I studied the Russian language in high school and was presented the opportunity to spend a year living in Russia after high school to nanny for a Russian missionary family. When the opportunity fell through, I was very disappointed. My Mom noticed this and instantly tried to find something that I could get involved with that was similar. Soon after this, the church brought up the Ukraine team, and explained briefly about what they did. My Mom knew that this could definitely be something I would be interested in. I met with John, the team leader, and joined the team. This was in 2014, just as the war with Russia was beginning. This caused slight fear in I, until my Mom said "she wasn't worried because if this was God's plan and He was putting this so strongly on your heart, then how could she stand between His plan." This set my fears at ease, knowing that I was following my heart.
If Ukraine was not in the elevated state that they were in, I am not sure how I would have felt about the trip. The trip absolutely impacted the rest of my life. I vowed to continue to return to be a positive light and influence, giving the children a way to get away from the issues that surround them. I have returned for every spring camp since my first one.
If Ukraine was not in the elevated state that they were in, I am not sure how I would have felt about the trip. The trip absolutely impacted the rest of my life. I vowed to continue to return to be a positive light and influence, giving the children a way to get away from the issues that surround them. I have returned for every spring camp since my first one.