Open your heart..

We got to talk with Dasha on the phone last night!  For almost an hour, we listened to her show off the English that she has learned while she's been with her host family in Raleigh for the past 3 weeks...she was so proud!  Dasha can go through the entire deck of cards, and when one is shown to her she can tell you what number it is! Her favorite word is AWESOME...those of you who know me well, ahemm!  I say that word 100x a day:)  She said all of our names and "thank you very much" which was my personal favorite to hear her say!  She has such a beautiful voice...

Gracie talked to her for a little bit, and she was overjoyed.  This situation has made Gracie start to realize just how lucky she is...our little lady is SO eager to help save Dasha.  She talks about what they will do together when Dasha arrives..We are so proud of her.

Please everyone, if there is any way you can help...we truly are begging!  We are not asking anyone to write a $36,000 check...but imagine how much money we could raise if every single person gave $5!!  Spreading the word helps too..pass on our blog, talk about our situation.  Al and I will be selling items of value, and we will post the links to those on here..tell your friends and family.  I can work off donations by watching children...my schedule is quite open and I will be licensed in mid-September..I can clean..Al is all about physical labor!  Please keep us in mind if any of these pertain to you...and again, if you don't want to donate, and don't need anything to be worked off, but you would be willing to loan...we will have a legal agreement drawn up!!!  Please, don't forget about Dasha...don't let this be another young girl who is forced into an unimaginable life.

Al said to me last night that he believes his treasures are in Heaven.  I think that he and I have 4 treasures right now, and that God just blessed us with another...