Archive for April, 2009
Meet Peter.
Posted Apr 18 in Articles by 19 Comments
At Romaniv Disabled Boys Orphanage, there is one story that breaks my heart more than the rest. The story screams of injustice. But yet again, in the most unlikely of places there are whispers of hope…
An Interesting Evening…
Posted Apr 17 in Travel Journals by 7 Comments
“What series of events in my life could have possibly brought me here?” That question ran through my mind the other night as I experienced a Ukrainian Banya for the first time… Wow.
Photo Gallery: Kiev
Posted Apr 16 in Photo Galleries by 1 Comment
After seeing the poverty of rural Ukraine, big, glamorous Kiev came as a bit of a surprise…
In the Shadow of the Past
Posted Apr 15 in Articles by 2 Comments
Here in Zhytomyr, the soviet era is not just a chapter in a history textbook. It is real. The sorrow and pain from that time still cling to the culture, but so do glimmers of a powerful new national identity.
Culture Guide: Learning How to Speak Like a Local
Posted Apr 14 in Culture Guides by 1 Comment
Some people say that learning to speak Russian or Ukrainian is hard. Not true! It’s really just as simple as ABЖ…
The Pillar
Posted Apr 13 in Articles by 9 Comments
Ukraine has one of the highest rates of abortion in the world, and the small city of Zhytomyr is no different. But despite crippling statistics, Mission to Ukraine continues to fight for the rights of the unborn.
Photo Gallery: A Day in the Sun!
Posted Apr 10 in Photo Galleries by 3 Comments
Yesterday I had the chance to return to Romaniv Disabled Boys Orphanage. This time, the weather was nice, so we got to go outside!
Hope is Born
Posted Apr 09 in Articles by 4 Comments
A baby born in rural Malawi. No doctor. No nurse. No hospital. Yet the simple beauty of a life newly formed brings a joy that can transcend culture…
Humility vs. Hospitality
Posted Apr 08 in Travel Journals by 2 Comments
In the short time that I have been here, I’ve discovered two truths about Ukrainians. One, they are amazingly hospitable. Two, they are extraordinarily humble. When these two traits are combined, it can lead to some interesting situations…
Romaniv Boys Orphanage
Posted Apr 06 in Articles by 42 Comments
Occasionally during intense or memorable experiences, you and I can have moments of clarity where we step back from what we are doing and realize, “I will remember this forever.” Well on Thursday I visited the Romaniv Boys Orphanage, and it was definitely one of those moments…
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