Day 14 in Romania/ Friday night at the clinic

After dinner Becky, Leigh, and I walked back over to the clinic so they could say one last goodbye. The 7:30 shift is always my favorite because I love being there to play with the kids one last time and them give them their good night kisses before they go to sleep. Since there were only 3 of us we just took out as many kids are we could handle. Maiastra and Ionela were walking around the hallway when we arrived and came into the baby room to visit with us at different times.

Ionela visiting with her friend, Andreea -- both girls dressed in their pretty dresses

Andre was so happy and bubbly tonight. He was talking non-stop in the bouncer. Smiling constantly until I pointed the camera at him!!

Becky getting one last snuggle with Petre

Ion

Leigh getting her last hugs from Ion

Ion and Leigh playing ball while Andreea watched. Leigh would roll the ball over Ion's tummy and he would grin and giggle! It was so funny watching.. every now and then he would catch the ball with his hands AND feet!

Becky giving Andreea last minute kisses

Maiastra with her sunglasses just checking things out in the baby room

When we were ready to leave I peeked into the non-mobile room and was so sad to see all 3 girls far away from each other and finding something to occupy themselves. This is why volunteers are needed here!! Maiastra, Ana-Maria, and Alexandra just "playing" alone.

Maiastra

Sad news to report.. we took one last visit into the Isolation Room and sadly I saw that little Alexandra has been placed back on a feeding tube. :-( She has been eating from a bottle all week but apparently just not enough. I hope this doesn't mean she is going to have to stay in the Isolation Room -- I'll let you know when I hear on Monday!

I am going into Bucharest with the others who are leaving this weekend. I'll be going to Carrefour (the closest thing Romania has to a Wal-mart) to look for supplies for the clinic. Then coming back on the train at noon on Sunday.. I think this maybe my first ever 5 hour "drive" to go to a store!! Have a great weekend!