Growing Closer

As this last module is drawing to a close, I'm starting to realize we will have to say goodbye for good soon, not only to mission's teams that come and go, but to our hosts, our students, and Ukraine itself. Some of my students have already asked me if I will be coming back next year, and my heart is torn. The love I've acquired for this country and it's people is astounding. I really want to come back, and pray I will be able to. The missionaries here have already expressed their desire for our return, even suggesting an extended stay next year.

I couldn't ask for a better team. Five of us girls rooming together without any quarrels. Joshua (or Papa Yosh - as we like to call him) the voice of reason who can settle our girl-craziness down. Or take it to the next level, depending... I've grown closer to this team in the last month than I ever thought I could, my team members now close friends - not to mention the best roommates I've ever had! Opening up and sharing exactly where each of us is. Seeing how different and amazing each of our stories is - whether from broken families, feelings of doubt, health issues, fear for the future, or just trying to find ourselves or clarity, - we all have our issues, and we are seeing firsthand how God can use EVERYONE, and how He can bring us all together for a common purpose.