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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Last few days in our town....

These are a few final pics that are mostly for our family's memories.
Enjoy.


Visiting Nastya (sherbert colored jacket) in a nearby town.
Sweet girl who is now a mommy too.
We spent the day in town buying her things for her son.
Diapers, blankets, clothes, a really cool winter coat ;)
and of course, her new interest, a sushi making kit! :)))
We're really going to miss her.  She is a kind soul.

Spending the day in a nearby city at a beautiful Orthodox church.
The gardens were unbelievable!

Saying goodbye one last time to Sacha.  Another kind soul.
A friend once reminded me that God is using him to prepare my heart.
The way a farmer would use a plow to prepare the soil for a harvest.  

Saying goodbye to Superman before his train ride to Odessa! :)
Kiril, you are amazing and stubborn...and amazing.
We truly love you.... dearly!!! 



Photos of new and old friends.  All of whom have been blessings during our time here.
God's instruments to do His will with what He wanted to accomplish during our time here.

Douscia and Tamara.
 God used Douscia and her husband in a very important way.  His plan was set before we even entered the country.  AND Tamara's story....the Lord provided her with necessary medical supplies in a way that proved God was providing her with bags and Christians were His hands and feet.  Amazing story.

The best taxi service in Ukraine!
Without being able to properly communicate, these two and many other men were patient with us and became good acquaintances over the past two years.
Eventually, they understood our purpose and clearly were willing to be us help when we really needed them.  
We can't say enough about the good people in Ukraine. 

Thankful for Andrii's visits because he is always in God's Word.
He must follow this from Brother Slav, his grandfather (right of Mike).  Brother Slav is passionate about the Lord.  Below you can tell by the conversation he's having with Mike. 
......and we are really going to miss the fellowship.
 How many twenty three year old people get together at your house to read Bible
and sing praise songs because it is what brings them joy?


Lizzie finally conquers her disgust of fishies : )


Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Spring 2014 Pic Updates...




Hoorah for warm weather!

Three little friends visit the girls.
being silly

'Mom these are my favorite bugs!'....they are EVERYWHERE!

fun dinner for the kiddos
(hotdogs, spaghetti, butter & salt)



Really great kid from the orphanage....pic taken at the park.
Soon he will graduate from the orphanage...
only then are we allowed to visit with him at our home.
 Sadly, we will be back in the states by then.

hmm
...what to do, what to do?

beautiful day at the park!
Vitaliy and Daniel

Sunday after church in the park.



Monday, April 21, 2014

Christ is Risen....He is Risen Indeed!

Kirill, Oleg and Vitaliy all were home for Easter.
It was a wonderful blessing.
Picture with Pastor
 Easter Worship Service


Holy, Holy, Holy - this was the first time all three girls played violin together at church.

Lizzie's friend - he is one of seven boys!

Jennifer recites Psalm 103 in Ukrainian.
Oleg and Roman, a cousin from Lviv helped.  Nice job.

Matthew memorizes and recites Psalm 100 in Ukrainian.
Vitaliy helped him in the evenings.  Thanks and good job.
Oleg sneaks a photo.
...and oh, you might notice a little 'surprise' in this photo. )))

Mike preaching using Resurrection Eggs 
and a very wonderful young man translating!
Pastor Anatoliy -  Easter sermon
Svetlana in the kitchen getting the food ready.
... Amazing lady who loves the Lord!

so much food!
After the Service

helping in the kitchen and talking about all the good food!
I had to ask, "How can there be so much food and everyone is so thin?"

'My Lizzie'  :) 

time for a photo just before serving the food
Time to Eat

Everyone helping to bring out the food.

Matthew is holding holodets- a traditional holiday dish. It's jellied meat!

Third oldest of seven brothers!  He's always helping and with a smile.
It great to see seven brothers helping each other and helping their mom.
And they do it joyfully with smiles.
We were so thankful to see Kirill for Easter.


Almost ready....(Favorite Photo!)



After a wonderful traditional meal...







Wonderful, wonderful people.

Hope you had a blessed day too!