At first the emails came occasionally. The US State Department recommended all American citizens leave Ukraine, due to “increased threats of Russian military action.” Josh and I… Read more “War Stories – February, 2022”
Tag: Ukraine
Connecting Through Stories
We connect with stories. We place ourselves in another person’s shoes. Stories help us empathize. Along the journey of this war in Ukraine, the stories are uncountable.… Read more “Connecting Through Stories”
Did Ukraine ask for this?
Did Ukraine’s government ask for this? A woman recently told me that she was confused about the truth, that she doesn’t know what to believe. Someone in… Read more “Did Ukraine ask for this?”
Revolution, War, and Personal Reflections
Image by Mstyslav Chernov via Wikimedia Commons This week we will remember Euromaidan, a revolution that began four years ago in Ukraine. My post today is not a political… Read more “Revolution, War, and Personal Reflections”
Old New Year in Ukraine
Snow clung to tree branches and metal roofs in the rural Ukrainian village where my parents live. I had just arrived from the States for a holiday… Read more “Old New Year in Ukraine”
My Visit to Ukraine’s War – by Mike Pratt
This week’s post is by a guest writer, Mike Pratt. Mike and Michelle Pratt moved with their family to Ukraine in 1995. They have five children and five… Read more “My Visit to Ukraine’s War – by Mike Pratt”
Parenting is a Cultural Thing
I moved to Ukraine when I was twelve years old. For more than twenty years, Ukraine has been “home.” Even at times when I’ve lived in the… Read more “Parenting is a Cultural Thing”
Take a walk with me in L’viv
My family has lived in L’viv for two and a half years, and I’ve decided it’s one of the most interesting and beautiful cities you could possibly… Read more “Take a walk with me in L’viv”
The Heavenly Hundred – Heroes Never Die
I’ve learned over the years that missionaries, and especially missionary kids, come to identify with more than one country, one history, one culture, one language. We are a… Read more “The Heavenly Hundred – Heroes Never Die”
Missionary Parenting – A Balancing Act
5:30 AM – alarm rings…just a few more minutes…Titus was up again last night…so sleepy…5:35 – Nope, no more sleeping; I’m up! I’ve learned with parenting a 3-year old… Read more “Missionary Parenting – A Balancing Act”