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So far we are still waiting for answers to my pain.  The doctors want to see if surgery is necessary by doing a temporary procedure.  But, unfortunately, that has not been scheduled yet because of the waiting period for financial assistance at the hospital.  I am still having pain, and the past couple of weeks it has been pretty bad.

Ethan's Sunday at the Ukrainian church was a great experience--it was very cultural in that you never know what to expect when in another culture's church service.  He preached along with three other guys.  Some Ukrainian churches have three or four elders or pastors get up and share the Word every week instead of the typical sermon by one pastor in American churches.  He met some great people, and learned more about Christians from Ukraine.  There were no "takers" on his request for a Ukrainian language tutor, so that is on hold as well until we can find someone.  There is another big Ukrainian church in town that meets at an A of G church, so maybe there are some resources there.  We will see what happens.

In the mean time, we are living life here.  Ethan has opportunities to serve at the church by helping with missions and through teaching in the School of Ministry, and in the college-age fellowship.  We are also mentoring some students in Ethan's class at the SOM.  We are really being blessed by the abundance of relationships here.  We are getting to know some wonderful people better, and are really enjoying the blessings and benefits of the Body of Christ.  I had the privilege of attending a church women's retreat last weekend, and am enjoying some awesome times of Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with others.  God always works things for good for His kids.