On My Own

I know some of you are concerned about me being on my own in Donetsk for a few days so let me reassure you.

I am all set up in an apartment in a very nice, safe neighborhood.  The apartment is not perfect so we may be moving again in a few days, but it will work for now.  If only they had serving ware in the kitchen??  I scouted around and couldn't find a store that sold any type of plate or pot or cups/glasses but that will be my project tomorrow, for sure.  For the rest of the day I'm hoping to hole up and unwind.  Before he left, Curt helped me find a small grocery store so I have food to get me through several days.

John Warner, who we met in Kiev with his two new sons Dima and Vladik, has provided me with phone numbers of several contacts he made while he was in Donetsk, including an Australian missionary couple who works with kids at Uglegorsk.  Jackpot.  I have those numbers written down in several places, so I should always have a local lifeline.  Plus I have my Victorphone: a local phone Victor gave us with his number programmed in.  He is always anticipating my call.

Given all this, I'm actually looking forward to a couple of days alone.  This first week has been so hectic, I'm ready for a "time out."  Cassie and Clay are swimming at a meet in OKC today and tomorrow, so I can follow their progress online and with Cassie via text.  I don't miss many of their meets--it's hard to not be there.

I will post photos of the apartment shortly.  When I'm ready to go out again, I'll post photos of the neighborhood.  It's beautiful, especially with the fall color.  Lots of trees around here, and some roses are still in bloom.