Keep Up with Chelsey

Have you ever felt like that? That you were just gasping to catch your breath because it felt like the weight of the world was on your chest, preventing you from being able to inhale that sigh of peace? That has been this past month for me. Every plan I had made in previous months for this summer, failed. My finances have been so shaky, making it hard to make decisions for the future. Each week, proposed a change of plans, and less than comfortable circumstance at times, financially-- It felt at times that I just could not catch my breath. SO in my mind, I am thinking, " Chels, stop gasping for air, you are God's, you seek him, so he's got you"-- Isn't funny that when you think something, it doesn't automatically make the stress go away? But over and over, I was like repeating to myself, " What happens, happens." Everything has it's purpose in life. If God wants me to be broke, it's for a reason, if he wants me to scratch all my plans and fly...

To all my readers, thank you for checking in:) Everything that I would have said, my friend and the "summer intern" has already said in her blog, and better than I would have said it... so please go ahead and click the link to read the experiences that have happened this week... I am so glad Jodie came, and all that she has done here... but anyways, no tears yet ( save that for when she actually leaves) so here is the link... ***CLICKHERE*** Please know that I am grateful each of you who read this blog, who pray for me and those here in Ukraine, and who also give to make it possible for me to live here. God calls us to crazy things sometimes, but he is faithful, and that is awesome. If this is your first time, or you are curious on how you can do more... check out my website, by clicking HERE “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3  This past week at RADFUN Playground Ministry...  Even Gran...

Euro 2012 continues to bring visitors and excitement to L'viv. Thus far, my favorite fans have been Denmark and Portugal. For their game day, fans from both teams were chanting and singing country songs back and forth to each other, all in friendly rivalry. That is what makes Soccer fun and exciting. I may be a slight Portugal fan, so I was happy with their win this week, but of course, Ukraine has my highest hopes:) Ukraine won their first game, and sent all of Ukraine into one big party! Their next game is tomorrow, and they will be playing France. Hoping for a win, so maybe Ukraine will play their A game? Jodie ( the summer intern) has been here now for two weeks! It is such a blessing to have her here. She brought some fun crafts with her, and the kids from the "RadFun" playground ministry (which is the new name I've just recently, on my own, started calling it) have thoroughly enjoyed. And it is nice to have someone else around to share in the jo...

First off, I have been so good about posting a blog a week, and normally, that post would happen on Thursdays. But It is summer, like many, my schedule has also changed, and thus, my post will be unpredictable, but just note, that even if I don't get my post out in a timely manner, it doesn't mean things are not going on:) It just means, that things are busy...  This week we had the first playground ministry. And we had exactly the right amount of craft supplies needed! God has orchestrated things beautifully this summer! Excited to see what else comes, and the for the relationship with the kids to be built!  Also, as you may know, Euro 2012 is being hosted in Poland and Ukraine. L'viv is one of the host cities. Today was the first game in L'viv. Many tourist and crazed fans were roaming the streets. You could hear Country anthems being sung, soccer chants, and all kinds of noise all through the city center. Not to mention how many people we...

Jodie is here! Yay... She safely arrived in L'viv Wednesday. Other than a little jet lag, she is doing well! It is always fun to see peoples reactions with they see the things that make L'viv, L'viv. Like the packed transportation buses, or the dirty water, or how laws here are subjective, not absolute. But I think all in all she is adapting and catching on quickly:) Today we will start planning and getting organized for the ministry to come. God has great things in store, and I have confidence in the things that are yet to come! If you haven't yet, you can follow Jodie's blog, and read about her impressions here:  http://jodiesjourney1.blogspot.com/ Me, a visiting friend who does aid in the middle east, and Jodie... Meeting new people is great! Euro 2012 craze has started here! Soon 3 games will be played in L'viv. The center of the city looks like a concentration camp, it is a fenced in area called the "Fan Zone" where fans can go...