tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post1896689674237510603..comments2023-05-14T08:06:41.594-05:00Comments on Creating My Own Little Nirvana: This Is KatyaKerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04886116438383281567noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-12234859075434500632011-12-26T18:09:13.269-05:002011-12-26T18:09:13.269-05:00I've been working on sewing a quilt for Arkash...I've been working on sewing a quilt for Arkasha, and I'm almost done. I'm planning on making a tote bag or something for Katya as well. I want to write a card as well, is there a specific translator you'd recommend using? I know sometimes the online ones are not 100% correct. <br />Thanks for sharing this, I've been reading for a while (though I've never commented). I love to sew and often make things for donations, so I'm happy to send something. I hope they'll enjoy it!laura.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117021868728316914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-21894540646786027612011-12-20T10:50:43.522-05:002011-12-20T10:50:43.522-05:00I cross posted this on my blog wrigleymomma.blogsp...I cross posted this on my blog wrigleymomma.blogspot.com I gave a brief description and put a link to your blog post. I hope this is ok. I already have your blog listed on the side as one that I follow. If you want me to remove it, please let me know. Merry Christmas!!!WrigleyMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516599947098399274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-17776814065987065612011-12-20T10:41:55.599-05:002011-12-20T10:41:55.599-05:00Are there 5 in her family (Katya, boyfriend, son, ...Are there 5 in her family (Katya, boyfriend, son, bf's parents)? What size is Katya? Anything maybe she would enjoy that I could include along with the items I am sending for her son?WrigleyMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516599947098399274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-65521034829466646122011-12-20T10:38:16.314-05:002011-12-20T10:38:16.314-05:00I can definitely send some things. I am about to ...I can definitely send some things. I am about to clear out some of my son's toys and books as we have lots of things for Arkasha! My son will love working on this with me. We would rather it go directly to the end user. Can I slip money in the package or will it be confiscated?Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498315822882766069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-59102621898884769232011-12-19T22:42:56.014-05:002011-12-19T22:42:56.014-05:00As you tell Katya's story you could have been ...As you tell Katya's story you could have been telling the story of my Sergei's older sister, Nadia. She, too, left the orphanage, married young, had a daughter. Julianna is now 5. But, her husband could not get work, got depressed and left her. She lives in a tiny village in a one-bedroom apartment. She so loves her daughter. She told me she shows Julianna my photos and teaches her to call me "Babushka". <br /><br />I think this is just about as well as orphanage girls can do. Certainly could be worse....but it breaks my heart when I think that, if only I'd KNOWN it were possible, we could have adopted her when we got Sergei. But, she was in another part of Russia, and we didn't know.....<br /><br />Hope someday to visit her. Obviously no powers except heavenly ones could get her a visa to visit us.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623179886908222942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-21071720605636401032011-12-19T10:12:24.070-05:002011-12-19T10:12:24.070-05:00I have boy's clothes (outgrown from ds) that a...I have boy's clothes (outgrown from ds) that are still new looking ... size 4 & 5 ... I will send a few things ... plus toys.<br /><br />On another note ... how is Ksusha doing? I see her picture at the bottom of your latest post. Does she get to remain at the orphanage till she is 17yrs? Hopefully she gets support once she ages out. I still thing about her and pray for her all the time.<br /><br />MariaG (Canada)MariaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701753924118367672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-88321530485179025702011-12-19T00:12:21.080-05:002011-12-19T00:12:21.080-05:00Kate, thanks for adding the info you did! Very hel...Kate, thanks for adding the info you did! Very helpful! Unfortunately I do not know Arkasha's size, but a 2T would be best..it will last him longer. He is not yet two years old! I know that Katya wished he had some toys. I am sending some little cars and blocks. I'm sure she would welcome anything! Stacking toys are good for his age!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886116438383281567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-8520142275890188262011-12-19T00:09:09.610-05:002011-12-19T00:09:09.610-05:00Gena, I've sent Katya money twice via 'Wes...Gena, I've sent Katya money twice via 'Western Union'. I wish there were a cheaper way, but I haven't found one. But good news! A wonderful woman contacted me about supporting Katya monthly for awhile. I don't know if she wants me sharing her name, so I won't. But it looks like Katya will be able to provide for herself and her little boy for the foreseeable future, thanks to this woman! I'll post when I know more. For now, your prayers are sufficient. I know how giving you are, but I also know that it is a huge sacrifice for you to do so. YOur heart is huge, and I admire that about you. Just know that your prayers are just as important for Katya, and even sending just a card would be nice!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886116438383281567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-11939520793548270652011-12-18T21:03:05.462-05:002011-12-18T21:03:05.462-05:00Hey Keri how do we send money? Do they have Wester...Hey Keri how do we send money? Do they have Western Union?gmsherwood4https://www.blogger.com/profile/08820496548537295883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-91011291967914914162011-12-18T20:15:38.618-05:002011-12-18T20:15:38.618-05:00Hi id love to items..ill write the addy down and s...Hi id love to items..ill write the addy down and start mailing..nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083589413651062311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-55182104577738645172011-12-18T19:57:28.523-05:002011-12-18T19:57:28.523-05:00I'm so proud of her! I hope "my" gir...I'm so proud of her! I hope "my" girls, who aged out this year and next, fare as well. <br /><br />One thing to let readers know: it's a good thing to make the items sound as unappealing as possible on the customs form. Mark your items as "used clothing", "used toys", etc. It won't offend Katya, and it may help keep those packages safe. It removes a temptation!<br /><br />How old is Arkasha? What size? Anything special she's wishing for him?<br /><br />Likewise, the value you declare is not the actual value or what you paid for an item. It's the resale value. So, don't have qualms about declaring things for little or no value.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981791168464858869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-78223987980930607612011-12-18T18:52:11.232-05:002011-12-18T18:52:11.232-05:00THanks Kimmie! And Mainiac...I wish! Russian DVDs ...THanks Kimmie! And Mainiac...I wish! Russian DVDs are a different format. Katya does not have a dvd player. They are too expensive. The DVDs have to be bought over there so that they'll work. I WISH the format were the same..I have dozens my daughter doesn't watch anymore that I would LOVE to send! But also, they would have to be subtitled in Russian, too!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886116438383281567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-51548945854741290782011-12-18T18:46:26.382-05:002011-12-18T18:46:26.382-05:00This may be a stupid question, so please forgive m...This may be a stupid question, so please forgive me :) Do ppl in Russia have dvd players that play our movies? I wanted to send a Fantasia disc with some other things if so. Thanks!mainiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12784511014112504580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-37909169690885196472011-12-18T18:33:47.590-05:002011-12-18T18:33:47.590-05:00Have linked this to my fb and will also post on my...Have linked this to my fb and will also post on my blog today.<br /><br />Much love<br /><br />Kim<br />Australia<br />xxxKimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284838618731232851noreply@blogger.com