So we’re in the Ukraine, and we’ve had one heck of a time.
I feel like I have dropped the ball really, because I haven’t even introduced any of you to my team, or let you know what I’m doing, but I don’t have the time right now, as we’re in the dorm of a Seminary student, and we’re on borrowed time.
I can say, this has been one eye opening experience already. We met our contact after a nine hour overnight train ride, and we quickly realized, they don’t speak English.
And we don’t speak Ukrainian. Or Russian. The alphabet on the signs aren’t even the same.
Wow.
Talk about a lesson in trusting God’s providence. We are all staying in an upstairs room and have actual beds and hot showers, and we’ve been fed more times than we can handle really, so what more can one ask for?
The funniest part of it all, was that Maxine, (the local pastor) tried to warn us of the dangerous staircase in the ministry house by telling us in very broken English: “Careful of Stairs. Don’t make tragedy.”
At least we’re all in good spirits about not being able to communicate. It makes for some REALLY interesting stories. . .
We Have a translator now, her name is Ana. She’s pretty funny, and has a great sense of humor.
In between our “Jet Lag” naps, we’ve actually been spending the two days we’ve been here at a sort of “Gypsy” summer camp for children.
How cool is that? We are actually playing with some Gypsy Children. They asked us to give a testimony, so I was able to get up and share mine.
So that’s all I can say for now really. Please pray for me and my team, because we’re suffering from Jet lag and Fatigue pretty badly. We want to be up to 100% so that we can serve these people to the best of our ability.
I love you and I miss you!!
~Kirsten 🙂
