Ukraine Outreach Newsletter #2

Wednesday was a full day of arts, crafts and games.  We have been told that arts & crafts help the children develop some dexterity, creativity and early learning/problem solving skills.  We also see great improvement in their behavior.  Many of the children are trying hard to share with each other, affirm each others artwork and older kids helping younger kids with their work.  Your heart becomes full as you see their big hearts look for ways to be helpful and share what they have with one another.  Since the kids are constantly in a state of survival, we see all these new behaviors as a sign of real progress.  Our team is in constant awe and gratefulness for the leaders who are here making a difference in the children’s lives each and every day.

As you look at the new photos, you will notice a few taken of the campsite and homes where these little ones live.  It is heart breaking to see them in such conditions but with your help life improves day by day and month by month.  

Today, while the team took the kids swimming a couple of us meet with the leaders of the soup kitchen.  We discussed plans for a future school and possibly some new housing for the children.  We are dreaming big here and know that in time we hope to accomplish all these big dreams that will change the lives of these wonderful children.

Enjoy the pictures (click here for album #2) and notice the smiles, hugs and joyful energy present in these full days of loving and playing with these dear ones.

Thank You!