It is Gretchyn's birthday today and probably one for the memory book. Singing in Russian and English, flowers, ice cream and water melon for all the staff and Melody even decorated for the party.  Plus lots of hugs from kids, but we get those all the time!

Yesterday a thunderstorm interrupted our Bible Lesson time, we got soaked, but continued when it stopped.  It also delayed our “Ukraine’s Got Talent” show until tonight, so the kids have had more time to  practice their skits.

At the beach they made sand castles, and were fortunate to see dolphins jumping not far from where the kids were.  Quite exciting for everyone.  Mickey and Barb don’t get to the beach, we kiddingly say we could get down there but would never make it up.  One day Jenja took us down by car, and that itself was an adventure.

Caleb is getting more boys to play basketball with him, Futbol is the game here (soccer).  So often when there is free time, they are out there shooting.  One of the men here takes the guys on a run in the AM, so there is lots of active time.

Now It is late, just came back from stories and praying with kids, hugs good night.  The talent show was awesome, so many kids participated, and most of the staff.  Gretch, Caleb and Mel from Texas did a great number which I will explain more later, Barry, Bob and I were back  up dancers.  Barry and Bob did an encore of Rock Around the Clock.  Kids loved the whole program, lots of dancing to Christian music during and after.  Hopefully they heard and saw God’s love through music and Scripture today.
I will attach a few pictures tomorrow, and head to the shower now,too tired and sweaty.

Thanks for the prayers, we can sense God’s presence.  One other thing, Mel Olson does an amazing job of leading staff worship times!!!