Thursday, August 6, 2009

Gaining a little weight?

Well, it happened again, a well meaning friend grabbed my hand and said, "Kim, you are gaining weight!" I tried to tell her that I am about the same size as usual, but she disagreed and said that it looked good on me...( maybe that is supposed to help?)
Yeah, it felt just like you would think it would feel hearing those words coming from someone you know. BUT, she meant this as a compliment, here in Ukraine this is a compliment....never mind that the fact remains that she thinks I have put on some weight.
So, I walked around yesterday feeling a little heavy...

But, walk is what I did. I have a new friend that needs to have someone listen. I am getting really good at listening. And what goes better with talking and listening, but walking?
Much of our everyday life is about relationship building. It comes in many forms...
We want to make a difference here, where we live.
Thanks for remembering us while you are making a difference where you live!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

It's August already!

Wow, it has been a while since we have blogged...

We have enjoyed hosting many out-of-town guests, who have come through Kiev...it has been great to see so many old friends and meet some new ones.

We have been busy with our friends here in Kiev as well. We see our neighbors almost daily as everyone wants to spend time outdoors while the weather is beautiful. Our good friend, Enver, sits outside and knows nearly everyone that walks by. We have met many other neighbors just standing, talking with him.

Our son has been home on summer break, it has been really great hanging out while he is home. He is a disciplined young man, studying faithfully each day, preparing for the AP courses that he has this coming year. In 3 weeks he will begin his senior year of high school. I am trying not to think about this yet, it is one part of our life that I just haven't gotten used to.

We hope to host a picnic or dinner for Jerry's sauna buddies and their wives this month.