The decision of Misha and Anya to become a foster family was born out of love. However, the path to this decision was not easy. Anya was born into a large family, and when she was 8 years old, she and her younger brother ended up in our shelter. Here, things were different than in a family. But by the time Anya left the shelter, she had learned many lessons. At 18, she left the shelter and embarked on an independent life. A few years later, she met her future husband Misha. They got married, and then their son Vitya was born. But the dream of helping children burned in Anya’s heart. Misha also always shared this dream. A few years later, they decided to return to the “Children’s Ark.”
At first, they worked as educators in regular groups. Misha worked with older boys, while Anya took care of the little ones. As Anya herself says, “I dreamed of a big family, and I love children very much. I always wanted to return to the ‘Children’s Ark.’ Over time, we became attached to certain children, and we decided to take them into our family.” That’s how Misha and Anya became a foster family. In this family, 5 children have already decided to live separately and are now starting their own families. They maintain good relationships with each other. They always visit Misha and Anya. And Irishka, who turned 18 this summer, decided to stay with the family for a while. Anya and Misha are delighted because they love her very much, and she is a great helper around the house. Currently, Misha and Anya’s family consists of 6 children: 4 foster children, Vitya, and Irishka.
Thank you for your participation and assistance in the ministry of the “Children’s Ark”!
Ministry in the Children’s Ark – Jack Kerbs