спасибо (Thanks!)

Yesterday we wrapped up the shopping for the Baby House with Xenaida (Zena).  I can’t tell you the joy that it brought her to be able to buy some very needed supplies.  She shared with us that the global economic crisis has hurt their budget at the Baby House.  The City had limited their annual budget for new equipment to less than a couple hundred of dollars.   That money was spent long ago and now also explains why I’ve been asked so many times what I think about the current economic crisis.  

Here is the list of items that was purchased with the money that you contributed (est 62,000Rub):

Dozens of shoes (6200Rub)

Nearly 100 items of clothing (12000Rub)

Building Blocks (3500Rub)

Outdoor Toys (1000Rub)

Kitchen  Supplies: (20000Rub)

Meat Grinders (2) one for cooked meat and another for uncooked meat

Water Boiler (purify water for children)

Blender (for puree for babies)

Playpens (8000Rub)  very sad story…ask Brittany

Office Supplies (2000Rub) for baby’s adoptive records

Pharmacy/Medications (5500Rub)

Hardware/Lumber (3500Rub) for repairing outdoor play equipment

As you can see, the Baby House Director took very careful consideration to meet as many needs as possible with the funds that you contributed.  She was also very cost conscious and negotiated with each store letting them know that these items were to provide for orphans.  Many of the vendors gave us anywhere from 3-15% off their prices.

It has been so awesome to see how giving a few dollars will help take care of more than 60+ babies in Tomsk, Russia.  I had no idea the financial strain that had been placed on this orphanage when we visited last month and I am humbled that our family and yours have been able to meet so many needs. 

The Baby House Director (pictured above) asked that I thank each of you for your contribution.  She promised that they will be well used and appreciated.

It is with great humility that I thank you for allowing my family to be a vessel for your generosity and love.

May God bless you as you have blessed others,

Chris

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