Keep Up with Chelsey

If you haven't heard the news yet, I am working on a trip back to the states! I am so excited, I think I could burst! I love Ukraine, and I love living in Ukraine, but after more than two years away, I am ready for a dose of American culture! I've heard from some of you already about opportunities for me to speak to some churches and small groups, and I am so grateful! Please keep them coming! You are the best advocates for helping spread the word about Radical Feet and you are also the best connections I have for meeting new people and being able to share the testimony of all that God is doing in Eastern Europe! Feel free to email me, or connect with me on Facebook for more information or to discuss the possibility of me visiting you, or church, or your small groups! Money: Nobody likes talking about money or asking for money, but I need money! A trip to the states is not cheap, but it is necessary not only for ministry purposes but also for my sanity!  Please consider do...

oh wow. I keep writing blogs that begin with, "it's been awhile" ... That is unfortunate I know... the truth is writing has been hard to do lately. I really, really dislike vulnerability. Of course I believe that vulnerability can be a beautiful thing-but in specific times. In general, I like to feel safe, in control and tough, able to face another day. Lately though, I have not felt safe, in control or tough. I catch myself with tears rolling down my cheek, brought on by nothing. The stress of waiting on documents, the stress of waiting on God, the stress of... just trying not to stress... I've never read a missionary's biography, at least none of the "famous" one's anyways, who haven't felt the torments of calling, purpose and vulnerability. Their memoirs are filled with pages of doubt, struggles, fears while being countered with the strong desire to please the Lord in whatever He is calling them to do. So the point... I'm human. I stru...