• being in love — moldova part v

    today has been such an overwhelming day. i guess it’s safe to say the entire week has overwhelming. incredible, to say the least. but definitely exhausting in every way possible. i’ve fallen in love with the children here in moldova. that’s all i can say for now. words would fail me anyway, even if i tried. so the photo will have to suffice for now… hannahelaine p.s. check out the sweet sleep blog for the details of what we’ve been up to

  • buddies — moldova part iii

    today i got to feel what it was like to make someone’s day. i met a little boy with paralized legs. while the rest of his class was playing catch in the gym and running around, he sat alone playing with giant sized legos. i went over and sat with him for awhile. i smiled and rubbed his back and we took turn building lego towers. i’ve never seen such a genuine, excited smile in my whole life. every time he looked at me he broke out into uncontrollable smiles and giggles, like he couldn’t believe i was still there and that i chose to sit with him instead of…