Our marathon is picking up pace, and you still have time to give your children and yourself a Merry Christmas! Today our journey will be very short. We need to fly from the Voronezh region to Lipetsk, to the beautiful ancient city of Yelets, located on the sandy banks of the Don and consecrated by the prayers of one of the most beloved Russian saints, Tikhon of Zadonsk. Another friendly family lives here — Matushka Irina and three children:

“Good afternoon, dear benefactors. This is the family of Priest Mikhail Bondarchik. I’ll tell you a little about the children and their hobbies.

The eldest son Ilya is 11 years old, studies in the 5th grade and is actively involved in swimming and goes to the gym. Ilya helps at the altar and attends Sunday school and the altar school at the church. His main hobby is creating computer videos and games. He has his own «channel,» and even a small number of subscribers. He really wants a Sony PlayStation4.

Varvara is 7 years old, she started 1st grade this year, and she studies with pleasure and diligence.

Anastasia is 5 years old and still goes to kindergarten. Varvara and Anastasia visit the art studio. Varvara has been drawing for 4 years, and she constantly participates in various competitions and wins prizes. The girls also practice dancing and acrobatics. They and the team perform at city events and regional competitions.

Varvara dreams of roller skates and headphones with «ears» (these are not audio headphones, but something like a cap).

Anastasia wants roller skates and a children’s camera.

I am very grateful to the philanthropists for their help and support throughout. I would like to wish everyone God’s help, the protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, health and peaceful skies above their heads. God bless you. Have a long and prosperous summer!

With respect and gratitude, Matushka Irina, Ilya, Varvara and Anastasia.”

These are the sincere children’s wishes!

Let us remind you about this family: on November 10, 2019, after a serious long-term illness, Priest Mikhail Bondarchik died. The Matushka was left with three children.
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Whomever wants to give a gift to these kids, then the instructions for you are here: write a direct message at https://t.me/matushky that you want to give a gift. Then we will send you the mother’s address, and you will send it to the address yourself. Having sent a gift, please be sure to inform us that the gift has been sent. This is necessary so that there are no overlaps and that no child is left without a gift. If you change your mind or cannot send a gift, then be sure to let us know so that we can pass on these children to others who wish to do so.