Our First Supper

This afternoon, we went to the orphanage to pick up the kids and we had the opportunity to meet their aunt. She was a very nice woman, about 6 or 7 years younger than we are. She was very sad to see the children go, but we assured her we would take very good care of the children and that we loved them very, very much. She was afraid we would not let the children write her, but we told her we would send pictures on their birthday, Christmas and, Women's Day (sort of like our Mother's Day). We had to stop at the store and buy them some shoes. Wow, the stores are really proud of their shoes! No Payless or discount store prices here.

After about an hour in the motel room, we went to the hotel dining room to eat. We ordered chicken fingers and fries for everyone. Little Sister is a hoot! Definitely a Baggett! She was eating ketchup by the spoonful. And like her big sister Sarah back home, butter by the spoonful! She kept us in stitches the whole time by mixing things and trying to get us to eat it.

They are in the tub now and having a ball. First one in was brother. He started out by saying “no – not ever, no- not ever”. When he finally saw the water, he started taking his clothes off. Soon his sisters were joining him once they figured out what was going on.

Thanks heavens for a Russian to English dictionary! Have to stop now and try and get them to calm down for dinner.

For the folks back home – we presented the director with the donation from church. Our social worker recommended we give it to them instead of trying to buy the clothes ourselves. When I presented the money, she was shocked and very appreciative. She told me she would use it to purchase summer clothes for the children to wear to camp this summer. In most places, the kids go to camp for a day or two during the summer as a retreat from the orphanage. She told me to tell everyone it was a very special gift and was very thankful.