My year in more pictures than words( ok I tired to make it short)

I greeted 2013 in L'viv Ukraine. My second year of Missionary life. I turned 23 and struggled with what God had in store for me. Problems with living permits made life stressful, but still, God had a plan for me.  
                                 
                                   

God brought college friends to L'viv! And a dose of fellowship does the heart a lot of good! 
                                 

And if you didn't know from Facebook, I started a relationship with Yura. He is fantastic:)

I saw more snow this past year then I ever though possible! 


A great year with these great kids! Even though I had to leave them before the school year ended, I know that the seeds planted in their hearts will be with them forever!      
God then led me to Moldova! A place that will forever hold a spot in my heart. 


I learned not only about myself, but I learned about the needs of those who have been victims of trafficking.



I made new friends every where, to include some donkeys:)

I met Bekah, who inspired me to be a better version of myself. And our trips together to villages in Moldova, and to Romania will forever hold a dear place in my heart. 

Meeting Lance and Kallie, who came to Ukraine to adopt a little boy who they named, River. They too inspired me, that no matter how young we are, we don't have to follow the norm of what society tells us, and if we follow God, we can change lives, like they changed River's life forever!  

The year has ended with me being in the US, watching Ukraine start a revolution. 

And as the world watches, I pray that 2014 will bring Ukraine light.



 As you can see this year has taken me all over. But I've met fabulous people, gone to fabulous places, and made old friendships stronger. And because of your support, I got to do all of those things, and for that I am grateful! Thank you for being a part of my life, and for the opportunities that I've been given because of your prayers, gifts and love!

May 2014 bring us all many blessings, and may we all look to God first in all that we do!
                                                                                                                 Love,
                                                                                                                      Chelsey

*If you are the Shelby NC, area, come to Patterson Springs Baptist Church, Sunday, January 5th at 6:00pm. I will be speaking there on Radical Feet, Moldova and more!






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