My trip started off with a delay at Moscow airport and then to find out later that I might have to spend the night in the airport. My first thought was “don’t tell me this is how my trip is going to be Lord”. So I just said well let’s see what happens. My first thoughts are this is going to really interesting. So I just tried to be patient and not try to get upset. As I was standing in the transit area this man was just yelling at the lady at the counter, I said to myself that cannot be good for him. Then, I noticed a young woman that was speaking English and Russian. So I approach her and asked her if I would get hotel for the night? And she said do not worry you will be out into a hotel soon, you just have to be patient. Then, after a couple of ours, the airline staff said that about 10 people would be staying in a hotel and they even gave us a food voucher and I said to myself now that is really great. I knew that God was in control of all of this. So, I got a chance to be in Russia without a Visa, pretty cool. Finally, I made it to Kharkov, my interpreter is really great. Let’s see what tomorrow has in store for me.
As I went to the orphanage I was really nervous and really did not know what to expect. Well, like always the Lord has his way and I met with the head doctor that runs the orphanage and his name is Ramon Marabyan, he was such a great and caring man and I bought 2 radios for the kids. I met the staff and they were all so caring and loving. They showed such gratitude towards me. I felt like I have known them for many years. The highlight was when one of the kids just put up his hands and touched my hands. The feeling of great joy ran through my body and I even felt like I crying, tears of joy. Then, we went to another room where one of the workers was playing the piano and then this little girl just came up and handed me some bells to start ringing, I feel so blessed and encourage. What a day, I was so worried about what I was going act like and the Lord just took over like always. Now my trip was been a complete blessing. Thank you Lord for always giving me so much encouragement and for giving the chance to serve here in Ukraine.
Last day here in Kharkov and it was a great time here. God really touched my heart at Shevchenko Park as I was praying I just felt like the Lord wanted to talk to me so I just kept praying and listening. Then, I started to listen to some worship music and tears started flowing. Then, I started singing and then this woman was there and I did not even know it. When I turned and looked there was a woman with her baby and she gave me thumbs, so I guess I was singing okay but who really knows.
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