Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Dasha Melts My Heart


Hey friends!
Yesterday it was raining nonstop. It was also very cold but we got through it! One of my highlights was a little girl named Dasha. She was in my group the first year I came here. Her older brother is Roma and I am sure I posted about him last year. But anyway, she used to hate being away from her mom. Last year she was better but still very closed off. This year however, she is the biggest joy. She is always laughing and having fun with us. She especially loves Tyler. She is always with him and holding his hand. Tyler is so good with her. Tyler and I have been on this 3 year Ukraine journey together and I am so amazed at how much he has grown since the first year. He loves these people and is continually being the hands and feet of Jesus. I am very blessed to have gotten to know him so well. He really is like an older brother to me.

Anyway, back to the point, Dasha melts my heart! Haha! An awesome thing that happened today was completely unexpected. It was raining and we had to get from the session building to the dining hall. I knew that I would not be able to push her so I asked Sanchez to help me. we were pushing Yulia, one of the sisters who has not opened up and never really smiles. So Sanchez decides to go through the grass instead of staying on the path because it is faster. It was so bumpy and Yulia just splits a gut! She could not stop laughing. it wasn't just a small laugh either, it was a belly roll! Haha, I have not seen her so happy all week. It was so awesome to see her finally break down and let us see herself. Anyway, what an awesome day!

Love you and missing your all! Oh, and thank you everyone for the blog comments! You are so encouraging and helping me get through the day!
Love,
Ashley

P.S. Lindsey, I wish that you could see Dasha! She has grown so much. I love you and miss you not being by my side.

1 comment:

Lindsey Waltz said...

Aww Ash. I miss you too! So much. But literally I am praying for you constantly, because everytime Ukraine crosses my mind (which is very frequent) I send a prayer up for the team. I hope that all is well. Oh, my heart aches to see Dasha, but it also makes my heart so joyful to hear that she is continuing to grow and open up! She is the epitome of beauty and joy and absolute adorableness :) I am so happy you are able to enjoy her again! Give her a huge hug for me please!! And praise God for Yulia breaking up and laughing!! A step in the right direction :) LOve you!