“If there were any more tears shed we may all float away”
This quote perfectly describes my last two weeks in Ukraine as we as a community said goodbye to several families and individuals leaving Kiev. Some have been here for 20 years, others only two, but they have been like our family and we will miss them greatly.
As I was searching for the source for the above quote, the verse from Revelation came up that says, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain…” I cannot wait for that day!
HUGE Praise!! I have a place to live for next year! I will be living with the Malones, a family of nine kids. Yep, nine. The oldest, Blake, just graduated high school and is currently in Ukraine; the second oldest, Hannah, will be a junior at KCA. Next are Bethany, Seth, then their fifth child, Eli, who was born with Down Syndrome. Over the last several years they adopted four more children with special needs (Micah, Eliana, Matthew, Ethan) from Ukraine. I will be extra eyes and hands in the house and will also be helping Hannah get to and from school. I met with the whole family before I left and I am excited to be a part of their lives!
I will be returning to Kiev on August 8 for my sixth and last year. Please keep me in your prayers as I transition to a new location and a bigger family. :)
Thank you! In Christ,
Sarah
P.S. Every year we have a special chapel for the seniors and this year I was asked to make the slideshow. Here is the link: Senior Chapel.
