Well, it's Monday evening here and Yuri brought us to an internet cafe. We have just enjoyed a delightful meal in which I had pizza and Jason had borsch and enjoyed it very much. The city is very beautiful. It was snowing when we arrived in Kiev and continued until this morning. The city is not what we expected - I'm not really sure what we expected, but it's different nonetheless. The architecture is exquisite and the people, especially the women, are very beautiful and fashionable. Our apartment is wonderful and very spacious. The bathroom is even equipped with a garden tub and shower head - not at all what we were expected from some of the internet pictures we had viewed. We miss home tremendously, especially Ashton, but we know that God has brought us here for a purpose and everything will work out according to His will.
Our facilitator, Yuri, has been wonderful. His English is excellent and he is very easy to get along with - another prayer answered on this awesome journey. We made it through Customs in a whirlwind. We were greeted at the gate by a man holding a sign with our name and then we literally ran to keep-up with the people assisting us - once again, another blessing. The plane rides were uneventful - thankfully. We met a couple in Nashville who are here in Ukraine with us with an appointment date on Wednesday as well. On the ride from New York to Kiev, we were with a group of orphans who had been visiting in California. One little boy was supposed to sit beside me next to the window but was terrified. He looked at me and said, "No English! No English!" Jason switched seats with him and everything was fine. The food was great on the plane but they were trying to feed you everytime you turned around.
When we got to the apartment, Yuri took us to the market and we bought some ham, cheese, mayo, bread, bananas, and water. We exchanged some money and are now trying to figure-out their system. We are really excited to be able to experience Ukraine. We can't wait to see what God has in store for us next!
Thank you for all the posts, e-mails, and encouragment. We are having a wonderful time, and we can definitely feel your prayers. There is no doubt in our minds that we are not in God's will. We can't wait to see what blessings he has in store for us next!
Take care of the homefront!
Love,
Jason and Erica
Our facilitator, Yuri, has been wonderful. His English is excellent and he is very easy to get along with - another prayer answered on this awesome journey. We made it through Customs in a whirlwind. We were greeted at the gate by a man holding a sign with our name and then we literally ran to keep-up with the people assisting us - once again, another blessing. The plane rides were uneventful - thankfully. We met a couple in Nashville who are here in Ukraine with us with an appointment date on Wednesday as well. On the ride from New York to Kiev, we were with a group of orphans who had been visiting in California. One little boy was supposed to sit beside me next to the window but was terrified. He looked at me and said, "No English! No English!" Jason switched seats with him and everything was fine. The food was great on the plane but they were trying to feed you everytime you turned around.
When we got to the apartment, Yuri took us to the market and we bought some ham, cheese, mayo, bread, bananas, and water. We exchanged some money and are now trying to figure-out their system. We are really excited to be able to experience Ukraine. We can't wait to see what God has in store for us next!
Thank you for all the posts, e-mails, and encouragment. We are having a wonderful time, and we can definitely feel your prayers. There is no doubt in our minds that we are not in God's will. We can't wait to see what blessings he has in store for us next!
Take care of the homefront!
Love,
Jason and Erica
