Three Wishes

Here are the last few updates from the caregivers and directors at Sovietsk. They contain three wishes that we will do our best to grant, with your help.

First, for letters:

First of all let me thank you for all your care for our children. They are really happy when they receive letters and presents from you. It would be very nice if you continue writing to them, and if possible to them all, as some of them are a bit envious that to some children come 3 or 4 letters in a month. It is really interesting for them to receive letters especially from children, with whom they can share their interests and so on.
We are also looking forward to your visiting us because these are unforgettable memories for the children. From Caregiver Irina Nikolaevna

SO, we also request that you continue writing. It appears that we have some dedicated writers from our last big letter drive, so thank you! However, there are a number of children who are new to the orphanage who do not have anyone to write to them--their names are listed to the right and below. PLEASE consider becoming a pen pal for one (or two) of them. And please pass this information on to anyone who might be interested. It is very easy! Just email me and I will give you some background information and an email address to send your letters. If you have internet access, writing letters is free!

Second, for socks and gloves:

Winter is here and there is a great need here for warm clothes, especially warm socks and warm gloves. What ever help you can provide would be wonderful blessing. Thank you again for you letters and support.
Assistant Director Anisiya Vachreneva

SO, we are holding a Sock and Glove Drive! Since it costs more to send actual socks/gloves to Russia than they are worth, we are just collecting funds for the Sovietsk general fund at HopeChest. Just $5 can help keep a kid warm! Even in this crazy world, most of us can handle that much. Please consider donating--you can donate on the right--and please designate your funds "Sovietsk Sock and Glove Drive."

And finally, for prayer, as requested by disciplers and caregivers:

Please pray for the boys and girls who need to finish this school year well, for the graduates to find their way in life, and for the director and staff who take care of the children.

Enough said there.
We are so grateful that there are so many of you who love these kids!