Well, it's about time I started a blog! I've had several tell me I should do it and I've finally decided to start! Now, let's just see if I can keep it up!
As many of you know, Steve and I decided earlier in the year to host a child from Belarus this summer for 6 weeks. We have worked hard to raise money to get her here through a group called Monroe ABRO. We have asked for donations, hosted a golf tournament, raffled off a cake and sold AutoBell carwash tickets. Through all of that we reached our goal of $2000 to get Alina here! We are excited beyond belief. In our group we have 9 children coming this summer. These are all children that have been exposed to radiation from the Chernobyl meltdown. They come to the US during the summer to help boost their immune systems with clean air, clean water and medical evaluations.
Alina turned 8 years old in March and lives with her mother in a hostel. She lost her father last year and has had a hard time dealing with her loss. She does well in school and has many friends. Yesterday, I checked my email and was suprised to finally find a picture of her! It made my day!
I can't believe it's only a little over a month before we pick her up from the airport! She will arrive June 18th!
Hi! Welcome to the blog world! :) So excited for your summer... you all are amazing and will make such an impact on this little girl, as I'm sure she will for you too!
ReplyDeleteThis site has great information about Belarus.
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I am so excited about getting to meet Alina.
I can't wait to meet her!!!
ReplyDeleteShe's a beautiful little girl. I know she'll have a fun time here. Yay for raising the money to get her here. Happy to be reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteHeather,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about your special guest!!!! How awesome.