You are not forgotten.....

Beautiful Mongolia and a Plan for Orphans.....

A baby calf racing us......

My beautiful Mongolian friend, Gantuul and I dressed in traditional dress at Kings palace.

Nathan, Kaytlin, Seth and Maiah's names all written in Old Mongolian script....my gift to myself!!

My travels outside the city have been very limited until this trip. I spent Saturday enjoying the beauty that Mongolia has to offer and learned a lot about the country that 2 of my 4 children come from. I am also excited about some new opportunities that will find more children living in foster families as opposed to institutions. There is also a push to get children reunited with their own families. I am an advocate and supporter of international adoption but do feel that if reunification is possible, then that is the best and healthiest option for the child. Unfortunately, poverty and alcoholism prevent this from happening in most cases. Children do need families to call their own.....they need to belong and be part of a loving family and Mongolia is working on making this a priority!! It brings me great joy to report that 2 of Seth's friends have been reunited with extended family members and seem to be doing very well. Here are a few photos of the beautiful countryside.......

A thank you concert and goodbyes....

On Friday, we said goodbye to the children at the Children Place and Dev. Center. They had put together a little concert for us and it was quite the treat. They were all dressed up in little dresses that I had purchased and sent over months ago. Each of the girls kept twirling and showing me how beautiful they were all dressed up. It is important for them to not only be told how beautiful they are but to feel it too....dresses may seem impractical to some but seeing them twirling and smiling made me realize that we are all the same....loved by the same daddy and princesses at heart!!!!
We also gave out their backpacks and then I shed a few tears as I said goodbye until next time:(

The smallest of the bunch but not forgotten!

This group is 18 months to five years old split into several groups (60 +children).....we brought goody bags for the children but could not give them out as it was almost nap time. The nannies would not have appreciated us or the sugar very much. Also gave the director some funds to purchase warm winter clothes for these children. She will send photos as they begin to wear them this winter!! These children thank you for your generosity!! Love these kids!! When you see the smiles and sweet faces, you will love them too....