Rīgas Bērnu namā valdīja ziema.

Winter reigned at the Rīgas Bērnu namā.

Sniegs krājās uz logu palodzēm, un auksts vējš ieplūda pa vecajām, netīrajām logu rāmītēm.

Snow accumulated on the window sills, and a cold wind blew in through the old, dirty window frames.

Tomēr iekšā, pieglaustās telpās, valdīja neliela siltuma sajūta – priekšnamos karājās pašu izgatavotas sirds dekori, atgādinot par tuvojošos Valentīndienu.

However, inside the snug rooms, there was a slight feeling of warmth — homemade heart decorations hung in the hallways, reminding everyone of the approaching Valentine's Day.

Ričards sēdēja savā ierastajā vietā, pie liela, rustīgu koka galda, uz kura visur bija cietspalvas un papīra lapiņas.

Ričards sat in his usual spot at a large, rustic wooden table, covered with pencils and scraps of paper.

Viņš bija radošs zēns, kurš mēdza izliet savas jūtas zīmējumos.

He was a creative boy who often poured his feelings into drawings.

Šajās dienās viņš bieži juta lielu vientulību.

These days, he often felt a deep loneliness.

Lai gan Ričards vēlējās justies kā daļa no ģimenes, viņam likās, ka citi viņu nesaprot.

Although Ričards wanted to feel like a part of a family, it seemed to him that others didn't understand him.

Viņa draugs, Laima, bija pretējs – viņa vienmēr izstaroja prieku un cerības, cenšoties ikvienu iekļaut rotaļās un sarunās.

His friend, Laima, was the opposite—she always radiated joy and hope, trying to include everyone in games and conversations.

Taču Edvīns, cits bēnza nama iemītnieks, bieži viņu neņēma nopietni un pat patika uzmest skumju piezīmi, kad Ričards vēlējās izteikties.

However, Edvīns, another resident of the orphanage, often didn't take him seriously and even liked to throw in a sad remark when Ričards wanted to express himself.

Šoreiz Ričards bija nolēmis radīt vairāk nekā zīmējumus – viņš izgatavos Valentīna kartītes visiem bērnu nama iemītniekiem cerībā, ka tas palīdzēs radīt draudzības un piederības sajūtu.

This time, Ričards had decided to create more than just drawings—he would make Valentine cards for all the residents of the orphanage in the hope that it would help create a sense of friendship and belonging.

Kad pienāca Valentīndienas diena, bērni sanāca lielajā zālē.

When Valentine's Day arrived, the children gathered in the large hall.

Parasti tā bija ledaini auksta, bet šodien dečzi nosedza krēsli.

Usually, it was chillingly cold, but today blankets covered the chairs.

Visi bērni ieņēma vietas, un Ričards nervozi dalīja pašu rokām izgatavotās kartiņas.

All the children took their seats, and Ričards nervously handed out the handmade cards.

Viņa rokas trīcēja, bet Laima smaidīja un mudināja.

His hands trembled, but Laima smiled and encouraged him.

Kad kartītes bija izdalītas, likās, ka telpā iemīt siltums.

When the cards were distributed, it seemed warmth filled the room.

Laima piegāja pie Ričarda un pateicās par viņa pūlēm ar patiesu sirds siltumu.

Laima approached Ričards and thanked him for his efforts with genuine warmth.

Viņa kartītes rosināja siltas sarunas starp citiem bērniem, un Ričards pirmo reizi sajuta, ka nav viens šajā lielajā namā.

His cards sparked warm conversations among the other children, and for the first time, Ričards felt that he was not alone in this large house.

Pat Edvīns, kurš pirms tam izturējās skarbi, piegāja pie Ričarda.

Even Edvīns, who had previously treated him harshly, approached Ričards.

“Tavas kartītes ir labas,” viņš nopietni teica, un Ričards saprata, ka tas bija pietiekami, lai uzsāktu kaut ko jaunu – varbūt pat draudzību.

"Your cards are good," he said seriously, and Ričards realized that it was enough to start something new—maybe even a friendship.

Ričards saprata, ka līdzeklis, lai sazinātos ar citiem, patiesībā bija vienkāršāks nekā viņš domāja.

Ričards understood that the means to communicate with others was actually simpler than he thought.

Labestība un neliela piepūle no viņa puses palīdzēja atvērt durvis uz sirdi un draudzību.

Kindness and a little effort on his part helped open the doors to heart and friendship.

Tā diena viņam deva vairāk nekā jebkad bija cerējis – ne tikai atklāja citu jūtas, bet arī deva cerību, ka reiz varēs justies kā daļa no lielas, patiesas ģimenes.

That day gave him more than he had ever hoped—it not only revealed the feelings of others but also gave him hope that one day he could feel like part of a big, true family.