Here is a little glimpse into how fun summer grad camp was. Thank you again all who have supported and prayed.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013
Good friends
I am so thankful for technology that allows me to stay in contact with the kids and our friends in Ukraine. I know I recently said it but I am so very thankful for our friends from church in Ukraine. They really help us keep ministry going while we are in the States. Ira has stayed at our apartment the last few days. She invited Anya, one of the girls we do a lot of ministry with, to stay the night. She also has been making food and inviting the boys over to come and eat. They of course have been taking her up on that :) Boys sure do love to eat. I can honestly say it has really helped my heart to know people like Ira and Gala are still really investing in the kids. Here are some pics they just sent me.
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| Ira... |
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| Sash during his English lesson |
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Boyko making pancakes for everyone. |
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Life in America
I cannot believe it has already been a week since I have been home. Life just never stops. I will be honest, the transition this time has been a little harder than in the past. Maybe it was because I was in Ukraine longer than I have been the past few times. Do not get me wrong, I LOVE being home with my family. It's just that life here is different. But in the the week that I have been home I have already been to Tahoe for the weekend, celebrated my birthday, my niece's birthday, signed up for the gym and gone, and so much more. Life in the States never stops.
But just because I am home does not mean I am not still thinking about Ukraine and all that we have going on there. So the week before we left we found out there is a good chance we are going to get kicked out of our apartment. I have said it many times before but I do not know what we would do without Sasha Peevniv. As he is right now running the Ukrainian side of OAU. He has dealt with all that apartment fiasco and done phenomenally. We still do not know the outcome but I truly believe that God is going to give us the money soon to be able to buy something. No more of this renting... There is a camp we have heard about that if you can buy it straight out they will sell it for $50,000. This is IDEAL.... it is on the outskirts of the city so it is an ideal location. Or maybe we are going to be able to buy a house where we can have a garden and a dog!! I so badly want a dog :) So here are a few things you can be praying for....
-Something to buy
-Money to buy it :)
-The boys while we are gone
-Sash who is taking care of them while we are gone
-Lots of opportunities for us to fundraise while we are home
-I need to find some work while I am home
If you would like to be more involved check out on my blog other ways to get involved. Or shoot me an email. melissaoau@gmail.com
But just because I am home does not mean I am not still thinking about Ukraine and all that we have going on there. So the week before we left we found out there is a good chance we are going to get kicked out of our apartment. I have said it many times before but I do not know what we would do without Sasha Peevniv. As he is right now running the Ukrainian side of OAU. He has dealt with all that apartment fiasco and done phenomenally. We still do not know the outcome but I truly believe that God is going to give us the money soon to be able to buy something. No more of this renting... There is a camp we have heard about that if you can buy it straight out they will sell it for $50,000. This is IDEAL.... it is on the outskirts of the city so it is an ideal location. Or maybe we are going to be able to buy a house where we can have a garden and a dog!! I so badly want a dog :) So here are a few things you can be praying for....
-Something to buy
-Money to buy it :)
-The boys while we are gone
-Sash who is taking care of them while we are gone
-Lots of opportunities for us to fundraise while we are home
-I need to find some work while I am home
If you would like to be more involved check out on my blog other ways to get involved. Or shoot me an email. melissaoau@gmail.com
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| The boys just sent me this pic the other day. I am glad they are eating :) |
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| Loving time with my nieces and nephews. |
Monday, July 8, 2013
Orphanage Summer Camp
We had grad camp and then a day in between starting orphanage camp. To say that the month of June was crazy would be an understatement :) It had been 4 years since we had been allowed to do a camp at the orphanage. It was an awesome time getting to love on the kids and share Christ's love. Here a just a few pics that show the great times that were had.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Summer Grad Camp
June has come and gone and grad camp seems like a lifetime ago. Going through these pictures reminds me of how fun it was and how much the kids really enjoyed it. Thank you so much to all who were apart of making it happen. This was our longest camp ever at 6 days. It was filled with Bible lessons, games, making movies, singing, fellowship, and laughter. Thanks again for all who have supported!!!
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| Boyko being awesome, helping the older man who takes of the camp, mow the lawn |
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| Morning Bible lesson |
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| My little brother turned into a zombie |
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| Some of the ladies |
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| So incredibly thankful for them |
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| Hanging out around the bonfire |
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| Games |
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| Zombies in the making |
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| BFFs reunited :) |
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| Thankful to all those who donated hygiene items. |
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| Making banners got pretty intense ;) |
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| Making team banners |
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| Our amazing camp group... |
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