Galyna is a little firecracker! She is a spirited, funny and athletically gifted 13 year old who was barely 70 pounds when she left last summer. The first time she had ever picked up a baseball bat, she nearly took my head off with a linedrive. Same thing on the bicyle. She was cruising around the block in a matter of minutes. When we went to the beach last summer, I was amazed watching her comfortably interact with other kids. She grabbed a boogie board and bravely faced some nasty waves breaking right on the shore. A couple of times she disappeared under water and went right back out for more punishment. This little girl is one tough cookie!
The highlight of Galya's summer was learning how to horseback ride. She attended a two week camp and instantly fell in love with the sport. Seeing her sitting on that horse, riding so gracefully and smiling so proudly, is the enduring image of the nearly three months we spent together.
Every time we've corresponded, she's always asked about "Terry" the horse. Not surprisingly, Galya also showed great potential as an ice skater. She's not as academically enthusiastic as her sister, but she is also very smart and capable.
Our prayer request for Galya is for God to give her motivation to work hard on her English lessons, and a desire to follow the rules!
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