I'm home

I know I've been home for a week now, but I finally feel that I'm back on schedule! Man losing 10 hours of a day, can really mess you up! :)

We had an amazing time serving the Ukrainian people. Many stories and many successes. I have tons of stories and pictures to share. I just need to organize them all and edit some.

I just mainly wanted to write and let all know that I'm alive, and we had the most wonderful time. I will blog again soon to tell you some stories and praises!

Thanks to all for your support and prayers. You don't know how much they mean to me!

Leaving for Ukraine

Well, tomorrow is the big day! Myself and 9 other ladies are headed to Uzhgorod, Ukraine to introduce a church to AWANA. We are also visiting an orphanage, completing a street ministry drama and visiting a 1/2 way house. I'm so excited to see how God will use me for His glory! Below is our daily schedule. Please pray with us that God's glory be done. When you are praying, please remember that we are about 1/2 day ahead of you!

In his service,
Tanya

Thursday, July 10th
10:50 AM Leave from Fresno

Friday, July 11th
8:00 PM Arrive in Uzhgorod
Meet host families and go home

Saturday, July 12th
9:00 - Meet at Cornerstone
9:15 – 10:15 Orientation
10:30 – 11:30 Praise and Worship/ Devotion
11:30-12:30 Prep time
12:30-2:30 Lunch on your own
3:00-4:00 Kids Church
4:30-5:30 Food prep
5:30-8:30 Women’s meeting and dinner at Dmitriev's

Sunday, July 13th
8:00 Breakfast with families
9:00 Church
11:00 Help with Children's church
1:00 Go out to Lunch
4:00 Go on a picnic with church families
At Nevitske Castle

Monday, July 14th
7:00 Breakfast with families
8:00 Meet at Cornerstone
8:15-9:15 P&W / Devotion
9:20 Leave for VBS
10:00-12:00 Sports / Craft time
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00 -3:00 Awana program
3:15 Leave for Orphanage
4:15-6:15 Program at orphanage
6:15 Leave for Uzhgorod
7:00 Dinner on your own
???? Return to Families

Tuesday, July 15th
7:00 Breakfast with families
8:00 Meet at Cornerstone
8:15-9:15 P&W / Devotion
9:20 Leave for VBS
10:00-12:00 Sports / Craft time
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00 -3:00 Awana program
3:30-6:00 Sightseeing/shopping at Uzhgorod Castle
6:00 – 8:00 Dinner on your own

Wednesday, July 16th
7:00 Breakfast with families
8:00 Meet at Cornerstone
8:15-9:15 P&W / Devotion
9:20 Leave for VBS
10:00-12:00 Sports / Craft time
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00 -3:00 Awana program
4:00-8:00 Work, hang out and dinner at Pavlo house

Thursday, July 17th
7:00 Breakfast with families
8:00 Meet at Cornerstone
8:15-9:15 P&W / Devotion
9:20 Leave for VBS
10:00-12:00 Sports / Craft time
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00 -3:00 Awana program
3:15 Leave for Orphanage
4:15-6:15 Program at orphanage
6:15 Leave for Uzhgorod
7:00 Dinner on your own
???? Return to Families

Friday, July 18th
7:00 Breakfast with families
8:00 Meet at Cornerstone
8:15-9:15 P&W / Devotion
9:20 Leave for VBS
10:00-12:00 Sports / Craft time
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00 -3:00 Awana program
3:00 -5:00 Free time
5:00-6:00 Dinner on your own
6:15 Leave for Chop
7:00-9:00 Street ministry

Saturday, July 19th
7:00 Breakfast with families
8:00 Meet at Cornerstone (Bring luggage)
8:15-9:15 P&W / Devotion
9:30-12:30 Shopping in town
12:30-1:30 Lunch at Cornerstone/ packing of souvenirs
2:00 Leave for Budapest
8:00 Arrive in Budapest

Sunday, July 20th
Sightseeing all day in Budapest

Monday, July 21st
Fly out
Arrive in Fresno @ 10:12 PM

Birthday: Round 1

We didn't do much for Paige's birthday today. We just hung around the house and had dinner and played. We were able to give her the presents that Grandma Hill sent from Florida, and what Grandma and Grandpa Salt sent from Montana. She really loved them both!

Grandma Hill sent her a cheerleading outfit from the Tennessee Vols. She used to live in Tennessee, and thought Paige would get a kick out of it. It's a little too big, so Momma is thinking it's going to be a GREAT Halloween costume!

Grandma and Grandpa Salt sent her a tricycle. The first thing Paige found was the bell. She loves to ring it constantly and yell "LOUD!" I can tell this will be an annoyance...oh well. She is also a little too small for the bike, but she already has figured out how to push herself around with her feet while sitting down. It won't be long before she can reach the full rotation with the pedals.

Happy Birthday Paige!

Today is Paige's birthday! Hooray. At 1:24 pm, she will officially be two. Just because it's fun to look back at older pictures, I thought I'd share Paige's changes. Each of these pictures were taken on her birthday.





When Daddy gets home from work, Paige gets to see what Grandma and Grandpa Salt and Grandma Hill sent to her. We'll post some pictures of that event later tonight. Her birthday party will be on Saturday. Of course LOTS of pics to share then too. I might even try to post a few videos. But don't hold your breath! :)