Lapushanskaya, Tonia

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Tell about your childhood, school, family, etc.

My mother had 6 kids, I was the oldest. It was difficult post-war time. I seldom went to school because I had to help my mother. My father died at the age of 45 when my brothers and sisters were still little so it was very hard.

Where did you work? Was your work good? Were you happy with your job?

When I moved to Kyiv I got married and started working at a day-care. It was hard because my salary was very law. When my kids grew up I started working as a guard on duty in the “white” house. I still have to work because my pension is very low.

Tell about your present life.

We are living during the war now. And it is hard because we always hear air-raids. We are afraid. Then we go down into a bomb-shelter. I have two daughters and three grandkids. We do not get discouraged and believe in our victory.

Have you accepted Christ? How long have you been following the Lord?

I believe in Christ. When I was little my mother used to take me to church. In 2010 I became a member of St. Paul Church. I enjoy attending the church and to listen to Bible lessons. I take my daughters to church for every holiday. We believe in God and pray for Ukraine.