About two and a half years ago I went on a trip to Ukraine. Emily, Ruth, and I went to help the Vanderwerfs with their ministry and taught English three hours a day for two weeks. Well, we were all set up with a teaching assistant and I really feel like I got the best one-- Ira.
Everyday while I hesitantly taught English to a group of students I had never met before I would see Ira (the face of Jesus) smiling and reassuring me that I was doing okay. Her sweet heart made me want to know her and her story and our faith for the Lord made us instant friends. ANYWAY, I was lucky enough to reconnect with Ira last weekend in Houston! She is in the states visiting and a friend, that had also visited Ukraine, flew her down to stay with her in Sugarland.
It is so cool to see old friends and remember the wonderful relationships that God has established in my life. Thanks Jesus for sweet friends that speak to my heart and teach me what it means to be a woman of God. I know that Ira's light shines in the dark places of Ukraine and brings glory to the Lord.
this is a sweet post!!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for the shout out. :D
ilu!!