Prayers For Ukraine

First of all, yes, I haven't blogged for awhile.  All is good, just never seem to have a lot of time to sit and play!  The Fab 5 are all well, Kayleigh and Michael have been awesome as ever.  Beautiful, happy kids :)  We've been following the situation in Ukraine with heavy hearts.  We see the reports in the media and have continued to keep in touch with friends we made while there, and the stories are so truly saddening.  We ask that you join us in praying for the safety and well being of our friends and their families, and the people there.


It has been almost 2 years since our family boarded a plane in Austin Texas for our 47 day adventure to a destination 6,092 miles away.  An adventure it was and a great experience in seeing that the world in different places is truly different!  Different language, alphabet, currency, measurement system (metric...), culture, and climate.  During our stay there we were truly blessed by many people who met an American family on the road, and took us in as friends.  By the time we left, not only did we have 2 more teenagers, but a home church, best friends and our new favorite pizza place!


The Ukrainian people love their country and are very patriotic, and the tough times are very hard on them.  Our experiences with the people there were wonderful.  Recent events are surely incredibly difficult and the stories we hear are pretty awful.  We are praying for their safety and that circumstances there would improve.  Even though we are separated by 6,092 miles, they are always in our heart.