When we arrived in Kyiv it was snowing and we still had a bit of a drive to where we live in Novosilky.
Our home in Novosilky is about 40 minutes outside of the downtown of Kyiv. The nearest city is Vyshgorod (a bedroom community for Kyiv) which has a population of about 31,000 people.
We moved into a lovely AirBnB that was fully furnished that we have now agreed to rent for at least the next year.
What’s even better is that the place came with a community of support that was orchestrated by our landlord who lives in the Poconos! Our neighbors helped us rent a car long-term within our first week (!), find a great nanny for Taras (an elementary school teacher with 30 years of classroom experience), and they continue to give us great advice as we get settled.
11 Comments
Dell Scott
Such an inspiring and amazing journey, thank you for sharing!
Tammy Arrington
Thank you for sharing in such details. I look forward to the next chapter.
Shelley Jones-Dillon
Thanks for sharing and allowing us to be apart of your journey. Very excited for you all. Love the videos. Looking forward to reading more.
Marina Shillingford
WoW. What an adventure. Thanks for sharing. I felt like I was right there in the backseat experiencing this journey. Am looking forward to the next read. I think it’s amazing that the kids get to experience the Best of both worlds. They are at an age that they will never forget. Continue to be Safe & enjoy you all journey. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for everything you all have done and continue to do to improve our kids lives. We truly appreciate you all. All the Best.
Melissa
I love the adventure you are all on as a family! So glad to know its going smoothly so far. Prayers to you all!
Andrea Layton
This is an awesome experience for you and the children. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey. May God continue to shine over you.
Miss Marjie
WHAT!!???? Ukraine!? How fantastic and amazing and …. well, selfishly, sad for me. I have missed seeing your family on a weekly basis since the pandemic started and was hoping beyond hope that you all and I might return to the Music School in the fall. But… maybe you’ll find wonderful and inspiring music education there too! Thank you your sharing your wonderful adventures. You are an inspiration – on so many levels. Sending love and hugs to you all.
Assel Tutumlu, nee Rustemova
My dears, thanks for the story! Can’t believe that after so many years US Govn’t had left the two-year home residency rule intact! Brrrr…. But now knowing that you are adjusting well makes me feel better. Wonder why have you decided on the Ukrainian, and not Russian? I understand political conditions and identity issues, but do you have any long-term plans to stay there? Have more questions 🙂 Writing with smiles, since I only now got the relocation news 🙂 Privet vsem!
Kira McDonnell
Love, love, love reading this and hearing about your new adventure! So happy it’s gone as smoothly as possible. I’m still laughing about Nazar and his C- ;)’ I would have failed for sure!
Keep sharing and inspiring, and enjoy every moment.
Best wishes from Delaware!
John Carwell
Hello Atnre, Tatiana, & 3PAC!
I couldn’t stop reading. Very fascinating to learn about your experiences in Ukraine.. So happy that you all have settled in so well. Praying for continued blessings.
Pastors Corbin
Pastors Lincoln
saids, great blog!
We’re both glad of the families smooth transition. We know you both made your Mom proud that the family was moving o Ukraine before her passing. May you all carry her memory forever. ❤️
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