Dear sponsor,
My name is Vira. I live in such a beautiful village. My father’s name is Serhii, and he is a security man in the oncology dispensary hospital. My mother’s name is Vasylyna, and she is on maternity leave. I have an older sister Olexandra who’s 17 years old and a younger sister Sofiia who is 2 years old. Sofiia loves eating semolina porridge and watching cartoons about animals. I also have a younger brother Viktor who’s 6 years old. He likes watching cartoons about cars. All of us enjoy playing board games and building garages for cars together. I like to help my mother in the kitchen with cooking salads, biscuits, or cakes. I also like drawing some heroes from cartoons and nature. I am getting ready to go to the first grade. I try to read, count, and subtract. On holidays, we always look forward to getting some presents for our good behavior. We also go to Bible school with our mother every Sunday where we are told interesting Bible stories.
I dream of doing many good deeds to the people when I grow up, as good always triumphs over evil. I would also like to help cats and dogs.
Vira
Caseworker Comments:
Vira has a beautiful smile that can light up any room. She is known for her cheerfulness, joyfulness, and politeness. Though she is a very shy girl, once she feels comfortable with those around her, she reveals her unique personality. Vira is a healthy child who loves to help around the house, especially her mother. She often babysits her youngest sister and enjoys drawing and playing with playdough, letting her imagination run wild. She regularly attends Sunday school and is an overall happy child.
The family is kind and loving, and the mother is deeply invested in her children. When the war began, the father left the family, which left the mother in disbelief. The father left without explanation and hasn’t shown interest in rejoining the family. The mother and her children found refuge in the Rivne region, where there is less shelling. Although there are still occasional air alerts, the children are not as frightened as they once were.
They now live in an old, rented house. While the mother wishes to work, she cannot leave the young children alone. Despite these challenges, the mother and children have begun attending the local church, and the children go to Sunday school. The father occasionally sends 1000 UAH ($33CAD), but he doesn’t plan to reunite with the family. The children are joyful, well-behaved, and always eager to help their mother. When we visit, they happily greet us. We thank God that even without their father, this family seeks God’s guidance and love. We are grateful for your willingness to support this family, share God’s love with them, and teach them His Word. We pray together and rejoice when our prayers are answered. This family fled from one village to another permanently. Thanks be to God.
The family’s living conditions are horrific and awful. There are currently 11 people living in a small, rented house with just two rooms and a kitchen. The toilet is outside, and there is no shower. Although the house is old, it is clean and well-kept, with no mold on the ceiling or walls. The house has no utilities and is heated by firewood. There is no running water, so to bathe the children, the mother must bring water from a well, heat it on the stove, and wash them in a basin. While the rooms are clean and warm, the house is only a short-term solution.
The family urgently needs food, hygiene products, and better living conditions. With the challenges in Ukraine, rising inflation, and the difficulty of raising a family alone, we are committed to standing beside Vira’s mother, offering her the support she needs. Your help will not only transform their lives but also serve as a powerful testimony of Jesus’ love and care.
