Once Upon A Time...

Once upon a time...

There was a young boy, 9 years old, who lived in an orphanage. His name was Toivo. His live was sad there, he was looked at but no one played with him. There were no toys, there were no real friends to talk with. The children were not allowed to sing or dance. But he had not his name for nothing. Toivo means „hope“ and hope he never lost. Finally one day he was told, that he would now be adopted. In the nights he wished for a family where he would be loved. He longed for friendship and joy. It was almost unbearable. What, if the new family would not like him? Or if he would not like his new family?

Then the day came when he left. Being a quiet nature anyway, he decided to stay closed until he knew that he would be really welcomed at his new home.

That's how he came to me. I liked him from the beginning. Poor guy didn't even have a faceup! So new eyes and a face were given to him. And clothes. And toys. 

Still he is a quiet boy, still keeping some secrets about his past. Maybe he'll tell me more one day.

And then his secret desire for a sibling was fullfilled.

Once upon a time...

There was a young girl, 5 years old, who lived in a poor family. Her parents could no longer take care for her, so she was given free to adoption. As a sorrowless creature, Inkeri looked forward to new adventures. To leave her family was no matter somehow. She doesn't speak too much of that time, seemingly she has forgotten most of it.

She was excited to find that she had a brother waiting eagerly for her. She loves him and her new mom. Being a bit shy the first days, she found that she liked her new home. Now new experiences lay ahead her every day. She loves Dollie, her welcome present, and takes care of her as a good mother. She's got new ideas every day, playing and climbing and enjoying live.

Once upon a time...

There are more to come. Toivo and Inkeri both want a smaller sibling and it is felt that some magical creature shall find it's way to us.