I got back
to Canada a week ago.
The travel went very smoothly, except with extremely poor wi-fi service
in Zurich and Newark as well as a customs issue in Kyiv. I guess the Ukraine government is really being picky
about things since the revolution got worse.
I hope that things will be settled and that I will be able get back into
Ukraine in the summer.
I haven't
been able to do a whole lot yet since I've been here as I've been spending
quite a bit of time at the medical centre.
My sharp eyed niece spotted something wrong with my arm that had
surgery. For a while there was a concern
it might be septic arthritis but it turned out to be a skin infection. They think a screw worked loose in my elbow
causing it. That would coordinate with
me struggling to carry my luggage through airports last week. I did feel a twinge at one point. So I've been going for an antibiotic iv
everyday and that has led to some appointments with the orthopaedic department
to see what the next plan of action is and whether or not I need yet another
surgery. So that threw the job hunting out the
window...sigh. But then it's not like I
can get many jobs now any ways with limited use of one arm, a slight limp and
not being very computer savvy. I also have
some transportation issues. Don't get me
started on the world's worst public transport system in Halifax (not an exaggeration) or I won't
get stopped.
So at this
point I don't have a plan of action for myself.
My future seems even more uncertain and I feel like a fish out of water
here. I really want to get back to life
on the road and I need a lot of help to do that. Before I left Krivoy Rog there was a bunch of
kids in the orphanages who asked when I'll be coming back. It kills me not being able to give an answer
to those wonderful kids who have had so much of let down in their lives. To me it also highlights the huge need for
good male role models to be involved in their lives. There are many women but very few men who
come to visit regularly or who work in the homes. I
don't say that to diminish the great work of the women. It's just that kids also need good men in
their lives.
But not
everything has been gloom and doom in my life lately. I've been enjoying being with my great nephew and niece
and reconnecting with my Canadian friends.
I've also been enjoying tasting maple syrup, fish and chips and A&W. Now, to keep from getting fat
again - oy!
While I'm
in Canada I'll be in the Halifax area and I would be happy to come
to your church or community group, or to come have coffee with you and your
friends to share my experiences of life on the road. Just drop me a line at blairslife1@gmail.com
if you're interested.
If you
would like to help me with fundraising ideas so that I can resume life on the road
I would greatly appreciate that. Or, if
you feel led to contribute you can send a gift on line to LinK 127 by using the
donations link at the right side of this blog or mail a gift to the address below. You can also send an e-transfer to my email
mentioned above. Donations from Canada are tax deductible (but not those
by e-transfer) and every dollar counts to making a difference in those who need
to see love in action. Please remember
to specify that your gift is for me and mention how you might want me to use
it. Thank you so much for your
consideration.
LinK 127
833
Canaan Mountain Road
Kentville,
NS
Canada
B4N 4K1
Please
continue to keep me in your prayers and please continue to pray for Ukraine.
Till next time...я люблю вас!!
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