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Doing a side by side of my kids. The first one was from just a few days ago. The second one is from when they were here with me. Their faces say it all...
I haven't posted in awhile - actually since the day after the boys N and Y have left. There were mixed emotions that day. N and Y were very excited to see their friends. We were sad to see them go. But I made sure to say "See you soon". I learned from my first study abroad to Spain that they don't say "Good bye" in the Spanish culture because that indicates that you will not see each other again. I refused to believe that I will not see these boys again. So.. it was "see you soon".
It's hard to believe that only five weeks have passed since they left. It feels like years. So much has changed. Russia has invaded Ukraine. Well, Putin, has invaded Ukraine. There is so much news out there. It is hard to know what to believe. Many are saying that Russian citizens are not supportive of this action. No matter what, Ukrainian citizens are fleeing their homes. Families are being torn apart. These actions are being compared to those that began World War II in 1939. In the short five weeks since they left, I started fundraising left and right. I have a FB fundraiser going and I have almost raised 1/2 of what I need to host N, Y and their sister, S. But that all came to an abrupt end just a few days ago. On February 24, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine. And on February 25, 2022 we were working around the clock to get these kids and many others to safety.
I, along with other families who have hosted some of these orphans, started immediately offering help. There were fundraisers started immediately. Looking at the one that I created and another family, we have raised over $5,000 in 24 hours. The directors of different organizations have worked for the last 24 hours working to get as many children to Poland. Once in Poland, it seems that there are contacts and churches and organizations ready to help shelter our kids until we can get them to the US. But, we hit a wall this morning. Unfortunately, bus drives do not feel safe driving to Poland. Russian tanks have driven right over cars.
I do not want to say that all hope is lost. There are still so many who are tirelessly working to get our kids out of harms way.
Please consider helping - through prayer, financially (countless fundraisers listed below), emotionally, or sharing to keep this front and center. Many people have donated financially solely because they know me or I am a friend of a friend. People trust each other. So help me help these kids.
Fundraiser to help ALL kids exiting Ukraine: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1740732749468615/
Fundraiser to help me host my kids this summer: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1835448839997771/
Little Caesars fundraiser (I receive $6 for each kit sold - delivered right to your door): https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraisers/support/c995edef-6a48-4010-ad5c-f7d825078d85?fbclid=IwAR3euLNf9MYrfwhx8fwqnBP_z_4knv0W_dxGEH3AHPT7HA0AqppwujeMwLg
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