the smiles on their faces that they did as well. We got lots of hugs and kisses, many without even asking. All of our kids were five years old, so they probably won’t remember our faces, but they will at least for a short time remember the fun that we had together.  

What a joy, such a wonderful joy it is to see our Lord’s  little ones smile. Thank you Lord.