Day 79

The last couple days were hard as I prepared to leave Tutova. I was very happy when Ionut, Petre, Andreea, and Roxana came back from the hospital in time for me to have a couple days with them before I left. They were able to start coming outside right away, which was very nice. Raul on the other hand is no longer allowed outside after his face swelled one morning and the staff worried about allergens and bug bites. Yesterday I stayed late at the clinic to spend time with Alina and Raul in the little playroom. After their nighttime bottle, I put them to bed, and went around to give each child a kiss. Only a few tears were shed, as I know that I will be back soon : ) . Today three of us rode down to Bucharest, and tomorrow I will be flying back to Boston!