Dear Friends,

During this month when we focus on Thanksgiving, we are looking back at 2003 and we are so thankful for many things but two stand out in particular.

First of all, we can't begin to tell you how thankful we are for YOU, our faithful supporters! We truly could not have helped so many children and families without your willing support and financial help. Thank you so much for your support!

With Grateful Hearts,

Angie Thomson
Cristian Soimaru

Secondly, we are so grateful for the more than 30 Romanian staff members who literally give of themselves daily to help the Romanian orphaned and abandoned children. Some of these staff are young in age but are so mature in the way they care for the children they are responsible for. One of our staff couples, Cristina and Danut Capatan (pictured left), have been working with Orasul Sperantei (City of Hope--Romania) almost from the beginning and are tremendous assets. Along with caring for 5 children, they help with teams, visitors, information requests, transportation, all with a wonderful, joyous attitude.