These Loaves and Fishes

I’ve wanted so much to resume regular updates here; there simply hasn't been time. We’ve had many pressures, we get tired, we’ve been going and going. Joshua, in particular, is the man of the hour, needed by so many at once. There has been an intermingling of struggle and joy as we have pressed through… Continue reading When Our Strength Has Failed

Driving through the snow-dusted Carpathians toward the Ukrainian border almost two weeks ago, I felt the seriousness of our departure more heavily with each passing mile. We left our home, not knowing when we'll be back. We said emotional goodbyes to special friends; many we left without having had that chance. I reflected on my… Continue reading From Our Week – Slovakia

This week we said a hard goodbye. Our dear friends and ministry partners, the Days, returned to the US for a new chapter in their journey with God. For more than a decade, our families have pulled together on the same side of a struggle. We've been through joys and sorrows, and made memories together… Continue reading From our week

Are we safe? Check out this post to read more on the Russia/Ukraine crisis and our position. Otherwise, I bring you some lovely things from my week. 🙂 Since we got back to Ukraine, Josh has been helping to lead a Saturday night Bible class at our church. The topic he chose is Knowing God.… Continue reading From our week

Having teens is fun; you get to enjoy the results of their passion and energy! One tasty such "result" has been Abby's interest in sourdough. A satisfyingly bubbly starter Dough for banana muffins. The finished product was super tasty, with a good crumb. We've established a new routine and are back in the swing of… Continue reading From Our Week

Earlier in the week we posted about our return trip to Ukraine and our perspective on the tenuous situation with Russia. In case you missed it, you can read it here. Now for some picture highlights: The long journey back to Ukraine begins. After all the work to pack our 20 suitcases, I spent most… Continue reading From Our Week

A lot has been going on the past 6 weeks! Here are some of the highlights: The month of May found us celebrating Easter by the Orthodox calendar; almost a whole month later than the US! Since Easter is a very big holiday in western Ukraine, we wanted to do something special to emphasize the… Continue reading Picture post: Spring Highlights, and a “Peculiar Jewel”

Read in English here Я по вуха закохана у свого чоловіка. Але я повинна вам дещо сказати… Іноді на День святого Валентина або на річницю шлюбу я відчувала, що змушена була намагатись святкувати. Іншим жінкам, схоже, легко вдавалось загравати зі своїми чоловіками або хвалити їх онлайн. Я думала про те, чи все зі мною гаразд,… Continue reading Якщо подружне життя недосконале

Читайте українською мовою I am head over heels in love with my husband. But I have to tell you something… There have been some Valentine’s Days or anniversaries where I felt I really had to TRY to celebrate. It seemed other women were effortlessly making eyes at their man or singing his praises online. And… Continue reading When Marriage Isn’t Perfect

This isn't my mine, but I read a lot of books on Kindle. Perfect for life overseas! I get so energized from other people’s stories – many have undergone considerable hardship and yet emerged as victors or influencers. They inspire me to grow stronger and better. So at the beginning of 2020, I determined I… Continue reading Books I Enjoyed in 2020