Childhood
You want to know how I got these scars?
Attacked by a German Shepherd, after playing with it.
where did taras and Galina meet?
(bonus 100) what is the first thing did he give her, that made her care about Taras?
After church. in Church
She didnt bring food during a Christian Camp, and he came and gave her his own SOUP.
Favorite Bible verse?
Romans 8:28
Favorite Hobbie (other than reading the bible every day)?
collecting stuff (coins,guns, knives)
fishing
back in the day ATV, Jetski riding
How long did he and Oleg build a home, and how long did theyh live in the home?
3 years building, 0 days living in the house
What was the sign taras and Galina saw, that helped them decide to get married?
A white dove.
How did grandpa Oleg become interested in Christianity?
his grandma called him to say hello at a church in Riga, then he was invited to youth Volleyball in Riga.
Sport in high School
Rowing
What job did Rob Lumly get Taras, after failing nursing school?
electrical engineer, mecahnical
Childhood best friends?
Vitalik, Joseph, Victor, and one more, but i forgot his name.
exact date of marriage?
may 18 1996
Favorite topic of discussion?
Salvation, Gospel
favorite Movies
Ghost, Braveheart, Ben Hurr, Armor of God Jackie Chan
During his time in the military, what event did he see that will be talked about for the next 500 years?
collapse of the Iron Curtain (Berlin Wall)
what did he study in college in Latvia? and bonus 200 points, what specifically did he create plans for?
mechanical engineering. metal fabrication machines (ex. high pressure water cutting, laser cutting, plasma)
where was the honeymoon?
Key west florida
what year was he baptised?
1988
most expensive item, in the collection?
tsar 1785 plate coin
after failing nursing school, and also burdened with providing for a new family, what risky decision led to great success at age 27?
(bonus 100) what events led up to this "risky decision" to be possible?
started as a stucco manager, then buying a Stucco business.
Savenok had many lawsuits pending, and he was closing the business, so Taras bought business at a low price.
where, and when did he learn how to swim
1980, Odessa Ukraine
what 4 countries have they traveled together?
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Latvia,
What does he mostly "preach" about during bible studies?
renewal of your mind daily/ This too shall pass
what business venture was almost persued in california?
motorcycle sales
what significant event happened in 1989, thats very important to taras Only?
Why was it significant?
grandma Svetlana visiting him In Berlin before leaving to america.