Two more days...

The last few days have been kinda slow for myself. I picked up a fever, I believe from playing with children non-stop for over a week. They sure know how to drain all your energy.Today I am feeling much better after a good nights sleep. Almost all of us have undertaken some type of sickness. Please pray for our health.

Yesterday we went to the orphanage outside of Borodyanka that we had gone to the previous year. This orphanage only houses about 12 kids total. We just brought some fruit and cookies for the kids, then played some games. Yesterday was also what they call in Ukraine the "Last Bell". Every school ends on this day and it is a big celebration. We went to one of the schools and got to partake in the festivities. After so much action today we have a day off. A day of rest much needed. Only a couple days until we return to the states. Thank you so much for all your support. GOD bless!

Borodyanka

With a long safe journey and pizza along the way, we have made it to our final destination Borodyanka. The Orphanage in Bila Tszerkov was time well spent. We had the opportunity to share Bible stories from creation all the way up to the death of Jesus on the Cross. We had differenet crafts everyday for the kids that they seemed to enjoy to do with us.These orphans have once again take a piece of my heart. If anyone has the thought of adopting let me know! I have encountered so many truly amazing children that have never been a part of a family.Keep these little ones in your prayers, that they may encounter the abounding love of Christ in their life, and that He surpasses all treasure here on this earth.

Today we are heading to the nearby school to talk to a 3rd and 5th grade class that are studying english. I am excited this is something we got to do last year and it was a blast. Then tonight we are going to church for a Bible study. I am looking forward to have a lot of relaxing time here in Borodyanka. Nearly 80 children sure know how to drain every ounce of energy from you. Thank you so much for your prayers! May GOD bless you all

Alive and Well

It is now our fourth day in Chernigov. We had to stay an extra day because one of Amanda's luggage was lost at the airport. The good news is we got it today and tomorrow morning we are leaving to the orphanage in Bila Tszerkov. The last couple days we spent at an orphanage and a mental hospital for young children. Our time here has been truly amazing. I am staying with an American family who is the pastor of a church plant here. There kids keep me going even with the jet lag which is slowly dissapating. I loved the town and culture so much, I hope to return to Chernigov sometime in the future. Thanks for your prayers and please continue as we travel to Bila Tszerkov. There I will not have access to internet, so this might be the last for a week. GOD bless

(Paul) Your shirts are well worn and many pictures were taken. Thank you!

Made It!

Made it through the Russian flight safe to our first destination in Chernigov. Getting ready to take off for our first day into the city on about four hours of sleep. Breakfast was delicious along with some wonderful portuguese coffee. It is so amazing, yet surreal to be back in Ukraine. I hope to blog as often as possible to keep everyone updated on my travels. It will be hard when I am at the orphanage with no internet though. Thanks for everyones prayer and support!

GOD bless
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