We had a young lady visit from Ukraine. Her name is Anya. She stayed with us in 2004 for about three months. She was a foreign exchange student that we took in because she was from Ukraine. It was not the best experience. She was not friendly with the kids and a very demanding person and could not do much for herself. Needless to say she went to stay with the neighbors with three high school kids and fill out the rest of her year.
So she wanted to come back for a vist and we offered to take her in for a few nights. Not much longer because it is harder on the kids. But I wished she would of been here longer. She was a delight.
She has matured from a selfish sixteen year old to a nice young lady at twenty. I must admit I was impressed. She had made plans with friends and arrange the transportaion, was great with the kids, and fun to have around. She still has her quirks of demandingness (such a word?) but for the most part I enjoyed having her around. She even admitted to being a bit of a bother to her folks from 13-15 which is one of the reason she went and did the foreign exchange program. She really wasn't ready back then but she says now it was one of the best things for her. Her folks basically sent her here to grow up and she did. Why was it our job????
The boys loved her, Joshua cried when she left. He was going to miss her. She was great with the kids and played with them and really enjoyed them. She said I reminded her of her mother because I care about my boys. I cook for them help them and worry about them. Duh I did that 4 years ago but you realize that kids don't get it or she didn't but what teenager would? I think we both matured.
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