June 21, 2006
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Our Ukrainian girl leaves tomorrow. Her mural is complete. Her
bags are packed. Tonight will be her last night at the youth group
meeting at church. I know she must be feeling so many conflicting
emotions. We have enjoyed her and she has felt completely at home
here with us. I know she hopes to return, but honestly, I have no
idea if that will be possible. Ukraine is so far away. Last
night in his deep bass voice, her father invited Nick to bring us to
visit them. From my side, I heard Nick struggling with his rusty
Russian to thank him for the invitation and assure him that his
daughter had been greatly appreciated in our home. Her parents
feel like friends although we have never and may never see them.
We will miss her I am sure. But I know her parents will be elated to
have her back!
