Wednesday, October 1

Another day has come to a close in Ukraine.

We spent the day trying to catch up on sleep -- but not all day, just until 3:00 AM Florida time (10:00 AM here.) I know it sounds like we were lazy but we are still trying to adjust to the time difference (7 hours) and the lack of sleep on the flight here.

The afternoon I spent in preparation for this evening and also in thought for the coming activities, meetings and services here in Ukraine.

It seems that all of our "homes" away from home are having some type of water problem. Svetlana, Anya Beach's mother's flat has problems with their water system so plans are up in the air for it. The home of our Dean, Eugene Taits, had severe water damage that went down two floors into the flats of others because some guests who stayed there while they were visiting his father in New York turned on the hot water and when nothing came out, they did not turn it off and water, water everywhere. My secretary's flat had their hot water tank go bad and the company has not arrived as promised to install a new one-----but we will survive and find new ways to keep refreshed.

Back to the "spiritual"! Tonight we ministered or as they say "served" the cell group under the direction of Pastor Dema and Natasha Nemchenko which meets in the flat where we stay with Tolik and Oksana (my Ukrainian secretary)and Tolik's aunt, Luda. We had a good meeting! What else do you expect me to say when I was the teacher? Seriously, we had a good time of fellowship both physically and spiritually. Their hearts are open to hear, learn and receive ministry.

Then it was time for the best Pizza in Ukraine made and served by our hostess. It may even be better than the best Pizza in Florida. We had a traditional Ukrainian salad with it made of tomatoes, cucumbers, goat cheese, celery, and olives.

All this after 9:30 PM and I am supposed to sleep with this in my stomach! But it will take us some time to get to sleep because we have not completely adjusted to the time.

Well, If I am going to get some sleep or attempt to, I'd better stop and move to the bedroom.

God bless and keep us in your prayers,

Dr. D.