at the end of the road.....

Sitting in Kiev drinking tea, realizing I have four days left on this trip. I truly meant to blog more, but sometimes at the end of the day I was too tired to even keep my eyes open, let alone be coherent. Oh well.
Three countries, 19 foster care families, numerous orphanages, and way too many meetings to remember, we are almost finished!
So many people ask me WHY do I do this? I have been thinking about it over the last few days, while asking myself the same question (fatigue sets in, it is normal). Is it because I feel a social and spiritual responsibility? Absolutely.  Is it because I want to help others in need have a chance at a better life? Sure. Do I love to travel? YES!!!! BUT it is also something a bit selfish. It is a secret I would like to share with you. I like the way it makes me feel. I like the way that I get this big rush of peace when I connect with a child, or a young mother, and I share a moment because we have both been in that same place.....she knows that I get it, and that I get her.......and then she also gets me, and through that connection we end up helping each other in some strange way. I get as much back as I am giving. It is a reciprocal interaction. There is nothing else like it, seriously.

Last night we went to an Irish pub here in Kiev, and then I let my partners in crime drag me to a disco.
Let's just say the Pub was great, and the other two had a great time dancing:) I really do not like dance music. ever. period.

Kiev is amazing, spring is not quite here but that is okay......today I have a day off! I am going to The National Art Museum, and then just wander around ALL day!
 Carpe Diem!