When I arrived at the orphanage, Emily was the first child in the room. She gave me a big hug and we sat on the couch. I gave Emily the markers and paper. She smiled and said thank you. Emily is a very talented artist. Many of the children in the orphanage are good artists. From what I can tell, they spend much time doing arts and crafts.
Emily still had a cold and was coughing. Her sinuses also seemed to be bothering her. I brought cold medicine with me today and gave her some. I also brought Flinstone’s Vitamins with me. Emily was excited about the vitamins. She ate one then gave one to Masha, Rada, and Vanya.
We sat on the couch watching a movie on the computer again. After that, we played cards. Later, I explained to her that she would get her own iPod Touch if she works hard at learning English. This excited Emily and she said she would work hard to learn English.
Emily is showing more interest in what is happening back home in Indiana. Today, she asked about her mom again. I told her that her mom loves her and misses her. I could tell by the expression on Emily’s face that she misses her mom very much.
She also asked about her sisters, Rachel and Megan. She asked if they were sleeping at that exact moment. I looked at the time and told her probably not. Then, she asked if they were at school. I told her no and she realized that it wasn’t a school day before I could tell her that.
When the time arrived to leave, Emily helped me gather my things and walked me out to the van. Emily got into the van. She was acting like she was going to leave with us. I told her soon and she said “Yes.” Emily and I hugged and said “I love you” to each other. I told her I would see her tomorrow.
The church in town.
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