Happy Birthday Dima!

Three years ago a baby boy was born.  6 lbs. 19.5 inches in a Moscow Maternity Home.  His mom was young and had no one to turn to so she left him there.  He was later brought to an orphanage where he remains till this day. 
It makes me sad that his birth has not been celebrated and that he wasn't born into optimum conditions.  I choose to believe however that he has had some love over the years.  He is kind, shares, knows what a hug is and will give them out if asked...knows what a kiss is and will give them to his new mama if asked :)  Someone taught him these things.  He's learned his numbers and animals and how to talk and how to dress himself.  Maybe it was just survival but I think he was treated with kindness and was the object of some caretakers affection. 
They don't celebrate birthdays in orphanages in Russia.  I asked his social worker if they would make an exception today.  I left a birthday bag with goodie bags for everyone in his group and a birthday card from us.  Something for everyone so that on this day they could have a little celebration, a break from the norm and have something extra to smile about.  Dima will hear a card we had written in Russian with a little reminder that we are coming.  Today will be the last time our little boy spends a birthday without his family around him.

My hope and prayer is that Dima is reminded and is excited about what is to come.  I pray he can feel our love across the ocean.  I love you my little boy!  We'll be there soon!