Christmas 2006!
Christmas 2006 was an exciting time in Ukraine, Rich and Lydia Fillmon left Dec. 25th for Ukraine on a mission to deliver hundreds of wonderful Christmas gifts to needy orphans.
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High School Senior Lydia Fillmon spent her Christmas break with her dad, Rich, spreading Christmas joy in Ukraine.
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They paid a visit to the down Dzerzhinsk, where they had a wonderful 'Yolka'!
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Back home, sorting the hundreds of boxes for each days delivery was a chore.
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Daily the can was loaded...
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...and loaded...
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...and then...Santa appeared with the loaded van.
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Special thanks to Judy Pate for the great Santa suit, it was a HUGE hit for the kids and adults!
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Another added joy was His Kids, Too! was able to provide a little Christmas party at each facility, courtesy of Central Church o
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Rich very carefully chose fruit from the market.
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The kids loved it!
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Cookies and juice, what a blessing.
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GoodShepherd Baptist Home was very happy with the Christmas boxes provided by Central High School Beta Club, Baton Rouge, LA
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Santa and Victor.
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Every child at the facility received a box filled with conderful gifts.
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Lydia and this precious little girl.
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The children carefully look in their gifts.
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After the gift giving, the children then gave a performance!
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Santa takes a rest with the kids after a long day.
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Kids love having their photo taken.
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The girls were alittle more careful with their gifts.
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She was VERY happy with her box!
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The next stop was the Teremok Hospital, where 60+ children received boxes.
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Here, the director enjoys having her photo with Santa.
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Next stop, was Dzerzhinsk Internot for children 6-18