So, let me start the with the end of the week.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!! to our Grandfathers, Father's, Father's to be, Brother's and Boys. Who could be luckier than me to have so many amazing examples of greatness and goodness and wisdom and.....
Our Father and Father's to be! Couldn't ask for better men! Oh, how we love them! |
Shopping in Kyiv he found an old English scout hat. |
My handsome, wise, wonderful brother, full of strength, and faith, love for his family. |
My father, a scholar, a mentor, a creator, and a servant of the Lord. |
My Grandfather. A hard- working, dedicated man full of integrity. |
This grandfather was a great example of enthusiasm, drive, intelligence and fun. |
He loved his family and his butter |
Future Fathers in Training Kyiv Mission conference 2016 |
Pretty great looking bunch if do say so myself! If I were more techno savvy I would have made a collage of many more- Brother-in-laws, great grandfathers, next-door-neighbor fathers, home teacher fathers.....so many men who have impacted our lives for good and have helped to shape and mold us and our family. We're still taking shape. We were able to talk to all the boys and their wives (Jacob by mail of course) and our sweet Riley. So glad we can talk to them whenever we need to. They are the best!!!!!
Now, back to what's new in Ukraine!
Actually, this week we found that some things are the same the world over. We shared time with a grieving family at a funeral for a beloved Father and Grandfather. I don't know why we expected the services to be any different than in America. Wonderful words were spoken, broken hearts were softened by the love shown by family and friends, visitors were fed, spiritually, and temporally with all the best the family had to offer, and life goes on with beautiful memories to bolster us and spirits to strengthen us, and so many blessings to be thankful for.
These are just internet pictures but they show how beautiful |
cemeteries can be throughout Ukraine. Family plots are fenced and there are always flowers. |
We've never seem this many anyplace but the market but this shows what sprays look like and they are not just at cemeteries. you see these at memorials everywhere. |
They are beautiful, peaceful places. |
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To speak to a superior with one’s hands in one’s pockets or arms folded across the chest is
disrespectful. (and don't shake hands in a doorway)
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Ukraine is one of the few areas in Europe where people eat corn-on-the-cob. (it's chewy but it has a good flavor)
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Ukraine is known worldwide for the delicate art of Easter egg painting, called pysanka.
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Leaving food on the plate after a meal is considered wasteful. Guests honor the hosts when they
ask for second helpings. (You also don't serve yourself. missionaries are known for eating a lot so plates are piled high!)
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Ukrainians always eat dessert with a spoon, not a fork.
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Military service is required for all Ukrainian males over the age of 18. They must serve at least 18
months.
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One-third of the world’s black soils are located in Ukraine.
This is the official Ukrainian Coat of Arms. If was
forbidden during the Soviet reign but is now seen
everywhere.
The Black Sea |
The sashliki chef! |
Great teachers |
and students! |
Ned getting translation. This young man will soon be learning Scottish! |
They played games too. We had a great afternoon. |
I think the rest of the week was spent out and about. Here's a few gems.
We've lived here over 7 months now and this is the first time we ever saw this mural on the building just across the street. We must always remember to look up! |
We finally found the tie shop! |
Love the churches! They are everywhere and they are beautiful! |
Stopped by just at the right time! Leftover gahm-boor-gairs! (hamburgers) |
Milk rise pudding for breakfast. So good. This is an internet shot. Mine was floating in milk. I've looked for a recipe and can't find one. If anyone knows how to make it, let me know. |
Happy Father's Day! |
Love from
the Miks
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