Continuing with the Story

We had a good morning at the Baby Home with the boys playing together that morning. It also proved to be very profitable as I learned more of “D’s” background, and came to understand why he was so afraid. This sweet little boy has the desire to have a family mixed with the fear of his past. He was finally beginning to relax a little, and to feel comfortable with us. Soon it was lunchtime. We told little “A” - “ko-shoot” – time to eat. I quickly picked him up, thinking I would carry him back to his groupa for lunch. As soon as I picked him up, he became quite upset and started to cry. Apparently he is not used to being held. The caregivers are so busy, there is no time to hold or rock the children. He wants to walk everywhere he goes, holding onto someone’s hand, and he also wants to feed himself, and does not like any help!! So, we all walked him down to his groupa, and hugged and kissed him goodbye. “D” hugged his brother, said something to him in Russian, and then walked back to the room where we were playing earlier. We picked up the toys and decided we would eat lunch as well. “D” was asked if he wanted to spend the rest of the afternoon with us, or stay with his caregiver. He spoke up bravely and said he would like to spend the rest of the day with us. Wayne and I were both so happy to have some alone time with him. This would be interesting communicating with him without a translator!! Our facilitator took us back to our Hotel, where we were planning to have lunch in the Hotel Restaurant. Zoya let us out, and we went into the hotel……only to find out the Restaurant was closed for the Old New Years Holiday. YIKES!! Now we will need to find somewhere to feed “D” lunch, as he leaves to return to his boarding school in three and one-half hours…..and it will be a six hour drive back to the little village! Well…..I guess we shall venture out into the city….on foot….to feed our boy!! Wait until you hear what happens!!