Ukraine

Kiev, Ukraine

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Hi, it's me again. If, in fact, you did not know what a kind of little globe trotter I've turned into, I spent a weekend in Kiev, Ukraine. When the idea was first presented, I was wary & indecisive. 

You may ask me, "Isn't Ukraine a hotbed of conflict right now? Haven't you seen the news?"

I know, I know, I have seen the news. BUT, did you know that Ukraine is about 233,000 square miles? Did you know that the conflict recently is in Eastern Ukraine? Did you know that the region of Kiev is about an 8 hour drive away from Donetsk? 

I'm not trying to be a smarty pants because I didn't know myself. And for those who already knew all this, I salute you. What's happening is terrible. I am still trying to make heads & tails of it.

My host here in Israel assured me that I would benefit a lot from this little trip. Now that I have gone there & back again, I can honestly say that he was correct. The people that I met & spent time with were so kind, generous & informative. There is nothing that uplifts & inspires me as active Church members do. They took me around the city & treated me like a princess. If any of you are reading this, a million thanks! I will never forget you.

Naturally, I took many photographs. The photos I present to you now are those from a peace protest that I went to with Dr. Gregorii Kommendant & a few others. The mood was very somber. The march started in front of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev & ended at Independence Square. There were speeches made but it was all in Ukrainian so it was all Greek to me. Gotta love those accents though! 

The trip was over way too fast. But, I hope to return and/or help in some way. I am praying to see how & when. 

-K