Joe Ragan

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8 March

March 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Saturday is International Women’s Day.  Never heard of it???  Most of us in the US haven’t.  However, I have been aware of it since 1994 during my first year in Lugansk, Ukraine.
It is a huge holiday in the former Soviet Union (fSU).  It was very evident today.  I went shopping to purchase something mentioned in [...]

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Tags: Trying to understand Culture where I live

Thanks Mom!

March 7th, 2008 · 14 Comments

I have hesitated in purchasing one of these for more than 4 years.  I have never really missed one.  However, there were a couple of times I thought about buying one in Kyiv.  However, I had a balcony there and so it was so much needed.
Moving to Karaganda where winter is 5-6 months long and [...]

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Tags: Life where I live · Reflections on Life as we know it

Partner’s meeting

March 7th, 2008 · No Comments

This past Monday and Tuesday a meeting was held in Karaganda with several ministry partners.  It was the first time we were able to get together for edification and prayer.  David spoke on the need of balancing ministry and family and we had a lively discussion concerning the topic.  Then, Don led a discussion on [...]

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Tags: Reflections on Life as we know it