Monday, April 27, 2009

Well, I am still alive and just teaching up a storm. There really has not been any "new" news. We have had lots of school holidays recently so we have had some more free time to spend with friends. Like last Monday we hikeed up a mountain, ok a big hill, to a monastery. It was different but nice. Then last night we went walking in the downtown with a bunch of friends. We even went to a park and played around on the playground. Today we met up with one of the girls that we met last night and went to a cafe for ice cream. Today was Memorial Day, now don't get excited and think that it is the same as ours, because it's not. Here every family goes and visits the graves of their loved ones. Now that sounds nice but they also bring food, gifts, and vodka (how could they live without it!) and leave it at the grave. But we are back to our almost normal schedule. Erin has managed to get us another class on Thursday at yet another school. The school is more like a tutoring center which will be great for in the summer. God has really opened this opportunity for Erin and groups coming in the summer. Please pray for more opportunities like this to open up.

3 comments:

  1. Have I told you lately how very proud I am of you? A mom just couldn't ask for more. (OK, maybe a child who actually updates, emails, calls, etc.) Love you with all my heart! Make the most of your last few days there. Know that many people will continue to pray for the work you and God have begun there. Buddy and I are looking forward to having you home! Oh, do I have a To Do list for you!!!!

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  2. I was almost as excited as Janice to see your newest post, and of course, I learned something I had not Erin!!! How exciting!!! Thank you for all you have done in Poltava this year. God is already using it and will allow others to build on the ministries so dear to your heart!

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  3. So, reading your mom's comment made me realize something...in less than a month I'll be able to call you! I can't tell you how many times I have thought, "Oooh, I have to call and tell Rachel..." I have even pulled out my phone a couple of times to call you... It will be wonderful to be able to make that call soon!

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