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Friday
Sep102010

A Reason to Praise

Six years ago I had the opportunity to go to Ukraine with Lifesong and put on a Vacation Bible School program for kids at Loubetin Orphanage.  It was my second year to Ukraine and this country.... these children... definitely held a piece of my heart that I would never get back... nor to did I want to.

This particular year I developed a special relationship with one 14 year old girl, named Sveta.  We would spend hours hitting a volleyball back and forth or holding hands as we sang with the group.  When I left we cried and hugged and through a translator said our goodbyes.  She told me not to forget her.  I told her I never would.  I prayed with her that hot afternoon in Ukraine.  I prayed that she would draw near to Christ and grow in Him as she matured into adulthood.

Every year I went back I would see my "little sister" Sveta.  Every year I was able to watch my prayers come true.  Praise the Lord!

This month, at 21, Sveta was married.  Her husband, Ura, comes from a family in the church.  He loves Sveta, but even more, He loves God.

It has been such an honor, to watch this young girl grow into a Godly woman.  And now, when I think of the statistics... when I think how her life could have turned out... I just have to praise the Lord!

Congratulations, Sveta!  I love you and am so proud of the woman you've become!

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Reader Comments (4)

Goosebumps! Thanks for sharing this, Leslie, and praying for Sveta!

Loveya!

September 10, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSarah F.

It is a wonderful success story of the grace and faithfulness of God and of a faithful, caring staff in Ukraine. Love it!!

September 10, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermarla

Oh man...this is awesome...love the personal touch...makes the story come alive!

September 10, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterleah

wow! Thanks for sharing! Truly show how investing in the life of a child can leave a legacy!

September 10, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

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