WORK IN THE THERAPY GARDEN Jennifer and I went through the fruit trees, after consulting two other ladies with green thumbs, and discussed which trees needed to come out, which trees are healthy and can stay, how many apple trees we really wanted as a […]

The plot for the therapy garden is just now beginning the transfer process of documents from the owner, Larisa, to PROMISE. We’ve had to wait as local offices are changing across the country to consolidate the number of little offices in villages, to one local […]

Over this past week Jennifer and Joe Brown, along with Sasha and I have done some major cleanup work on the property. The perimeter has needed to be cleared and Sasha’s done almost all of the edges in preparation for the plot to be officially […]

Spent a few more days this week working the land that will be the therapy garden plot for Stephen’s home. With the hot sun these days, watering the transplanted trees is the main focus, though weeding is going to be a never ending endeavor if […]

I’m trying to be prepared for anything and everything to change at the drop of a hat, because that’s what’s been happening lately concerning my understanding of legal requirements and how they differ in so many ways depending on location. “STANDARD” is a foreign word […]

So things go according to God’s plan and not my own This is something I have struggled with over the past week and a half or so as  we got some of what we needed when it came to design plans,  but not nearly all […]

Back in Ukraine and putting my hand to the “hoe” not the plow, but close. Sasha, Nadya and I worked out on the garden plot of Stephen’s home today clearing weeds and watering the 20 or so fruit trees, most of them having been transplanted. […]

Sasha has spent a lot of time filling out documents and paper work, sitting in offices, waiting in lines.  Everything for the property ownership needs to be registered correctly so we don’t run into problems in the future. I’m very grateful that Sasha is willing […]

Finishing the front entry of the church that is now handicapped accessible Inside the church looking out at the entryway and front door Entering the church Finishing the insulation process, the outer layer of plaster that is applied. From the road

The finishing work out at the church is what’s been able to happen through these cold months. The first indoor bathroom at the church is now working.  I can say this with confidence as the outhouse is no longer standing. BEFORE AFTER