The sky is blue! The tulips are up! The trees are in bloom! First the apricot trees blossom, next the cherry trees followed by peach! Soon fruit will abound. The sun is bright and the days are getting longer! Under the light of the sun everything looks better! As I have walked around the city over the past two weeks, I noticed may workers busy applying fresh coats of paint to playground apparatuses, mailboxes, benches. I also noticed that the white on the base of some of the tress was refreshed too. I always thought it was curious that they painted the tress here. Just this week I found out that it is not actually painted but a mixture of chalk and water that is applied to trees to protected then for certain animals and insects that can damage the trees. I also learned that this is not just don’t in Ukraine but also in most of Eastern Europe it is a natural was for pest control. Another thing that is fresh and new and indescribable amazing is the sunset here most days. When the conditions are right and the sky is clear blue, the sun sets as a perfect orange ball of fire. It is an amazing site! It is inspiring to me to see the rhythm of life change here in sync with the natural rhythm. Even in a large city, as the flowers appear so do many people for strolls and picnics in the park. In the physical I have seen a city transform right before my eyes. With the good also comes evil. I witness a very violent altercation in the park this week as well as I was watching and taking pictures of the sunset. It was such a brutal display that it really shook me. But I know that the Lord is my shield and my strong tower, in Him will I trust. Please pray for Ukraine that God will transform the hearts of the people the way I have seen the physical transformation of the city.
A Fresh Look!
April 25th, 2009 · 14 Comments
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1 Minister Sylvia Taylor // Apr 25, 2009 at 7:44 am
Good to hear from you and also see the beauty (and the ugly) that abounds in a place so new and full of adventure. God is everywhere and His love for His people can be awe inspiring. I pray your strength and courage in a God who is always available.
2 Duane Harms // Apr 25, 2009 at 8:13 am
I enjoyed reading your observations…seeing beauty and learning about other ways to accomplish things…like insect control. Now while everything is new is the best time to ask questions, record your observations, and help us your readers to learn from you. Your doing a great job of communicating this so we may learn as well. Thanks.
3 Jarol Duerksen // Apr 25, 2009 at 8:45 am
Tania:
I just got back from Orlando with the Overseers. We remembered you and did a Yea God! I also participated in interviewing 6 more for the International Team. You will be so happy to meet the new additions. There are exciting possibilities. Have a great day today.
4 Brenda Jordan // Apr 25, 2009 at 9:16 am
Hi Tania,
I’a thankful that inspie of evil all around,God’s
grace does much more abound. It’s a beautiful
place inspite of the evil. I pray for you much.
Love You !
Ms. Brenda
5 Beth Roberts // Apr 25, 2009 at 9:17 am
I could picture/smell all of the fruit trees in blossom. What a great picture of being refreshed and living. I am glad you are safe. keep on keeping on. hugs!
6 Sherri // Apr 25, 2009 at 9:49 am
I’m glad you were able to see some of the beautiful workings of God’s hand, inspite of the other things you saw. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
7 Levi Velasco // Apr 26, 2009 at 10:13 am
wonderful narrative. brings me to your environment by just reading your descriptions of spring in kiev. be blessed! people are praying for you.
8 Kim Henderson // Apr 26, 2009 at 6:01 pm
As I started reading your update, I pictured the beauty that you see. That’s the reflection of God. Keep seeing the beauty in the midst of the evil of this world.
9 Minister Tilla // Apr 27, 2009 at 8:02 am
Good Day Tania…
I pray the might hand of God continue to rest and abide with you and keep you as you move forward. As always, your writings really do bring us to where you are, and through the Spirit of God ; we are with you. I believe there is a book inside of you… pray about that…
LOVE U MUCH,
Min. Tilla
10 Diana Brown // Apr 27, 2009 at 8:38 am
Dobre Den Tania!
What a great observer you are! Catalog those “snapshots” , good and bad, for future spiritual applications. Opportunities for renewal are all around us each day in the nature, relationships with people and in our relationship with Him.
Smiles all around,
Diana
11 Corrine Davis // Apr 27, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Hello Tania,
Nice to hear from you. Everything sounds to beautiful. I bet the tree’s are simply beautiful. Are you eating OK? Remember God is always with you. You can call on Him anytime. Be alert in your surroundings. You are in my prayers. May God bless you real good.
Love,
Corrine Davis
12 Carolyn Robinson Forrest // Apr 28, 2009 at 8:20 am
Hi Tania,
Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures of your new city. It all seems so real as I see it thouth your eyes. Enjoy this wonderful time that God has given you, as we at home pray for your mission and your safety. Mrs. Theresa’s husband pasted on the 19th.
Love Ya Much!!
13 Ted Wright // Apr 28, 2009 at 11:03 am
Hello Tania
I want to say Thank You for allowing us to share in your journey as you do the will of God, and the e-mails we reevieve from you give’s us a glimspe of a hole different world. May God contiue to bless and keep you.
Ted
14 Catrina // Apr 29, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Tania,
It is good to hear from you. I know you are glad to finally have some warm and beautiful weather and sights. I pray for your continued health and safety and God’s blessings over your life.
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