Ministry in Ukraine is inevitably a roller coaster ride from day to day. This reality was definitely an aspect in Losha's schooling. He had been accepted into a trade school here in Sumy, but after receiving enough "regular" students, Losha was dropped due to the mere fact that he is an orphan.
5 trade schools later, countless meetings, and determination on everyone's part has brought Losha to a new trade school here in Sumy!! We couldn't be more excited. As far as trade schools go, it is one of the best. It even accepted him into a better trade than he was in before.
For Losha, this is a huge transition, but one he desired and fought for. God definitely used the closed doors to lead us to the best school for Losha. And the fight to get there helped Losha in countless ways. From the first school where he couldn't look a teacher in the eyes, to his current school where he gets right on in the midst of conversations - Losha has already changed. It is a much more difficult school than what he is used to, but he has a new pride in where he goes. He is up at 6:30am every day and ready to go at 7 am. We can only pray that he will utilize this opportunity as we are here to support him. We praise God for where He has brought Losha thus far.
HI Losha,
ReplyDeleteI am writing to you from Nashville Tennessee.
I saw your page when I did a google search for Losha.
We have two adopted children from Russia. THeir names are Losha and Tolek so I wanted to google it and see what I came up with.
It sounds like you are now in a good school and we will pray that you do well.
Our son Losha is six years old and is in the first grade.
I willl be checking in on your progress from time to time.
Please let me share somethign with you. It has to do with your dream to progress in your life.
No matter what Losha, do not ever let anyone steal your dream. Like your not being accepted in a school because you were an orphan, it opened doors for you to get into this school. Success never comes without some losses. In the face of failure never give up Losha.
THe Lord is good and will not give up on you. The hard part is to never give up on him.
God bless you Losha.
Phil
flenphil@gmail.com
I made a mistake on my e mail. it is flyenphil@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Losha,
ReplyDeleteIm writing you from Michigan.I HOPE AND PRAY that you continue to do good in your school and will be praying for you.
I will be checking in on your progess hear and their and hope that god will continue to oepn doors for you.
I want you to know that no matter what people say, DONT ever lose sight of who you are, You sound like a phonomenal young man, one who could conqer the world some day. DO NOT EVER LET any one or anything steel your dreams, god has plans for you losha. Plans to prosper you NOT to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. He WILL never give up on you losha, no matter what you have been through or what you are going through, no matter what you have done or are doing. God will always be their for you.
Stephanie
Smkieft@comcast.net