re: "I noticed how very thin some of the children were" I work with Russian orphans who come to our area for camps a couple of times a year. They frequently have health problems. I noticed in the photo that showed the boy's face that he had tooth problems. Few of the kids that come here are properly nourished and almost every one needs medical attention. Bless their hearts! They arrive here at 3 AM after a 24 hour flight from Russia. They have nothing but the clothes on their back and they speak no English. It's quite a culture shock. It breaks your heart when the host families have to separate them from their little friends the first night! As bad as that it, it's much worse when it comes time to say goodbye at the airport! I have a hard time shooting for the tears in MY eyes. Here are a few pictures of their departure after spending three weeks with the host families.
I have more pictures of their stay, email me if you would like a link to the site.
