WayfaringStrangers

Two Years

I cannot believe I am almost 13 weeks pregnant already! Being pregnant in Ukraine did cause some challenges, but overall it did not hinder the trip. It was nice that Jess and I had the same things going on and could talk about and enjoy this special time together. This week we had our first ultrasound. We are in awe of this little life, a life that we did not create, but that God created in His wisdom. The baby was so cute and energetic! I think it really set in for Behn, to see that little person on the screen. He can't stop talking about it and looking at the pictures. We are in love! The day I found out I was pregnant was a Sunday morning. We were in shock and disbelief that this actually may be happening, after so much prayer and wondering if this was going to happen for us. That morning in church we sang the beautiful hymn, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty." This hymn will forever reflect God's goodness to us and remind of us how He worked in our lives to create

Behn and I are back from Ukraine! Actually we got back late Sunday night, but were quickly accosted by returning to work and fighting jetlag. We're still a little off on the sleep schedule. We went to bed at 8:30 last night (a Friday) and were up at 6:15 this morning (Saturday). Anyway, Ukraine. The trip was amazing! Each day we learned more about the world and the special people in it. We were able to minister and serve, as well as to be served and ministered to. The wonderful, Christian family who hosted us are now fast friends. We love Ruslan, Archie and each of their amazing 12 children. How inspiring for us to live with a family who seeks to honor God through loving orphans! We got to spend a few days playing with the kids in orphanages. We briefly visited the shelter in the town where we were staying, but spent the majority of our time in Tulchyn. This orphanage is the one that Luke and Jess' church, Crossroads Presbyterian, has been particularly involved in. For Luke and