Remember How I said I'd Go With the Spirit....

So yesterday as I was packing, I just felt ill. And I thought, I'm just stressed about the unknown. But I woke up today, and I just had no peace. L'viv has no police force right now. Molotov cocktails are being thrown at cars, buildings are on fire, and violence is still happening in Kiev.

What this means- Today I am not getting on a plane.
It does not mean I won't go to Ukraine in the future, it just means not today.

I will continue to post things as the situation progresses in Ukraine, so I hope you will still earnestly pray for the people of Ukraine and continue to urge your representatives to support the fight for Ukrainian's freedom.

I will keep you all posted when I have a new date set.

And as you watch the news, know that those are my friends you see, those are real people in Ukraine, dying, fighting, and living life. Don't be numb to the realness of what is going on there.

Also, we've begun raising funds to get my dad home. So if you can help us with that, I would be grateful.

And with there being four of us back in Shelby, we could use another vehicle, so if you know of any possibilities, please email me.  

And... since I will be back for a little bit longer, I will be looking for a job, or something to do with my time, so if you have any suggestions for that, also, feel free to email me!

As soon as I know what I am going to do officially, I will keep you all posted. I don't have those answers yet, so hang in there with me, pray for me because this is not easy at all.

Thank you all for your concerns, and your prayers.

<3 Chelsey


Comments

  1. TeresaNCFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Chelsey mine and Eddie's prayers are with you, your dad and family. Certainly we lift up the people of Ukraine and the situation there. Do we send donations for Tim to Hands on Mission or to you ?

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    1. Chelsey LedfordMarch 6, 2014 at 10:03 PM

      Looking back, I realized that I replied, but not directly to you- our donations are still be receieved the same as before- all going through Hands on Missions- and you can mark it for Tim Ledford.

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  2. Chelsey LedfordFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    You can send them to Hands on Missions- You can either mark it for the Ledfords or for me- we are compiling are resources at the moment to make it happen has quickly as we can! Thank you for the prayers and help!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Keeping the people of the Ukraine in prayer, feeling relieved that you are not going at this time.
    May our Lord continue to guide you in your new direction and grant you joy along the way.

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  4. MattFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Chelsey, You made the right decision. Your Dad and the Ukrainians will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  5. My Thoughts ExactlyFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Hoping and praying that all of you will be back and safe. And for all the wonderful Ukrainian people who are stuck in this terrible situation.

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  6. Chelsey LedfordMarch 6, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Thank you all for the comments and prayers!

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