tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84683008899578255162024-02-20T05:52:10.039-04:00Blair's Life“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” – James D. MilesBlairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-18011112586260565962020-09-27T14:43:00.000-03:002020-09-27T14:43:39.190-03:00Still Biding My Time<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">It's been a long six months biding my time while much of the world is still shut down for the pandemic. It almost seems strange not going back to work this fall as the university has gone on line. Even though I haven't been able to do much or to go anywhere I was able to send Sergey in Kyrgyzstan another gift to use as he saw fit. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As we know kids always need new clothes and recently Sergey used this gift to buy some socks and slippers for the kids at Orlovka Orphanage. I'm so happy we live in this internet age where we can still help out even though we're not there in person. Although, being there is much better.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm still hoping to get to Ukraine at some point but I don't know when that will happen especially since it looks like the predicted second wave of the virus has started and there's been a large spike of cases in Ukraine. In the meantime, like the rest of the world, I continue to bide my time.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to help me to enable more gifts to help out during the pandemic or to help with my future trip to Ukraine you can give a gift on line by clicking the "donate now" button at the right side of the blog. You can also click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options. Thank you so much.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_u5Mwg_ZW18/X3DObV2XUSI/AAAAAAAADN8/20Bde4pVXRs78kwpfwV98vgDzGz1JBndACLcBGAsYHQ/s2543/120231449_670980213830713_3018496445085453130_na.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_u5Mwg_ZW18/X3DObV2XUSI/AAAAAAAADN8/20Bde4pVXRs78kwpfwV98vgDzGz1JBndACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/120231449_670980213830713_3018496445085453130_na.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>
</p>Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-67629015123708447462020-05-21T13:12:00.000-03:002020-05-21T13:12:22.894-03:00Food Deliveries<span style="font-size: large;">While the world is shut down I have still been able to send a gift to Sergey in Kyrgyzstan for the Orlovka Orphanage. Each year they usually use this to take the kids on a day trip to the beach at Lake Issy-kul. However this year with the Covid-19 pandemic, just like everywhere, people aren't working in Kyrgyzstan and are having a hard time. In Kyrgyzstan it's harder because there is no such thing as employment insurance or medicare like we have in Canada. Instead of a beach trip Sergey was able to buy much needed groceries not only for the orphanage but also for some families in need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sergey recently delivered these groceries and told me of a woman in his apartment building who is not working because of the pandemic. She has had cancer surgery and chemo therapy treatment which left her unable to buy food or medicine. He mentioned that she did not love them and never spoke to her neighbours, not even saying hello. The neighbours heard of her situation and chipped in financially to help her. Sergey also took groceries to her and when she saw him with bags of food she started crying and hugging him. He had a good conversation with her and was able to tell her about the Gospel and pray for her. It's amazing the doors that have been opened because of love with a few bags of groceries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for me going to Ukraine I would love to be there now but like everyone else I am still waiting for the world open up and travel to resume. Thankfully it looks like the pandemic is slowing down but there's a way to go yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to help me to enable more grocery deliveries during the pandemic or to help with my future trip to Ukraine you can give a gift on line by clicking the "donate now" button at the right side of the blog. You can also click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please keep me in your prayers and stay safe. Thank you for seeing my heart...я любюо вас!!</span><br />
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<![endif]-->Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-24952524498996369322020-05-04T13:35:00.000-03:002020-05-04T13:35:56.681-03:00Waiting<span style="font-size: large;">Today (May 4th) I was supposed to be flying out on my way to Ukraine for another summer. But in March the world stopped with the Covid-19 pandemic throwing a wrench in everyone's plans, putting a lot of us out of work and creating financial chaos. Needless to say I'm disappointed and obviously I'm not going to Ukraine until the world opens up again and travel restrictions are lifted...and if I have enough resources then.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime I've taken part in a couple of video meetings with friends in Ukraine and hope to do more of them to be connected and involved in some small way. At this point I hope to get there later this summer or maybe for Christmas. But until then, like the rest of the world...I'm waiting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay home and stay safe. я люблю вас!!</span><br />
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-75265718358940432452019-07-30T16:45:00.001-03:002020-09-06T12:04:40.688-03:00Back in Canada...Again<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">It's hard for me to believe that 3 months have gone by already and my trip to Ukraine is over for this time. I arrived back in Halifax on Sunday night. My travelling overall went really well despite my bag being delayed in Frankfurt. But in the end it turned out to be a blessing as my heavy bag got delivered directly to the apartment the next day and I didn't have to haul it on and off of the 3 transit buses from the airport.<br /> <br /> In the past month I stayed pretty busy with the Loads of Love team in Kryvyi Rih. I was again able to visit the Boorie Ooglie Men's home with some treats and went to another service there. I also did some more school visits with the team. Even though the public schools are now closed for the summer we went to a year round private language school to spend time with the students there.<br /> <br /> Then I was able to be a part of a camp at the Church of Praise in the village of каменое поле (Stone Field). This is also one of the Loads of Love sponsored camps and it's the largest of the local camps. This year we had around 120 kids. It was a very busy and hectic but an amazing week.<br /> <br /> My last week in Kryvyi Rih, and in Ukraine was spent tying up loose ends, running chores and getting things packed and stored to go back to Canada. Because I ended up having time between my train arrival and my plane departure I was able to play tourist for a day in Kyiv. That day was also the 1031st anniversary of the baptism of the Kyivan Rus, carried out by Kyivan Prince Volodymyr the Great in 988, and was the start of Christianity in Ukraine. The anniversary is a huge deal in Ukraine (and russia) and the city was filled with Orthodox believers on pilgrimage.<br /> <br /> So now I'm back in Canada looking forward to the next time I go to Ukraine. I still hope to get things together so that I can live there long term again. I'm praying it'll happen soon. Please continue to keep me and Ukraine in your thoughts and prayers.<br /> <br /> Thank you for seeing my heart...я люблю вас!</span><br />
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-51272650608864584112019-07-20T04:23:00.000-03:002019-07-20T04:23:45.348-03:00Kyrgyzstan Fun Day<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">Wow the summer has just flown by and my time in Ukraine is winding down for now. In one week I'll be headed back to Canada.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I left Canada in the spring I was able to send some money to Loads of Love to help our friend Sergey in Kyrgyzstan take the kids from Orlovka Orphanage on an outing to Lake Issyk'Kul.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those who are unfamiliar, Lake Issyk'Kul is the world's 2nd largest salt water lake and has some of the nicest beaches anywhere. Just like going to the sea to relax is a big deal in Ukraine so it is in Kyrgyzstan as well and kids in an orphanage just don't get there without the kindness of others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The outing took place this past week. As Sergey mentioned it provided a day to relax and a boost of energy to the kids for the upcoming school year. It also provided a relaxing day for the hard working orphanage workers who deserve a break. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to those who helped make this possible. Everyone will remember this for a long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. я люблю вас!</span><br />
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-67806417905811190042019-06-30T08:42:00.002-03:002019-06-30T08:42:44.120-03:00Another Month Gone By<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">It's hard to believe that a second month has flown by already for this trip. Pretty soon it'll be time to get ready to go back to Canada, but I don't want to think about that just yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This past month I've continued to be busy. I paid another visit to the Boorie Ooglie home taking some treats for the residents and attending another service there. I can't believe how much better the general atmosphere is at the home with the corrupt staff gone. I can see a new brightness in the faces of the residents as well as the current staff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the rest of the month I tagged along with some of the Loads of Love team visiting public schools. The team has a network that now includes 21 schools that they visit regularly during the school year doing various activities to spend quality time with the kids. The team's presence in the schools is an encouragement to the students, teachers and school staff alike. My role was to practice English with the kids through games and conversation or just spending time with them. I have some photos of some of our visits below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my last blog entry I mentioned about buying an apartment here in Kryvyi Rih. The apartment I've been staying in is still available. As I mentioned last time real estate prices here are at an all time low and this would be a great opportunity for my work here. Having a permanent place would be a big help with costs and logistics and I could finally look into coming to Ukraine long term. It would make a lot so much easier. I can put together enough for half of the price but I have a ways to go to make it happen. Would you like to partner with me in this work?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to have more information or to partner with me please message me directly. You can reach me by email using the contact form on the right side of the blog or at <a href="mailto:blairslife1@gmail.com">blairslife1@gmail.com</a>. Those of you on Facebook can also reach me on Messenger. Thank you so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for seeing my heart...я люблю вас!! Happy Canada Day!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The blind object game where they wear a blindfold and gloves, pick an item out of the bag and then tell everyone what it is in English.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">In this game we were all tied together as a group while the teacher told a story. (I didn't catch the translation.) Then after the story the ribbon was cut up into bracelets.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-3657458960387576602019-06-02T10:10:00.000-03:002019-08-13T16:00:47.048-03:00It's Been a Month Already<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">I've been in Ukraine a month already and this is the 1st chance I've had to do an update. I arrived in Kryvyi Rih on May 2nd and hit the ground running. I met with Loads of Love's country director Ira the day I arrived to plan the summer. It's been busy so far and it'll continue to be busy for the rest of my time here on this trip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So far I've spoken at 2 village churches and I've attended a service at the new Boorie Ooglie (Brown Coals) church. To remind you, Boorie Ooglie is a home for mentally and physically disabled men. Last year the corrupt director was ousted and replaced. The new director got rid of the rest of the corrupt staff and allowed a church to be established on the property. I've really noticed a huge change in the atmosphere there. I even noticed there was meat in the meals now. The service was amazing and it was great to reconnect with the guys. Now if the new director would just get rid of that cage...don't get me started on that one. I might not stop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also went to one of the public schools that Loads of Love visits regularly. I helped out with English in one class and in the History class they were studying Canadian history. They really know their stuff, lots of which I had forgotten about our history. I spoke a little bit about relations between Ukraine and the Ukrainian Diaspora in Canada.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After that I was taken to the remote village of Krasnivka for several days. Loads of Love has established a camp there for the disabled and any others that don't have the opportunity to go to camp. We were painting and cleaning the camp and getting things set up for a new season. The day I left the 1st guests of the season arrived.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These last couple of weeks involved preparations for the camps that are sponsored through Loads of love. The theme this year is "Mission Possible." We made some videos for lessons, and did a <i><b>LOT</b></i> of cutting and gluing to get the crafts ready. Our 1st camp of the season started May 27th at the Sophia School in Kyiv for about 70 to 80 kids. My role was to help with beginner English classes and activities for them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's the nutshell version of my activities in Ukraine so far. Stay tuned for more things over the next couple of months. Those of you on my Facebook list will probably have already seen my photos. I'm posting a sample of them below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On a separate note, this is something I want to throw out there to see if there will be any interest. As most of you know since I started this work in 2011 I have always wanted to come to Ukraine to do this work full time. My life in Canada is that classic exhausting North American rat race where I literally don't have the time to do much fundraising. I don't have a large Canadian salary and I don't receive a salary or stipend for what I do in Ukraine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would like to pause here to say thank you to all of you who have generously given resources over the years for what I have been able to do so far. You have been a huge blessing to many.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, the apartment where I have been staying in Kryvyi Rih is for sale at an amazing price in Canadian dollars. Real estate here is at an all time low now as many people have gone to Poland to find work. As amazing as the price is I just don't have it. It would help my work here a lot if I had a permanent place. Then I could look further to making that step to move back to Ukraine long term.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to have more information or to help me out with this please send me a private message. You can reach me by email using the form on the right side of the blog. Those of you on Facebook can also reach me on Messenger. Thank you so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for seeing my heart...я люблю вас!!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is Ira & I planning out the summer.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Before the service at Boorie Ooglie I had time to take my candy bag to the hospital section.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The church at Boorie Ooglie. As many times I've been here over the years I didn't know this room even existed.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Talking to the history class about relations between Ukraine and the Ukrainian Diaspora in Canada.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Taking a break on our video shoot. I bought a cheap tent to use for accommodation at one of the village camps in July. It made a great prop for the video and a decoration for the 1st camp.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Arriving in Kyiv to do the 1st camp. All of this and 8 people managed to fit into 2 small train compartments.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-88417340383799977622018-12-29T15:40:00.000-04:002018-12-29T15:40:43.323-04:00Another Year Done<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">As we come to the end of 2018 I look back over the year and think that it went by so fast. It was an amazing year but I won't go into an analysis. I'll leave that for the previous blog entries. The biggest highlight for me other than being in Ukraine for an amazing summer is that I was thrilled to welcome some of my Ukrainian friends to show off my city Halifax not once but twice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of you may remember last summer the trouble I had in getting my tax refund back which I wanted to use for some projects while I was in Ukraine. It turned out that Canada Revenue selected me for a review and the exact day I returned to Halifax they finally notified me that my return was processed. One of the projects I wanted to do was to send the kids in Orlovka Orphanage in Kyrgyzstan to the beach. As you remember from previous blog entries going to the beach is a huge deal for the kids there. Unfortunately I missed the beach season but sent the money anyways telling my friend Sergey to use it as he saw fit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today Sergey sent me some photos and told me that they purchased shoes for the kids in Orlovka and were also able to provide some Christmas presents to kids in the Karakol orphanage. I'll let some photos speak for themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the new year I'll be looking into getting a ticket to Ukraine for next summer. I can hardly wait! If you're thinking of year end giving and would like to help out with some projects you can click the "donate now" button at the side of the blog page to give on line. You can also click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options. Every dollar will be appreciated by so many. Thanks so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for seeing my heart...я люблю вас!! Happy new year! с новым годом!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">In April Liosha, Anya and Dima picked me up at work and for the 1st time I welcomed friends from Ukraine to Halifax.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then I got to do it again with Sasha in October. Pier 21 is Canada's version of the American Ellis Island where immigrants arrived by ship to start new lives. Almost 128 years ago the 1st Ukrainians immigrating to Canada arrived here. Sasha also arrived here by ship. (He works for a cruise line.)</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-65444687680115952952018-07-22T02:46:00.000-03:002018-07-22T02:46:45.290-03:00Winding Down<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">Wow I can't believe it's been over a month since my last update. This summer has flown by fast. A few of us did another banana delivery to Boorie Ooglie and we've been pretty busy with the Loads of Love camps having done camps in the Social Dorms, the Rehab Centre and the village of Green Field. I'll let some of the photos speak for themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As things are winding down for me this summer it's hard to believe that I'll be back in Canada in just a week. This coming week we'll be doing another camp at an orphanage in the Ingulets region of Kryvyi Rih. Then it'll be a rush to the train station to Kyiv for my flight to Canada next Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for seeing my heart...я люблю вас!!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rehab Centre camp. In this game the kids lined up. The 1st person was told what to "draw" on the person's back in front of them. Then each one in the line would draw the picture on the next person's back without saying anything. The last person would then draw it on paper. The closest to the "original" won.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-11149499948129469402018-06-19T09:28:00.000-03:002018-06-19T09:28:28.846-03:00It's Camp Season<span style="font-size: large;">Camp season is in full swing here. It's the time of year between the end of the school year and when the kids go away to summer camp. These camps in between would be more in the format of DVBS in Canada. So these last couple of weeks I've been busy going into some public schools with Tanya B. to spend quality time with the kids and to help out with English conversation. Then last week I went with Lena T. and some of the Loads of Love team to Kyiv to do a camp at a large school there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last day we were in Kyiv before catching the train back to Kryvyi Rih we went to see the estate that was built by Victor Yanukovich's corruption. It now belongs to the people of Ukraine and is kept up as a public park and a museum to corruption. It's 40 hectares and VERY opulent. I've read articles and have seen many pictures of this place but I had no idea of the expanse of it and how opulent it actually is. It boggles my mind how much money would have been spent on it all. I also wonder how many social programs that amount of money could have supported. But fortunately now it's contributing to the local economy providing some jobs and income.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week is a quiet week as the school camps are over and I have no jobs lined up. (I'm still waiting for Canada Revenue to process my tax return so I can sponsor some activities.) Although it's a good chance to get caught up and to rest up for camp at the social dorms next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's my latest goings on. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for seeing my heart. Till next time...я люблю вас!!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Going for a walk in the park at school #34</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yura showed me a new phone app for voice translation that's so much better than Google Translate. It helps a LOT with the kids.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-9568906161744144672018-05-30T08:07:00.000-03:002018-05-30T08:26:09.313-03:00Quiet Time<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">Since I have a bit of quiet time this week I thought I'd do an update while I can. Things were pretty busy up until the end of the school year with continued visits to Svitanok Boarding school, the Rehab Centre and the social dorms. I also went with the team one day to a public school to be part of an English class. The kids had a LOT of questions about Canada. Although, with our multiculturalism some questions are hard to answer such as: "What is Canada's national dish, or national dress?" I always get a laugh at their surprise when I tell them we like perogies, holubsti (cabbage rolls) and other Ukrainian foods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A couple of weeks ago I visited Boorie Ooglie (Brown Coals) disabled home taking a couple of cases of bananas with me. It was great to reconnect with the guys. This past weekend was busy with Shelter Plus having a pre-opening of the stadium they bought for their Penuel Christian Football Club and with City Day which is the birthday of the city of Kryvyi Rih. This week things have slowed down until the next wave of activities giving my body a chance to catch up; but, I would have liked to have had some more activities lined up. It seems that Canada Revenue is prolonging processing my tax return...such a pain. Hopefully soon my refund will be released and I can get busier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's my goings on for now. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for seeing my heart. Until next time...я люблю вас!!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Computer class at the Rehab Centre. This lab was sponsored with donations through Loads of Love and Dasha (standing on the right) conducts the classes.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-51812625172190564362018-05-13T03:16:00.000-03:002018-05-13T03:16:00.968-03:00Another Summer Has Started<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">I've been in Kryvyy Rih about a week and a half now and things are going great. My travel to Ukraine went really well except for a boarding pass issue in Halifax with Air Canada which was resolved by Turkish Airlines in Montreal. It seemed a fast flight across the Atlantic and on arriving in Kyiv I was able to get to the train station in time to get the night train to Kryvyy Rih. I was totally not expecting that since my flight was arriving in the evening and I had previously read an article saying about road construction delays between the airport and the city that never materialised. I had expected to spend the next day in Kyiv. There was not only no construction but also no traffic. The bus made it to the train station 10 minutes early and the train was leaving in 35 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I'm running into the train station to get a ticket, then a fast run to the other end of the station (which is over a block long) to get to the bank machine for Ukrainian money and to top up my phone. Then it was a run down to the train, all of this while dragging my luggage. I made it with 10 minutes to spare. When on the train I called my friends to tell them I was on the way I was still panting. Since I didn't need to spend the night in Kyiv I was able to get home 18 hours earlier than I had originally expected.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I arrived it's been nice to have some summer weather. Ukraine has been having an unusually warm spring this year. Temperatures have been in the high 20's although the last few days it's gotten down to a bone chilling 10 to 15 degrees at night. ;) I've been pretty busy with settling in, getting supplies and tagging along with some of the Loads of Love team visiting Svitanok boarding school, the children's rehab centre and the social dorms. It's been great to reconnect with some of the kids I met last year as well as my friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I'm in the process of trying to get some plans in place for the summer. I hope to get some projects underway to bless those who need to be blessed. So far it's a no frills budget and I'm still praying for miracles to happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to be part of a miracle to bless others with some happiness and some dignity please click the "donate now" button to give an on line gift. (Please remember to click Blair Haverstock / Blair's Life in the drop down menu.) For other giving options you can click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page. Every dollar helps and so many will appreciate it. Thanks so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for seeing my heart. Till next time...я люблю вас!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms and the Moms at heart out there.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">At Svitanok (Sunrise) Boarding School. Boarding schools here are for kids from the outlying villages that have no school who are often also from disadvantaged families.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the children's rehab centre. This is the 1st stop for kids who are taken from their families by the state if it sees that home life is not fit for them.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-39348600709975997792018-05-01T10:30:00.000-03:002019-02-13T10:30:59.260-04:00Headed Out Again<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">After a busy weekend volunteering for World Vision at Stars on Ice and the Harlem Globetrotters I'm headed out today again to Ukraine for the summer. If everything goes well I'll be in Kryvyy Rih around midnight Thursday Ukraine time (around 6pm AT).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please keep me in your prayers that my travel will go great and that everything will go well this summer.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I still need some help in providing some activities and projects to bless those who really need to be blessed. Would you please consider helping me to do that? It would be appreciated by so many.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To help out you can click the "donate now" button on the right side of this page to give on line. (Please remember to click Blair Haverstock/Blair's Life in the drop down menu.) For other giving options you can click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page. Thanks so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stayed tuned for updates and photos of my goings on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for seeing my heart. Till next time...я дюблю вас!</span><br />
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-23657967016638047262018-03-25T07:46:00.001-03:002018-03-25T07:46:06.158-03:00Time is Moving Fast<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With things moving so fast lately it's hard to believe that
in only 5 weeks I'll be headed to Ukraine
for another amazing summer. As I
mentioned before I'll be helping out in the summer camps with my friends from
Loads of Love that are sponsored by some very generous Canadians. I also hope to do some projects on my own to
be a blessing to those who need to see the Father's love in action.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This brings me to a bit of a situation I have that I hate
bringing up but I'm throwing it out there anyways. It's been an expensive year and my
fundraising hasn't been going as I had hoped.
As of right now I have no budget to do any projects such as an outing or
a special treat. But, I know that
miracles can happen and things can still fall into place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you please consider being part of a miracle to help me
bless those who really need to be blessed?
To help out you can click the "donate now" button on the side
of this page to give an on line gift. You can also click the "ways
to donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options.
Every dollar helps and would be appreciated by so many. Thank you sooo
much.<span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Thank you
for seeing my heart. Till next time...я
дюблю вас!</span></span></div>
Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-80996643206328416722018-02-17T20:13:00.000-04:002018-02-17T20:13:37.214-04:00Family Time<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the Family Day weekend for many Canadians where
we'll spend quality time with our families.<span>
</span>Even though it's only February I'm anxiously waiting for summer when
I'll be going again to Ukraine
to spend some quality time with those who have no families.<span> </span>Once again this year I'll be helping out the
Loads of Love team with camps that are sponsored by generous Canadians.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As well as helping out at the camps I would like to sponsor
some projects of my own such as an outing or a special treat for those who have
so little.<span> </span>Being a volunteer I don't
receive a salary for my work and blessings like a picnic or some treats can add
up quickly on a tight budget.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you please consider helping me to be a blessing. To help out you can click the "donate now" button on the right side of this page to give an on line gift. You can also click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options. Every dollar helps and would be appreciated by so many. Thank you so much.</span></div>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-32824741230786046302017-12-28T13:31:00.000-04:002017-12-28T13:31:37.031-04:00Another Year Done and Into a New Year<span style="font-size: large;">As another year ends and the new year is coming I would like to say a big THANK YOU to those who supported me and what I do in Ukraine this past year. Your prayers, encouragement as well as gifts and finances went a long way to spreading love and blessings to those who need it so much. Without you I would not have been able to do it. Again, thank you for being such a blessing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next summer I hope to go back to Ukraine to spread some more love and blessings. As you consider year end giving would you please consider being a blessing to those who have so little? To give a gift on line you can click the "donate now" button on the right side of this blog. You can also click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of this page for other giving options.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Every dollar will help a lot and be appreciated by so many.</span><br />
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-25531384099161896372017-08-13T08:15:00.000-03:002020-02-22T14:34:46.302-04:00Memories Made in Kyrgyzstan<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been back in Halifax for 2 weeks now and I'm still trying to readjust and get caught up with things. My travel from Ukraine went smoothly overall with no lost luggage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I went to Ukraine last spring I sent some money to my friends at Loads of Love for Sergey in Kyrgyzstan to take the kids at Orlovka Orphanage to the beach. Just like going to McDonald's is huge to kids in Ukraine who don't get there very often, going to Lake Issyk'ul in Kyrgyzstan is huge to the kids who don't get there without the kindness of others. It turned out that there was enough money for 2 trips which took place recently, one for the kids at Orlovka and a second trip for disadvantaged families that Sergey serves. Thank you so much to those of you who donated to my work and to my friends at Loads of Love that made this happen. It created some lifetime memories for everyone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to help in my work to show God's love in action please click the "donate now" button on the right side of the blog to donate on line. To see other giving options please click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page. It will be appreciated by so many.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for seeing my heart. Till next time...я люблю вас!!</span><br />
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my last few days in </span><span lang="EN-GB">Ukraine</span><span lang="EN-GB"> and the packing for </span><span lang="EN-GB">Canada</span><span lang="EN-GB"> has begun. This summer has flown by so fast. On Friday we finished the camp in Stone Field
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bible lesson in the church. The word on the wall translates to love.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-14727664861328545852017-07-16T03:24:00.000-03:002017-07-16T09:28:29.394-03:00Between Camps<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Camp season continues to be in full swing here with all of the camps that have been sponsored through Loads of Love. A couple of weeks ago we did our camp at the
Social Dorms. These dorms are kind of
like public housing in Canada. It was a really tough week which was
magnified by 35 degrees plus temperatures.
April who is here from out west is helping out with the camps also. She describes the Social Dorms camp best in
her blog. I can't do it justice. You can read it and see some photos here: <a href="https://aprilg1998.wixsite.com/mysite/single-post/2017/07/01/Camp-3-Social-Dorm">https://aprilg1998.wixsite.com/mysite/single-post/2017/07/01/Camp-3-Social-Dorm</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the Social Dorms camp we ended up having a few days
off as another camp was postponed until August; however, we filled that time by
going with our friends to do more camps with the kids in the public schools. Then this past week we did a camp at one of the
TB Hospitals. This is a rehabilitative
hospital where there's kids who have TB in their bones, others who are in later
stages of the disease as well as kids there for preventative treatment if TB is
in their families. These kids can be
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the last day of this camp we found out that some kids
were discharged to go home but they didn't want to leave because of our camp. After spending 6 months to a year away from
their families they still wanted to stay...and the hospital let them stay. This camp had a huge impact on the staff as
well. They were having just as much fun
as the kids and couldn't believe that people would travel to Ukraine
to be there instead of going to the beach on vacation. It touched them deeply to see our hearts for
the kids. The director of the hospital
said: "These last 5 days seem to
have gone by in just 5 minutes."
This camp was definitely one of the highlights so far.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right now we're between camps but as some of you are reading
this we are on our way to spend a week in a village outside of town doing a
camp for 150 kids. It's the largest camp
of the season and we'll be off the grid for that time living a rustic
lifestyle. It'll also be my last camp
this season as I'll be heading back to Canada
in less than 2 weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please continue to keep me and our camp in your thoughts and
prayers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for seeing my
heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Till next time...<span lang="RU" style="mso-ansi-language: RU;">я</span><span lang="RU"> </span><span lang="RU" style="mso-ansi-language: RU;">люблю</span><span lang="RU"> </span><span lang="RU" style="mso-ansi-language: RU;">вас</span>!!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the TB hospital camp the kids always wanted us to sign our names as part of their craft. I wrote my name a LOT this week.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">These 2 boys were not allowed out of bed and couldn't take part in many of the activities. I made sure that they at least got to do the craft each day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">On the last day the older kids gave us a sign that they put hand prints and personal messages on. The title translates to "Great Time"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The small kids each drew a picture that they made into a book for us.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then the director presented us an official letter of thanks from the staff. It's a very glowing letter of thanks.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-17687416317311884582017-06-25T02:41:00.000-03:002017-06-25T02:41:24.317-03:00From Camp to Camp to Camp...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Camp season
has started and we've been busy. Our 1st big camp at the kids Rehab Centre finished this past week and tomorrow we
start another camp at the dorms downtown.
I've also been helping out at camps at a couple of the public
schools. This past year a door has
opened where we can go into these schools to talk about love and be good
examples as well as do some activities with the kids. So I've literally been going from camp to
camp to camp.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">These camps
are having an amazing impact on the kids as well as the staff of the schools
and institutions. One really good story
happened at the Rehab Centre camp. One
morning as we were preparing for the day our leader </span><span lang="EN-GB">Lena</span><span lang="EN-GB"> T. came into the room in tears
after talking with somebody on staff. We
thought something was wrong since we were already talked to for a small issue
they had. (Apparently one day our room
wasn't as tidy as they wanted.) Once </span><span lang="EN-GB">Lena</span><span lang="EN-GB"> composed herself she said that the
staff member was telling her about 2 boys who came to the centre a couple of
weeks before we came with camp.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">I'll have
to back up a bit here and give some background about the centre. The Rehab Centre when it opened was for boys
who had drug addictions, hence the name.
Nowadays it's sort of a transition place for boys and girls when they're
1st taken from their families for the same reasons that kids get put into
foster care in </span><span lang="EN-GB">Canada</span><span lang="EN-GB">.
The kids will live at the centre until their family life can be more
stable and they can go back to their families but if that's not possible they
will be transferred to another orphanage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">So these 2
boys came to the centre and were not adjusting to their new reality very well. They were deemed as being aggressive by
whatever standards are used here. We hadn't noticed anything like that. The
staff member told </span><span lang="EN-GB">Lena</span><span lang="EN-GB">
that because of our camp these boys were smiling for the 1st time, settling
down and were having fun with us. It was
amazing to hear that.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Now we're
looking forward to an amazing time at the dorms camp as well as the other camps
this summer. Stay tuned.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Please keep
me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank
you for seeing my heart. Till next
time...</span><span lang="RU">я</span><span lang="RU">
</span><span lang="RU">люблю</span><span lang="RU"> </span><span lang="RU">вас</span>!!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our theme this year is "Finding the True Treasure"</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The little boy in the picture is one of the boys I mentioned.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This school camp was a lesson in planting seeds of love where we planted flower seeds in the school's garden.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We heard that one of the schools didn't have a proper ball to play with. Some schools have no budget for this. So we went and bought them 6 balls and a pump. I don't know who was happier...the kids or the teachers.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">...you didn't expect I'd be sitting on the sidelines did you? :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">In this school camp the kids were asked to draw their families.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-59019773064359900242017-06-04T03:24:00.001-03:002017-06-04T03:24:46.322-03:00Gearing up for Camp Season<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">It's been a
busy couple of weeks getting some things done and getting some activities in
before the camps start.<span> </span>I celebrated my
birthday a week early using it as an excuse (not that I needed one) to take
some of the folks from the Boorie Ooglie disabled home on an outing to
McDonald's.<span> </span>Then my friend Tanya B. made
it even more fun by showing up with balloons, party games and a Happy Birthday
banner.<span> </span>It was so much fun for me to see
them having fun.<span> </span>When I went to see them
again this past week at the home, to treat them with bananas and candy, some of
them were still talking about my birthday.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Other than
my birthday celebrations we've been busy planning and preparing for the camps
(we call these DVBS in </span><span lang="EN-GB">Canada</span><span lang="EN-GB">).<span>
</span>Then the other day a bunch of us took a day trip to the camp in
Krasnovka village.<span> </span>This is a summer camp
that was set up to fill a void so that disabled teens and adults can go to
summer camp and have a time away from the institutions.<span> </span>The void being that in Ukraine all kids get
to go to camp as well as the younger disabled kids but the older disabled ones
have little or no opportunity to go.<span> </span>A
few years ago Ira K. with Loads of Love purchased a farm in Krasnovka and
converted it to a place where these folks can get away from the city to relax,
get some decent food and fresh air as well as get some quality time.<span> </span>They also have various activities and a DVBS
programme.<span> </span>This camp has done wonders in
enriching the lives of those who wouldn't otherwise have such an opportunity.</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></div>
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gear up for camp season that's the latest of my goings on for now.<span> </span>Please keep me in your thoughts and
prayers.<span> </span>Thank you for seeing my
heart.<span> </span>я люблю вас!!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-17176489662840940302017-05-14T10:17:00.001-03:002017-05-14T10:17:59.912-03:00A New Summer Starts<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">It's hard
to believe that 2 weeks have flown by already.<span>
</span>My travel to Kryvyy Rih went smoothly overall, except that Air Canada
put me on an earlier flight out of </span><span lang="EN-GB">Halifax</span><span lang="EN-GB"> and didn't tell me.<span> </span>Fortunately I just happened to look at my boarding
pass, saw the change and was able to barely get to the airport in time.<span> </span>Once I got to Kyiv I caught the new fast
train which got me into Kryvyy Rih when I could get to bed at a good time and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">These past
2 weeks in Kryvyy Rih have mostly involved getting reconnected with everyone,
getting supplies and settling in.<span> </span>Now
that the May holidays are over things should get into a routine this week.<span> </span>So far I have been back to English Club at
Shelter Plus, I also tagged along with some friends to spend quality time with
the kids at a TB hospital and a Family Day outing at a park for the kids from a
boarding school.<span> </span>School will be finished
for the summer here on May 26th and after that we will start the camps.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">So another
summer has started here and it looks like it's going to be a great one.<span> </span>Stay tuned for updates.<span> </span>If you would like to help me to provide
blessings for those who have little please click the "donate now"
button at the right side of the blog.<span> </span>You
can also click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page for
other giving options.<span> </span>Every little bit
helps and goes a long way in making someone's life better and is appreciated so
much.<span> </span>Please consider helping out.</span></span></div>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-91672106269761760802017-04-30T07:48:00.000-03:002017-04-30T07:48:25.947-03:00Going Again<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Tomorrow
(Monday) I'm headed for </span><span lang="EN-GB">Ukraine</span><span lang="EN-GB"> again for the summer. If everything goes well I'll be in Krivoy Rog
late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning </span><span lang="EN-GB">Ukraine</span><span lang="EN-GB"> time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Please keep me in your prayers that my travel
will go well and that I will be able to get a lot done over the summer. Stay tuned for updates of my goings on.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Thank you
for seeing my heart...</span><span lang="RU">я</span><span lang="RU"> </span><span lang="RU">люблю</span><span lang="RU"> </span><span lang="RU">вас</span>!!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: small;">Many people ask me where it is in Ukraine that I go. On the map it's labeled Kryvyy Rih which is Ukrainian for Krivoy Rog. Others ask if there's radiation from the nuclear disaster there. As you can see Chornobyl is on the opposite end of the country so I don't have to worry about that. Others ask if it's safe with the war from russia in Luhans'k and Donets'k and the annexation of Crimea. Right now it is but please keep praying for Ukraine.</span></span></span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-34648675004250026282017-04-02T12:49:00.000-03:002017-04-02T14:49:56.372-03:00Another Summer is Getting Closer<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Wow, time
has been flying by again. With the
winter weather summer seems so far away right now but in just a month I'll be
back in </span><span lang="EN-GB">Ukraine</span><span lang="EN-GB"> for another summer. I'm not sure yet what's in store for this
trip but I know whatever it is it'll be amazing. I'm looking forward to spending quality time
with the kids.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">While I'm
in </span><span lang="EN-GB">Ukraine</span><span lang="EN-GB"> I would like to be able to sponsor some
outings and treats for the kids and the folks in the disabled homes. I would love to be able to sponsor an outing
for the kids in </span><span lang="EN-GB">Kyrgyzstan</span><span lang="EN-GB"> as well. Right now my resources are very limited but
I'm trusting that everything will fall into place.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">If you
would like to help and to be a blessing for those who have little you can click the
"donate now" button on the right side of this page. You can also click the "ways to
donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options. There are so many that will appreciate it so
much.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">Thank you
for seeing my heart. Till next time...я
дюблю вас!</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">...or get to go to McDonald's.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kids in the TB hospital can't get anywhere but we can take treats to them.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The same with the folks in the disabled home.</span></td></tr>
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Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305231004968450036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468300889957825516.post-61689247769819280402017-02-20T13:28:00.000-04:002017-02-20T13:28:57.199-04:00Blessings For Those Who Have Little<span style="font-size: large;">Today is the Family Day holiday in most of Canada where families spend quality time together. My mind is on those who are in the institutions in Ukraine that have no family of their own to treat them or to take them anywhere. In just over 2 months I will be going back to Ukraine for the summer to spend quality time with those who need it. Right now my trip is mostly paid for but I would like to be able to do more for those who are considered to be the least of these. Being a volunteer I don't receive a salary for my work and blessings, like a picnic or some treats, can add up quickly on a tight budget.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you please consider helping me to be a blessing. To help out you can click the "donate now" button on the side of the blog page to give an on line gift. You can also click the "ways to donate" tab at the top of the page for other giving options. Every dollar helps and would be appreciated by so many. Thank you so much.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bananas and candy are a huge treat for those who don't get them very often</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spending time with and treating the kids from the boarding school to a couple of hours outside of the institution as well as some burgers. (Boarding schools in Ukraine are for the disadvantaged kids, not like the private boarding schools in Canada.)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The same for those in the Boorie Ooglie disabled home</span></td></tr>
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