Time Difference

The time difference between Ukraine and home is really difficult. When we are getting up in the morning, our friends and family are going to bed. When day breaks at home it is mid-afternoon here. And when we are ready to go to bed, our friends and family are in the middle of their day. That leaves only a few hours a day to contact anyone in real-time.

I have had a few online chats with my mom and with one of my brothers which helps me to feel connected to the outside world. In our period of "down time" right now we all feel a bit adrift, and being able to "talk" to friends and family helps a lot.

Cliff rather likes the time difference. He gets up in the morning and takes care of all his work emails, etc. while no one is in the office. Then he checks in periodically throughout the day just in case there's something that needs attention during the work day.

What we don't know right now is what our communication opportunities will be like outside of Kiev. Phone calls are expensive, so internet is our best tool. But internet could be limited once we're out of Kiev.

Thank you to all you readers who comment whether here or on facebook. You keep us from getting lonely.