Today is our last time in the Ukraine. We have been on a train for 14 hours, and still have a few to go. Once we depart the train, we will spend a few hours in downtown Kiev doing some last minute shopping and seeing a few more sights. Four adult men in 50 square [...]
Mission accomplished. As of the end of today, -all 100 roof shingle panels are painted (blue) -all ceiling joist are in place -all roof ridgepoles and beams are in place -all roof trusses and rafters are in place We were also able to stock additional block on top of the house to complete the gable [...]
Chris has already posted such an eloquent blog for today that anything else just wouldn’t compare. He is Longfellow, Shakespeare and the Hulk all rolled into one. Today was another great day on the build site, with the team and all of our hosts. Josh is the go-to guy for Sergei when he needs some [...]
Our health, energy, positive attitues and safety are a true testimony of prayer and of Gods love and blessings. What an amazing experience it is to serve others through Christ. I thank God for this opportunity and hope for more. I also want to thank Hope House for the good that this foundation brings to [...]
Looks like Brian did a good job on todays update… He keeps us all laughing… We continued working on the roof today. Most of the roof panels are now painted blue and we should have all the rafters up tomorrow. We mixed a lot of concrete today and finished most of that work. Everyone enjoyed [...]
Another great day of frollicking in the Ukranian sun! The weather prayers were in full effect, bringing sunshine, t-shirts and shorts up in the hizzle! The eight man ensemble is working like a well-Crisco-ed cake pan….. What a blessing this trip is for all of us, but the level of loving ferocity will definately pay [...]
Just laying down after supper and a good days work. The heater is buzzing and the soft tap of ping pong and laughing is faint in the background. Dinner included a traditional dish.. Not sure the name but they were similar to quesedillas.. It was a quiet dinner.. Too busy eating. Some of our systems [...]
The team arrived safely and settled into the compound. Afer a quick shower we went into nearby sov-a-stope-al (since we have no idea how to spell it, the “hooked on phonics” spelling is provided) and did some sight-seeing around the coast. On the way into town, we were able to drive by the building site. [...]
Our 1st train ride is nearing completion. Although exhausted, we had a great time touring the city of Kiev. We were able to meet up with the Band of Brothers for lunch yesterday. We met our guide Yuri yesyerday as well. He has been a wonderful host and tour guide. We are excited to get [...]
Its almost eight AM on the 14th (I think)…. The hum of the tracks and the sway of the rail cars has helped us all sleep well. As I lay in my bunk I can hear Mickey snoring slightly… Josh is next to me just waking up and Ben our fourth bunk mate is still [...]
