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I have not written in a few days. It is too hard. It is heart wrenching. Russia actually bombed an area where children were. The words ¨children¨ could be seen from above... How horrible! But, there have been so many amazing efforts to help Ukraine. However, I have to wonder, if I did not host N and Y this past winter break, would I be so involved? In reality, probably not. And this scares me. So many people do not have any direct ties to this. As this war continues, as Ukrainian families continue to be separated, as children are killed, how many of us in the US continue on in our daily lives?
There are been amazing efforts this week! My organization, Force For Christ, sent a team to Poland. They brought supplies, crafts, activities and hope. Throughout these last few weeks, Force For Christ, and with the help of so many volunteers (including my family and me and so many friends) have sent money to the four orphanages we work with. This money is being used to help keep my kids and so many others alive. We are providing food, water, clothing and helping to shelter these kids. 3 of the orphanages are still in Ukraine while one has evacuated to Romania. So many have wondered why they are still in Ukraine? Or why they have not been evacuated to the US? I have so much respect for the directors of these orphanages. They do love these kids and want to keep them safe. I can only imagine what they are thinking. I could not imagine trying to consider moving 30+ kids to a foreign country and wonder how they will survive. The focus right now is safety. We cannot focus on anything else right now. While the war may (and is more than likely) continue, my focus is solely on keeping my kids safe. Yes, my momma bear instinct is saying that they would be safer HERE with me; however, technically, legally, they are Ukrainian citizens and I must respect that. I must respect the process.
As I right this, I learn of recent attacks on Lviv... This is where my kids are at. Please continue to hope, pray, and support us as we continue to navigate these difficult times.
Russia attacks Lviv -
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