Fear of Imprisonment and 757th

I can't say that I am really afraid of going to jail for being illegally in Ukraine, because I know that God has a plan for all things. But it is quite a heavy thought to think about leaving Sunday without knowing what to expect from the immigration officers at customs. What I can say is that I hate packing, I hate not knowing things and I especially hate being told I can't return to Ukraine for 90 days. Hate is a strong word and I don't mean hate in a strong way, the word I should use instead is " I'm Highly annoyed" by these things. But I've made peace with the unknown, because the only thoughts I'm able to have is that obviously God's got bigger plans for me than I can imagine for myself, so cheers to this upcoming adventure! ( Lets just all now say a prayer that I am not detained when I try to leave the country on Sunday, and that the fine will be small and not an exorbitant amount!)

I am still fundraising-- Honestly I am not sure if I will ever come to a point when I am not trying to raise funds for some project or another, but right now, I have two months rent covered so I don't lose my apartment while I am gone, the internship in Moldova (till the end of May) is covered and that is it. The bare minimum. So, again here is my plea for funds, so that I can cover the health insurance that the internship requires, as well as--well have money to live on. Traveling without a penny in your pocket isn't much fun. Also for the fines I will have to pay because of the inability of the offices in L'viv to do their jobs ( still boggles my mind that we had all our documents and still couldn't get permission to live here)... So on that note, if you, or your church, or even your small groups would be willing to give a couple bucks to me, I would be forever grateful!

On a happier note, the church here in Lviv collected some great things for me to take to Moldova as gifts! I am so elated by the fact that the church here has been so supportive of me, and of the ministry going on at Freedom Home!

Other News****



L'viv celebrated its 757th birthday! I remember seven years ago, celebrating my first ever L'viv day, and I love it! I love L'viv. Street Vendors and outdoor concerts, cafes with outdoor tables and flowers... It is just a lovely city and a lovely place to celebrate things:)
Flowers around a cafe
Smoked fish at one of the many vendor booths
L'viv- Open to the world 







Cobblestone, colored buildings full of history and many tourist-- sounds like a European city to me;)
 
Outdoor Concert


Think this was my favorite picture from the weekend...



So there you have it, my weekend in pictures-- Happy Birthday L'viv!




***** 

Today we told the third grade that today was our last day with them-- We will see the other kids thursday so I may write a post about them all then, but wanted to share this picture from today:) 
Love them!
So there is todays post! May God's Will alway prevail and may I never get in His way! Thank you for your prayers, and I hope you will continue to pray for me and my family! 

And don't forget, if you are in the NC area (ish) and would like my parents to come speak at your church or small group, feel free to email them directly or email me and I will pass the information along!

Stay close to the shepherd, 

Chelsey 

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