Gvozditskaya, Marina

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Tell about your childhood, school, family, etc.

There were four children in our family – my twin sister and I, and two boys – 9 and 11 – our brothers. In 1954, our mother died. After that, our father left the family. My sister and I brought up our brothers.

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

In 1954, I started working at one of Kyiv factories as a calibrator. I worked there for 38 years. I retired in 1992. I liked my work.

Tell about your present life.

I am 86. I suffer from rheumatic heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. In 2020, I underwent eye surgery. I am grateful to Tanya Lukianenko for delivering FORA food vouchers to my home. My niece is using them to buy foodstuffs that I need.

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

Nadya Yunosheva invited me to church. After listening to Roger’s sermons, I felt healthier. Life seemed to be more interesting and exciting. Later, I received Christ and began to attend the church on a regular basis.

Tell about one thing your sponsor needs to know about you.

After our mother’s passing in 1954, our father left the family. My sister and I raised two brothers (ages 9 and 11). They served in the army and then found jobs and started their careers. We were very close to each other.