The Last Morning
28 February 2015 @ 08:26
Wow! The last morning of our last day here in Ukraine. What an incredible and blessed time it has been. Although we left PA one day late due to weather causing us to miss a few planned stops, and my back changed plans for about three days, it has been so obvious that God had a plan.
I have experienced Ukraine's healthcare and my back is feeling great. In doing so I had the opportunity to share what God has been doing on this journey. It was humbling to be able to answer a neurologist's question of how you keep on going in the midst of crisis and tragedy by sharing how God has picked me up, time and time again, and allowed me to go on; not by my strength but by His. As my back was adjusted by my Ukraine 'chiropractor' it was wonderful to learn how God has been guiding his journey. I may come back here for future treatments.
Together we have seen the smiles of the children and tears of the adults who were so touched that we would travel here at this time of conflict in Ukraine. We have encouraged and we have been encouraged. We have taught and we have been taught. We have sung and danced and we have listened and watched dance. I can't wait to share more photos and videos when we get home.
Our time with Archie and Ruslan has been, simply, a time of family. The work that God is doing through them and this home is so incredible. From the moment we arrived and one of their girls, Olya, would not stop hugging me I knew that, even after a four year absence, it was as if we had never been apart, although Ruslan never let me forget it. I pray that God will continue to bless their work here.
This team has been wonderful! The spirit that Mike and Karen O'Toole brought to our group was surely missed during the last five days of this visit. You were able to encourage many with your faith journey and you kept us laughing. Betsy and Dickon Kleinsasser brought their enthusiasm, games and crafts to the children of Ukraine. I know the children will be awaiting your return.
Well now we begin the first leg of our journey back to the U.S. Of to Kiev with stops to see friends in Vinnitsya and Bila Tserkva. I'll try to fill in all the gaps when I get home. Continued prayers for our team and the people of Ukraine. May God bring peace to this beautiful nation.
I have experienced Ukraine's healthcare and my back is feeling great. In doing so I had the opportunity to share what God has been doing on this journey. It was humbling to be able to answer a neurologist's question of how you keep on going in the midst of crisis and tragedy by sharing how God has picked me up, time and time again, and allowed me to go on; not by my strength but by His. As my back was adjusted by my Ukraine 'chiropractor' it was wonderful to learn how God has been guiding his journey. I may come back here for future treatments.
Together we have seen the smiles of the children and tears of the adults who were so touched that we would travel here at this time of conflict in Ukraine. We have encouraged and we have been encouraged. We have taught and we have been taught. We have sung and danced and we have listened and watched dance. I can't wait to share more photos and videos when we get home.
Our time with Archie and Ruslan has been, simply, a time of family. The work that God is doing through them and this home is so incredible. From the moment we arrived and one of their girls, Olya, would not stop hugging me I knew that, even after a four year absence, it was as if we had never been apart, although Ruslan never let me forget it. I pray that God will continue to bless their work here.
This team has been wonderful! The spirit that Mike and Karen O'Toole brought to our group was surely missed during the last five days of this visit. You were able to encourage many with your faith journey and you kept us laughing. Betsy and Dickon Kleinsasser brought their enthusiasm, games and crafts to the children of Ukraine. I know the children will be awaiting your return.
Well now we begin the first leg of our journey back to the U.S. Of to Kiev with stops to see friends in Vinnitsya and Bila Tserkva. I'll try to fill in all the gaps when I get home. Continued prayers for our team and the people of Ukraine. May God bring peace to this beautiful nation.