Archive for the ‘Family Updates’ Category

Headed to Krakow

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Once again, Kels and I are embarking on one of our mandatory, twice-a-year “vacations.” Even though we have Ukrainian multi-entry visas that are good for five years, the law still states that we have to leave the country every six months and come back in again. (sigh) Technically, there are ways around this (yes, we know about registration), but for us, a trip into Poland twice a year has historically been cheaper, simpler, and infinitely more pleasant than the alternative.

One of the many elegant courtyards inside Krakow's famous Wawel Castle.

One of the many elegant courtyards inside Krakow's famous Wawel Castle.

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Love at First “Height”

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Five years ago, around Valentine’s Day, my dad took me to a special restaurant for dinner. A looong discussion ensued regarding my future and what steps I should be taking. Together we decided that I should continue to wait at home for God’s direction. I would continue serving in my local church, pursuing studies, and helping my family. Only two days following this conversation, Joshua wrote to my Dad for the first time, beginning a correspondence which would shortly result in our courtship and marriage.

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This week in L’viv

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

With the arrival of a new team member, preparations for this summer’s outreach, the ongoing development and upkeep of our correspondenceĀ BibleĀ course (CBC), and two growing little girls, our family is keeping pretty busy these days! Here’s a quick news update to fill you in on the latest.

Bryan Shufelt
When Bryan got here on January 16, he hit the ground running. For the time being, he has been living at our ministry center and has busied himself by handling some of the paperwork related to our correspondence course. This includes things like putting together “starter packets” for new students in the course, and packaging up full versions of Good and Evil for mailing. I recently gave Bryan the crash course on how we track our CBC students using a web-based application called CBC Admin. While much of the course management requires a knowledge of Ukrainian (such as answering letters or grading lessons) there are several things that Bryan can assist us with right away. And what a blessing that will be!

Joshua and Bryan work on grading Bible lessons which we recently received in the mail from some of our students.

Joshua and Bryan work on grading Bible lessons which we recently received in the mail from some of our students.

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We have a one-year-old!

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

It is hard to believe that our little baby girl is already one year old! Her actual birthday was on Saturday, the 17th, but we were so busy we didn’t celebrate until last night. At least when they’re this little they don’t know the difference!

Our little Rebekah Praise

Our little Rebekah Praise

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Merry Christmas!!

Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Abigail Hope and Rebekah Praise, Christmas Eve 2008

Abigail Hope and Rebekah Praise, Christmas Eve 2008

We spent Christmas Eve with our dear friends, the Beals.

We spent Christmas Eve with our dear friends, the Beals.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Friday, December 19th, 2008
The Christmas tree makes our house so cheery during the dark winter days.

The Christmas tree makes our house so cheery during the dark winter days.

Here is what I did today...

Here is what I did today...

These will be decorated tomorrow at a small Christmas party Joshua and I are hosting.

These will be decorated tomorrow at a small Christmas party Joshua and I are hosting.

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Whatever Happened to September?

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

End of CMO
The start of September brought the end of our CMO project. We said goodbye to the team of 6 awesome guys who served with us this summer.

Can't you tell we had a lot of fun this year?

Can't you tell we had a lot of fun this year?

With the end of the project, the Steeles have been enjoying a few quieter days.

Abby and Rebekah lounging in their pajamas.

Abby and Rebekah lounging in their pajamas.

We love having Daddy home more often!

We love having Daddy home more often!

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