I cannot believe that it has already been 3 weeks since Anika and I have been back in Ukraine. It seems the time always flies but this time I can't keep up. Life has been incredibly busy but full of so much goodness. Sometimes I think my heart is going to explode it is so full. In the mere 3 weeks since we have been back we have had fall camp, had one of our grad families who have an almost two month old stay with us, Dus and her kids have stayed with us, a baptism of little Melissa (I became a godmother, that is a whole other story lol), birthday celebrations, a big Easter picnic, helping the church with an Easter celebration in the main square of the city, met with the department about our visas, and the list could go on. There have been many nights where I am seriously overwhelmed with how cool my life is. I have the most incredible family here and in America... I am blessed beyond words. Now, do not get me wrong.... there have been so many good days and I am thankful but that does not mean there are not days where I am ready to pack up and leave. Just had one of those and as I write this, I feel drained and emotionally raw. But I know it is all part of the cycle of this life. I have to go, as we are about to celebrate two more birthdays tonight. Just wanted to give a quick update and show some pics of life here. Thank you all for your support and prayers. Please continue to pray for Ukraine. Things are quiet here in Sumy and we feel very safe but, I know this is not the case in other parts of the country.
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| Fun times at camp. Love these girls! |
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| Our amazing camp group. |
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| Outside the church with Alina, Vova, and Melissa |
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| Little Melissa... Love this little girl! |
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| Celebrating Alina's birthday! |
