I Won't Be Alone for Christmas

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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 no one know's what to do there? It's Ukraine, sometimes it is just better to not ask questions, but to understand that when it comes to documents in the legal manner, things take time... lots and lots of time!

I just want to thank you all for reading these updates.
Thank you to all of you who have sent messages saying that you are lifting me up in prayer!
Thank you for all the offers inviting me into your homes for Christmas!
And thank you for making it possible for me to come to the states on such short notice!

Love you all and I will write more soon!

* Please talk to your churches and small groups! I'd love to have a few more opportunities to share about my ministry here, and the best way is through your connections to your church and small groups!

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