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Above are just a few of the pictures that we have received regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The last 48 hours have been horrific. I have heard stories and see photos of places being bombed, children in basements (make shift bomb shelters), babies being born in subways and bomb shelters. I have seen a 40 mile long Russian convoy heading straight towards Kiev. Ukrainians are scared to leave because there is no food, roads and bridges have been destroyed leaving travel impossible, and they do not want to encounter Russians on the way. Eastern Ukraine at this time has been taken over by Russia. Russia is continuing to move West.
It is important to have an understanding of Putin and why he is doing this. Additionally, I want to remember.. If you want to learn more about it, this article gives a really good historical perspective. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/02/28/world-war-iii-already-there-00012340?fbclid=IwAR1K10JWa_3UFdO0XBfw06u02oTRc1p4yjSFcIFooVgi6fMViKjpbBnMovM
Thankfully, my kiddos, along with other orphans have safely made it to Western Ukraine. While they are out of immediate danger, Russia continues to move West towards them. Many Ukrainians do not want to leave their homeland, including many of the kids. Would it be safer? Possibly. Do they have the hope that it will all be OK? Definitely. Additionally, orphans in Ukraine are generally on the lowest rung of the social class. Therefore, adding the title of refugee is not something that they want.
So, for now, I will continue praying. I will also continue to promote my fundraiser. The funds will go directly to Force for Christ. They will use these funds to send funds and supplies to the orphans. They are in direct contact with the caregivers in Ukraine. Due to the invasion, there are limited (if any) food supplies, clothing, gas, etc. And so any donation will go directly towards that. I do not encourage you to send money to an organization that you do not have a direct tie with (unless you know someone who does). Right now it is very difficult to wire funds to that area. Organizations such as Force For Christ have contacts there that they have worked with and who trust them. This trust is invaluable. Please know that your donation will go directly to this cause.
Writing this gives me some peace. My son tonight started crying because he misses N and Y. It has been awhile since we had contact with them. And I have tried to keep what is going on in Ukraine and Russia out of this house, but my kids are smart and they know something is going on. So writing this brings me some peace so that I can be strong when my kids need me, all my kids.
If you would like to donate to the Force for Christ fundraiser, please see here:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1740732749468615/
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