NEW PHOTOS

There is a team in Ukraine right now and they visited Vika's orphanage. We are so grateful and thrilled to see these new photos of her. She loved to play UNO while she was here too. It is so great to see her with a smile on her face and happy. The shirt she is wearing has a USA flag on it that we had sent back with her. We all miss her and think of her often wishing she was still here!

One Week...

Wow, time surely has gone by fast! Vika and Max leave in one week to go back to the Ukraine. They both are very sweet, loving , helpful without even having to ask then first, caring and alot of fun. Vika loves to tend to Allie, do crafts, ride bikes, play Wii, play badminton and volleyball. Max loves to play Wii, computer, soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and ride bikes. They both are speaking several English words now and they just fit right into our family. OH HOW WE WILL MISS THEM!!!

Summer fun

We have all been having lots of fun. We have taken them to pick blueberries at Monadnock Berries ( a family favorite ), Ellacoya State Park ( lots of fun swimming ), Funspot ( loved the video games), and Kellerhaus ( they liked putting the American flag on their ice cream sundae). Tims summer basketball team made the championships and WON so the last 2 weeks we have been to several evening games. Everyone has enjoyed cheering Tims team on :) It all goes by soo fast, can't believe they leave in 2 weeks. We will have lots of great memories and of course pictures to remind us of all the great times we have spent together. I have tried to upload pictures but it hasn't gone through yet. I will try again later. The Pilcher family:)

PHOTOS

They are here!

Vika and Max arrived yesterday. We weren't able to get to the airport to pick them up when they flew in Friday night but some great host friends picked them up and brought them to our house for us - THANK YOU!

COMING SOON!!!

We are all getting excited to have Vika and Max join us in 2 1/2 weeks.

Timothy's Thoughts

Timothy ( 17 ) wrote this for one of his school assignments. He chose the topic on his own. It brought tears to my eyes as I read it. VIKA We waited and waited then it was delayed. We waited and waited then she came. Shy in the beginning but opening like a flower as time went on and slowly blossomimg. Crying at first yet laughing at the end. She had little when she came yet with little happy she still was. We have yet we still want. Eventually she left with more than she came. She gave us nothing that we can touch yet we ended with more than we began.

FUNDRAISING YARD SALE

We are having a fundraising yard sale. If you have anything you would be willing to donate, just let us know:) Please contact us at pilcherfamily@msn.com Thanks so much!! We are grateful for all your support!

Picture from VIka

Look what came in the mail yesterday:) Charlene , she is adopting another Vika from the same orphanage, just got back from visiting all the kids at the orphanage in Ukraine. She brought this picture back with her and sent it out in the mail as a surprise to us. Such a great picture. We are so happy she took the time to make this for us. We laminated it and have it on our fridge with Vika and Maxim's photo. Can't wait until they both come this summer!!!!!!!!

Chip In

Vika and Maxim

We are all excited for Vika and Max to be coming this summer. It looks like they will be here the last week of July to the last week of August. Everyone is making plans of what they want to do while they are here. A few things we plan to do is visit the mountains and the ocean as these will be new experiences for them.

THANK YOU all for purchasing through Ordinary Hero and for all the donations! Even though we didn't end up being one of the top three sellers, we are truly blessed and thankful for everyone who is supporting us as we raise the money to bring Vika and Maxim here. Even though the grant contest is over, you are still able to purchase through Ordinary Hero and we will receive the credit for Vika and Maxim. Just remember to put in Lisa Pilcher at the checkout. www.ordinaryherostore.org

Thanks again for all your help and support!
The Pilcher Family:)

Ordinary Hero

Dear friends and family,

From now until next Saturday night we are going to light up email and facebook with plea's to help us sponsor Vika and Maxim ( 2 orphans from Ukraine ) that our family is  hosting this summer. Ordinary Hero is having a GRANT CONTEST through Saturday night and 40% of what we sell goes directly towards Vika and Maxim. PLUS they are giving away $500 this weekend to the top 3 sellers of items in their store! We so want to be one of the TOP 3! We really want to be #1. This is the easiest and fastest way we know to raise money to sponsor Vika and Maxim. They are selling jewelry, note cards, t-shirts, flip flops,  sweatshirts, hats ( kids & adult sizes ), coffee tumblers, kids Custom clothing, and little novelty items! Would you PLEASE consider helping us? Just check out their store and see how you might help!  www.ordinaryherostore.org  PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU SELECT LISA PILCHER  FROM THE AFFILIATE BOX WHEN YOU ORDER SO WE GET CREDIT!

Please be an ORDINARY HERO and help us sponsor Vika and Maxim. When you purchase would you mind helping us by posting the OH store link to your Facebook, email your friends and ask your friends to shop for us? We don't know how much its going to take to be the #1 seller ( the #1 spot gets $500 in addition to their sales!) We are hoping to sell $1500 in merchandise in the next 3 days! Wow, isn't that crazy? BUT, if 60 friends spend $25 in the OH store we will meet our goal!

 There are Donation Combos in the store that are $55 and they include a warm fleece, blanket, two raincoats, and a pair of aqua shoes for the kids in Africa! You can even buy a SHEEP that will feed 40 people in Africa! How cool is that???? Now how many people have you asked to buy a sheep? Really!
Check it out today - and remember you will have until Saturday, March 17 ( GRANT contest ends ) to purchase!

Oh yeah, and more emails to follow over the next few days reminding you! We are not trying to be a bother, we just don't want you to forget about the chance to be AN ORDINARY HERO! Thanks in advance to all of you! Tell your friends, tell your mom and tell anyone who will listen!
Thanks for your help, thanks for your purchases and prayers as we embark on this journey!

Thanks for helping us raise these funds! We are so excited about this opportunity!

The Pilcher Family:)
pilcherfamily@msn.com