The Countdown Continues: 8 Days!

Dear Friends and Family,

We have written two posts today this one and the next one about the trip to the monastery.

Wednesday was probably the most difficult day with the boys that we've had. Artem was very physical with a couple of the other children in the play room and Artur refused to listen to us. Boy did they ever test our patience and push the limits!

Because Artem refused to keep his hands to himself, I removed him from the group and set in the hallway with him. He proceeded to scream at me, take swings at me with his fists and spit and cough on me. I took it all in stride, however, and ended up having to send him back to groupa kicking and screaming. Not exactly how I wanted to end the evening:(

Artur had 2 tough visits. In the morning, he chose to take off out of the room so he could show his friends some pictures he took. He's not allowed to leave us until the caregivers come pick him up or he needs to use the restroom. In the afternoon, he came back with a big smile and told Papa that he was sorry. That made Bill very happy. By the end of the visit, though, Artur had resorted back to being a stinker and he also was sent back groupa crying, too:(

The director was very frustrated because our translator was not with us and we couldn't communicate what had transpired in the play room. We got our translator on the phone and they exchanged words. Later, our translator called us again and told us that the director needs us to be more strict and set limits. If only she had the full story and knew that is what we were trying to do.

We went back today and the morning visit went well! When the boys saw us, they had big smiles on their faces and seemed very glad to see us! We know that there are more hard days to come, probably more of those for awhile with a few good ones in between. We love these boys with all our hearts and will do whatever it takes to build a relationship with them and let them know we will always love them no matter what.

Well, I have almost run out of time! Until tomorrow!

Peace & love,

Bill & Kelly