Church picnic fun!

Oleg organized the first ever Gogol Street Baptist Church picnic. We had so much fun! We had grilled chicken, played volleyball, fellowshipped and enjoyed the beauty of our Lord's creation. It was a wonderful way to celebrate Ukrainian Independence day and start a new church tradition!

2008 Enskyy family portrait

After about 50 shots, this is the only one that came out okay - it was the last one. I didn't realize how incredibly difficult it is to photograph a family with a small child so that everyone is looking at the camera with a normal expression. Praise the Lord one came out alright!

Insulating Oleg's mother's apartment

Oleg and I both are excited about how the Lord has blessed his side business - he insulates the outside of our 9 story concrete, Soviet apartment buildings. He started this business to help with ministerial set up costs and to help the men who help in our ministry support themselves.

This week, we have been insulating Oleg's mother's apartment. I have been helping Oleg and I must say, it is a lot of very hard work just handing him the insulation and keeping his mud tub full. I can't imagine how tired he gets out there hanging in the sun.

Oleg's mother, Valya, has been keeping Abigail for us. She is as exhausted as we are at the end of the day - Abigail keeps her hopping!

Abigail's morning habit

Each morning when Abigail gets up, she immediately hits the shoe box and rummages for a new pair to wear. She used to bring me 2 different shoes but now knows that shoes come in pairs. Her favorite orange jellies had to be hid as they rubbed blisters on those cute little feet - much to Abigail's dismay. She is still searching for them. This morning, she brought me a pair of slippers that Bah sent to her a long time ago - bunnies. Even though it is 100 degrees outside, we must wear the insulated bunny slippers! Every once in a while it is okay to wear winter slippers in the summertime :).

Precious baby

How we praise the Lord for this little girl!