Our week here has been long, yet rewarding. I am ever impressed with the care at the orphanage (minus the rotting teeth). The menu was shared with us and is very traditional Bulgarian food. Take away all of the smoking and they are pretty healthy here. No cereals, no sugary breakfast. Eggs, cheese, meats, toast with butter and seasoning and breakfast sandwiches. Fruit or "light breakfast" for snacks. Lunch and dinner always provide a salad and often soup as well. Salads here have no lettuce - unless you order a Caesar. We've also seen "Texas" burgers in one restaurant. We are very happy with the food, juices - peach - yum and coffee - espresso.
We were told at the Orphanage that Metko (Dimitar) cries after we leave every morning. I can't even imagine on Friday morning after we leave for the last time until we get to come pick him up in a few months. It makes me cry each time I think of him waiting.
He is so proud to show us off to his buddies. Last night he took us on a tour of the rooms where his group "lives" and showed us his bed. What a priss! Arms out, head high - he marched up the stairs. We loved it! I wish we could've gotten it on video, but the other children are not allowed to be photographed... We played soccer indoors - what fun. It brought us joy to hear him laughing for the first time. What a precious guy! The social worker told us today that he only really started talking more last week. Wow - prayers are amazing! Please continue prayers for his heart and for those of the other children in the orphanage. Tomorrow we leave our child and part of our hearts here... Only 2 more meetings - I pray he understands that we will return.
Comptons
Family Christmas 2010
