Nudga Oksana

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Tell about your childhood, school, family, etc.

I was born into a full family, I have a brother 5 years younger than me. I went to school and then received a higher education degree in philology. When I was studying, I was always active outside of my studies in cultural and social life. During vacations, I worked a lot in different camps as a counselor. Together with our family, we studied folk traditions.

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

I started my professional career as a primary school teacher. Then I worked at a college and as a tutor in a student dormitory. I united talented young people, we did various creative projects, traveled a lot to various festivals and competitions within the country and abroad. I always strive to be useful in life, I love people. I have a strong sense of national dignity and justice. I have 20 years of teaching experience. I have been unemployed since the beginning of the russian aggression.

Tell about your present life.

As IDPs fleeing the war, we moved to Kyiv because our region was occupied. Last May, I found out that I had cancer, breast cancer. I underwent 16 courses of therapy and surgery. My breast was removed. Due to my health condition, I cannot work. I no longer receive any social support from the state because the area I moved from has been de-occupied. But I have to stay in Kyiv to continue my treatment.

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

I unequivocally believe in our Lord, in His almighty love, mercy, and ability to heal physical and spiritual wounds. He is a faithful living almighty God. I was born into a believing family and have been with Christ all my life. I honor God, pray to Him fervently, attend church meetings at St. Paul’s Church, and continue to study the Bible.

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

As I said earlier, I have a keen sense of justice and many other virtues. I always strive to be of service, despite the difficulties I have to overcome with the help of the Lord. I want to find the strength to do volunteer work – feeding people, packing and distributing food parcels, helping the Armed Forces and supporting the people of the Eastern regions of Ukraine.