Kyle and Maya have been married for 11 years and from the very beginning God implanted in their hearts a love for missions. What started with summer mission trips to Jamaica, evolved into a thirst for something more. After a number of years of moving back and forth from city to city, job to job...God finally said it is time. They were ready to go to the mission field as career missionaries with the International Mission Board. Leaving family, friends and keepsakes behind they traveled with two boys and one on the way to L'viv, Ukraine.
L'viv is a a beautiful city with a lot of Polish influence yet struggling financially from being under communist rule. As they landed in a frozen terrain, God continued to make each step clear..."yes, this is where I want you".
The stories of struggles in the first year are not uncommon to hear among missionaries...many times the years contain numerous struggles. The McLane's are no different. With 2 children born on the field and full-time language study, shuffling tasks became endless. Learning how to live, how to serve, how to best be used by God...well, you just call it part of the race. "We have troubles all around us, but we do not give up. We do not know what to do, but we will not be defeated." This Children's parapharsed version of 2Cor. 4:8 puts it all in perspective. Now, be assured, that we have been filled with blessings, adventures, joy, laughter and fun. In many ways, our struggles are minimal compared to what many of you have faced the past couple of years and are facing. Be encouraged faithful one...stand firm and do not give up!
