BeckyBoo Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 You might just about remember that last year Oh and I hosted two children from Belarus for a month, it's done through the Cher"Ooops, word censored!"yl Childrens Lifeline. It was our second year of doing it and we said that this year we would invite back one of our girls from the first year with her younge sister. Anyway, it's been a bit tough financially, the company OH was working for has gone belly-up which we knew was coming, so at the end of last year we decided we wouldn't do it this year. Felt bad disappointing Dziana but we just couldn't do it. Well, heard from the charity last night, just keeping us up to date as they are now getting arrangements under way for this years visit and OH and I ended up yakking late into the night and we've decided to do it! We can't let her down, altho it is expensive having them, and it's hard work. So now I'm SO excited!! Have applied for the relevant annual leave (fingers crossed on that one ) and OH got busy installing the downstairs shower (getting into our one and only bathroom last year was nigh on impossible!! ) If any of you have ever thought of doing it I can HIGHLY recommend it. Not long now, they arrive on July 18th, pray for better weather and roll on the summer! www.ccll.co.uk (my blog is on there from the first time we did it - Bex's blog) Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strepsy Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Aw, that does sound really rewarding, would love to read about it but when I click on the 'Read Bex's blog' link it comes up with this Belarus Diary 2006 There are no Items to display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 The link works for me Mrs. Bertie. What a great thing to do! So pleased you can continue. I am going to find out more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I remember your thread on the subject last year. It is a wonderful thing that you are doing.......and lovely that your guest will be able to return after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 That is a wonderful, selfless thing to do. I hope everything works out and will look forward to reading your posts in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I really wanted to read your blog but i can't either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Nor me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Nor me nor me. Is it the curse of the Mac user again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 nor me. Is it the curse of the Mac user again? Nor me, so it must be the dreaded Mac curse Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 nope not mac here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I can't read it either and am not using a mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thats a very worthwhile thing to do mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 What a lovely thing you're doing. Look forward to hearing all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Excellent news Mrs B. I bet those girls are so excited to know that they've been invited back this summer. They'll get to meet Delilah too Well done to you and Mr B for getting involved with this.........such a worthwhile cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 im so pleased you are doing it. It is so worthwhile - good on your for doing it !! I would love to do something like that (making a difference) but we dont have kids, do you have to have a family? Bet the girls cant wait, what a lovely thing to look forward too for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 i think that's a lovely thing to do and you're prolonging their lives by doing it too. I wish I could read your blog but there's nothing there. I've never heard of this scheme before but what a brilliant idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 That is a Fabulous thing that you are doing - well done to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I wish we could do that, we only have 2 bedrooms, would they allow it? Seth has a biggish room, and obviously they couldnt sleep in our room. WEll done you though!!! DO youj have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hmmm, the likn doesn't work does it, been so long since I looked at it. Oh well, I'll see if I stored it anywhere, I know I printed it off. And no, you don't have to have kids, you just have to have fun! There are aunties, uncles, grandparents and people with no kids who host and they all have a great time. And doesn't matter how many rooms you have although the children or child who stays is supposed to have their own space, my eldest will bunk in with her sister again this year. It's a real rollercoaster but if you HAVE got children I think it's so good for them. To meet and spend real time with other children who don't have anything like what we have. Depends where they come from but some dont' even have regular electricity or heating, and this is in Europe! Life doesn't begin or end in Britain which is a big concept for a younger child to grasp. We're all really looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...