Hello all, yesterday we started working after the prayer first translated from english to russian then iryna took charge and prayed with yuri translatibg for us. Sean and darren worked on the inside plaster while doug and mike insulated the outside of the house with styrofoam (a czech design) and mr. Troy and jeff followed with a cement glue and mesh to wrap the whole house to give some extra support. Igor, the driver, who has been playing the role of observer, began to lend a hand here and there. I think the lord is beggining to be heard in his heart. We also met ira yesterday she helped us learn a few more words and gave sergei the chance to break through thr language barrier in order to tell us how to do things the RIGHT way. We broke for lunch at abt 12 and called it a day around 4 so we could make it to Yalta. As we were loading the van, we were all kicking the ball with daniel and angelina. Darren gave a mighty kick and accidentally knocked it over the neighboring fence. Daniel went up to the gate and asked the little girl in the yard to get it for us, she did. And as daniel was walking away, he stopped, turned, and went back to the gate and gave the girl a large portion of his candy.
We then left and changed to go to yalta, where we had dinner. Afterwards, we walked the boardwalk struggling with communication unless yuri was present but managed to grab a few souvenirs.
This morning we had our devotional and breakfast, then it was back to work. Sergei has his three year old son, arthur, here again and every once in a while he will poke his head out the door and if anyone catches him he immediatly starts giggling. Well its back to work for me.
September 6th, 2006 by Deneen
September 6th, 2006 at 12:53 pm
We’re so inspired by the AMAZING work you all are doing in His Kingdom . . . and we know that it’s being built with soooooooooooooo much more than mere plaster, cement glue, and mesh! Please know that we love you and are praying for each of you daily – asking for His power, protection, and provision while you are away from your families here in TN! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us . . . it’s so awesome to know what you’re doing while you’re still there, instead of having to wait until you get back home!
September 7th, 2006 at 10:01 am
It is so amazing to see what God is doing through you guys and HopeHouse. You all are truly impacting not only Dima and Ira, but future generations. I am praying for you all daily, for strength, health, protection and that you will take the time to see how God is working in your lives through this mission. God is truly awesome! Keep up the great work and we look forward to seeing your next post.
Jack Miller
September 8th, 2006 at 4:46 pm
Hey guys! I can probably speak for most of the team that went in June 2006 that we are jealous that you are there and we are not. haha…..What a blessing you have all been to Dima and his family. I didn’t get to meet them when I was there last June, but I hope I can when I am there in June 2007. Speaking personally it is such a joy to know that Darren is able to be there and experience God’s work in the very places I was in this last summer. The Ukraine (children and people) has stolen part of my heart and I know it will yours too. Continue to be God’s hands and feet each day and remember it is by example they will follow and come to God. The love you are showing them will not be forgotten. God Bless You All….****Darren (Dad) we miss you and love you very much.***