| Update from Pilgrim (Project Sasha) |
Galya tells the story of Pasha who lives in one of our Transition Homes.
A few years ago Pasha and his two sisters moved from Russia to Simferopol with their mother to stay with their grandma.
In Russia, their father was drinking so much that he sold their flat and they had to live on the street.
After moving to Simferopol, the grandmother and the mother were searching through rubbish as they all needed something to eat and the only money they had was grandmother's pension. The mother couldn't find a job as she was a citizen of Russia. Besides, she is not absolutely sound (mentally). The mother is now missing and the grandmother is in a mental hospital. The kids were sent to a children's home. Pasha is in the 11th grade. He turned 18 in February and can't stay in a children's home as our laws say. He has no place to go.
Pasha is a very good boy. He has received more than 30 letters of honor for his studies. Ten medals are for good grades in Physics and Mathematics. His hobby is airmodels. He attends special studies on that subject. His dream is to enter an airinstitute after he graduates from school. He is communicating with his sisters and wants to live with them in order to help them. They all are officially orphans, as their parents were deprived of parental rights. So this is our Pasha!
Galya is the "mama" in this Transition Home. She is getting married this month and will no longer take in children. The staff is working to find a home for Pasha and others like him.
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| A special request from one family |
 Sergei and Lilya are foster parents with eight children in their home. The State will soon place two more children with them. Sergei sent this request.
Our family is very grateful for everything you've done for us. We are thankful to God that He is working through such sacrificial people like your community. Therefore all the glory is to Him.
We have been without reliable transportation for over two years. Our vehicle is 25 years old. It was made in Uzbekistan and when it breaks there are no parts available. It will not pass the city technical inspection unless we bribe someone big time.
But the worst thing is that we all don't fit into this car. It is made to fit 6 people and there are 10 of us. We have been fined several times for carrying more than the allowed number of people.
We hope you know someone who can help us. We are willing to sign a contract for 10 years and pay $200 a month. We just don't have anywhere to go. Our Ukrainian banks charge 18% interest, which is simply impossible for us.
My wife and I have looked and found that a vehicle under 6 y.o. cost at least $20,000.That is for a Volkswagen, for which parts are easily available.
Brother Charles, help us if you can or at least pray.
I promised Sergei I would share his request.
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| March Birthdays |
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14th Vitaly, Dyetski Dom Staff
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