We went to the Kiev Water Museum with our friend, Victor. It was a very fun day, we walked, talked and went to the museum.Tuesday, August 11, 2009
an English excursion to the Kiev Water Museum
We went to the Kiev Water Museum with our friend, Victor. It was a very fun day, we walked, talked and went to the museum.
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!
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.
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.
Monday, July 13, 2009
dinner and a concert
Jerry, Mikhailo, Barb and Parker... 
everyone staying dry under their umbrellas
We are still trying to learn the Ukrainian language. I have to say, I am such a lazy learner. I find that it is just too easy to speak Russian rather than doing the painful thing... humbling myself and speaking slowly and simply in basic Ukrainian. But, all that said, we are still studying, slowly but surely...
It is summer, everything is a little more relaxed. Yesterday we had our Ukrainian teacher over to our place for dinner and then on to an outdoor concert. We had just been to his place on Wednesday for a language lesson and Ukrainian meal. He is such a nice man. We feel that God has brought him into our life for a reason. His name is Mikhailo (Michael). Please remember him.
We invited another new friend to come along with us. We got to the park, ready for the concert to start and after just a few minutes, it began to get dark and soon it began to rain. Everyone simultaneously got their umbrellas out and the concert continued as it rained. The music continued until it began to rain too hard.
We look forward to the next concert. Mikhailo promised to come again. All the same we will continue our language learning and relationship building.
It is summer, everything is a little more relaxed. Yesterday we had our Ukrainian teacher over to our place for dinner and then on to an outdoor concert. We had just been to his place on Wednesday for a language lesson and Ukrainian meal. He is such a nice man. We feel that God has brought him into our life for a reason. His name is Mikhailo (Michael). Please remember him.
We invited another new friend to come along with us. We got to the park, ready for the concert to start and after just a few minutes, it began to get dark and soon it began to rain. Everyone simultaneously got their umbrellas out and the concert continued as it rained. The music continued until it began to rain too hard.
We look forward to the next concert. Mikhailo promised to come again. All the same we will continue our language learning and relationship building.
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