Another update

Another email from my mom.

Just a quick update. Today I took all the gifts to the orphanage for Alina to hand out. It was more enjoyable than christmas. All she had for the children was a miniture candy cane, a small package of smarties and one colorful pencil. Never before have I heard so many heart felt thank you's. It was so much fun watching the excitement in Alina and the other children over something so little to us. I wish we could have done so much more. I have enjoyed watching her thouroughly enjoy a warm bath and fresh clothes. They get a 3 min shower ( ususally cold water) once a week and they have one school outfit and one play outfit per week. She loves to have her hair dried with the hair dryer, and enjoys all the snuggle time she can get. Thank you so much for all of your prayers. I feel peace about Sasha, and look forward to the Lords timing. Even when I lose eternal perspective, Our Father in Heaven doesn't. We will continue to write her, and look forward to returning sometime in the future.

Joseph is doing well, and as always would love to hear from any of you. He seems to really like his new compaion and enjoy his district. Thank you for your support.

I hope to see many of you in two weeks!!! Ahh, how great it will be to get home and hug my children and husband. I miss everyone so much.