Keep Up with Chelsey

Traveling from Ukraine to NC went very well. I didn't sleep on any of my flights, but the flights themselves were good and customs was a breeze! I arrived late night a week ago, and was greeted by dear friends. The days that followed really are a blur, I was so jet lagged last week. It wasn't until Friday that I felt my brain land. I did brave up and went to Wal-Mart-- only the first few moments brought me to tears, but then I blended right in, spending money on things like a cell phone number and shampoo. It is hard to explain to people the overwhelming feelings one gets when going to a place that offers so much. The fact that you have everything at your fingertips, including "out of season" veggies, is really a wondrous thing, that I think too many people take for granted. Speaking of taking things for granted, I had a moment at church yesterday. People wonder about Shekinah glory, that moment of God meeting you where you are, and you enter real worship with him--...

http://radicalfeet.weebly.com/ The latest news in the soap opera known as my life.... My plane ticket was purchased today- I arrive in NC late on the 18. Half of my apartment here in Ukraine has been packed and moved out- still have to do the second half. Can't believe Friday will be my last day in this wonderful apartment! But it is what had to be done, because paying for a place you won't be living in for three months, just doesn't makes sense! Many of you asked about my plans for Christmas- well, I won't be alone! My brother and Mom will be in town! Evan is enrolling into Basic Law Enforcement Training through our NC home's community college. Seasons of change happen, and the Ledford clan just tends to do it in extreme style! Our documents for living in Ukraine are still up in the air... We once again have everything you need, except the approval from the government- and that is mainly because there isn't even a director in the government office so ...

There is no sugar coating it. There is no explaining it. But I am once again out of time. For whatever reason, the government of Ukraine can't figure things out thus leaving me without the proper documents to stay here. I'm not giving up on one day having my documents... I know that God is the God of all things- but HE obviously wants me back in the states for 3 months. Every event has a purpose. I was already planning on taking a trip to the states as you know, but not for three months. It is very hard to leave Ukraine for yet another time this year... But just as Moldova was a huge blessing in my life, I know the USA will also be a blessing -which is the good news! I hope that you will help be a part of the blessings of this trip! I need you! The bad news? I need MONEY! Any amount you can give to help make ends meet would be GREATLY appreciated! My plan is to make NC (Shelby) my home base, so any grocery help, or money for gas would be nice! You can find out how ...

Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true and with thanksgiving, I will be a living, sanctuary for you.. In our lives, we face so many trials... Sometimes the fact we get out of bed is a victory for the day. But in those moments where I feel oppressed, depressed, and under too much pressure- well that is when I feel closest to God. Come near to God and he will come near to you (James 4:8), is a true verse. I think often times it takes those difficult times for us to realize our need for a great deliverer. Because of our human ways, when things are going smooth and nice, we rely on ourselves and move God aside. But as soon as the other shoe falls, we come running back like the prodigal son. My life is in a constant state of change. Ministry is always changing and developing. I am always changing and developing. The government of Ukraine is always changing and developing one way or another. But not only is my life in constant change, but it is in a constant st...