Eyes: Thanks to the Lions Club, three of the orphans got free eye exams! Ira did great. Her eyes are healthy and her vision is good. No need for corrective lenses. So thankful for our translator Marina and her 8 year old daughter Tanya. Then in the afternoon, we all enjoyed a play date with Russian speaking Tanya and two other friends from church. Ira was delighted and quick to join in their play. Thank you Jill Sorg for coordinating this connection and opening your home.
Appetite: Let me tell you, this girl can eat and she eats anything. I'm pretty sure her food supply in Ukraine is very limited and she seems to be making up for lost time. She is enjoying lots of fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese and just about anything I offer her. (As long as it's not too spicy!) And of course she loves sweets, which we enjoy occasionally. She and I made a quick stop at a grocery store today to grab a few necessities I had forgotten. She loved pushing the shopping cart and wanted everything. Of course we couldn't buy everything she wanted, but she was so excited about kiwi's, pineapple, breakfast sausage and cheese.
Jesus: This evening we went on our yearly "Tacky Light Tour." I mapped out a route of houses around town that are fully decorated for Christmas. Ira was delighted. Jumping, skipping about and full of joy! At every house we were at, the first thing she pointed out was "Iisus" (Jesus). I'm so glad she's noticed that this is important to us... oh I pray that He is important to her too!
We had a great day, but bring on the weekend!
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