Day 5
Happy Birthday Bonnie!!!
What a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day this was!! In the morning we spent a little time shopping and having lunch in a mall that I think had about 56 floors. Tessa, Thomas, and Savannah really enjoyed that, and…wait for it…Jami, Anne and Bonnie got their beloved Starbucks!
When we got to the orphanage it was Bonnie and Anne’s day to lead the lesson. The story was Jesus feeds 5,000 and the topic was “thankfulness”. Bonnie shared some stories about her life and used them to teach the kids how thankful she has been to God and his love for her. Anne told the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 with her (should be trademarked) smile, and God was shining right through her face; yes, I am serious, I saw it! Anne and Bonnie were truly God inspired deliverers of his love and Word today. Bravo!
One of today’s crafts was to make a thank you card for someone, and MANY chose to make Bonnie a birthday card. She saved them all for a quiet and thankful treat in private before bed. We ended our day with a birthday dinner at a restaurant with authentic Russian food and ambiance. We played dominoes at the table and savored every single yummy filled bite! It was a brilliant night! We got home late and of course drained but we filled up on sharing our high’s and low’s of the day, and a devotional led by Anne. We all went to bed with full tummies and a big drink of spiritual refill.
Again, thank you all for your support, prayers, and posts. We cannot possibly get enough of all three. We miss you, we talk about you, and we pray for you, we love you.
Written by Tracy
P.S. A special note to Wayne Paney. You couldn’t have more informative when you told us that missions are not only something you bring to someone else. Missions are very much meant to bring us closer with Jesus. 🙂
Tracy you do such a wonderful job describing your day that we almost feel like we are there with you! We feel the same way as you do, we cannot get enough of your posts. I reread them numerous times and anxiously await the next. What a blessing this trip has been to so many people. Each person can make a difference! You are in our thoughts and prayers more than you know. What an amazing group of people you all are. Continue with your good works and glad to hear you are enjoying the sites and Russian people along the way. Prayers are still being said for you, Savannah and all of your group.
Miss you guys. XOXO
p.s. I am getting together with Zoe Friday after school! Wish us fun times! Love you!
Now that’s the way to celebrate a birthday! Happy Birthday, Bonnie! Jami, Anne and Bonnie, you are truly coffee connoisseurs. Now you can brag about having a cup of authentic Russian joe. Mmmmm. It’s breakfast time here and the little birds are squaking so gotta run. Love ya!
We prayed for you at the church prayer meeting last evening…especially for your safe travel home and that yur last day would reap rewards for the children.
Karen Spirk
happy to read your new post. wonderful that your time there is spreading love and hope to those needing it soooo much. i wish you could bring them all home with you. <3
Bonnie I’m sure this birthday will stand out in your memory. Praying that this week one of these children will celebrate a spiritual birthday. Very much enjoying the posts! Have a great day – tell the kids I said hello and I look forward to meeting them some day!
Congratulations on a lesson that was truly inspired and from the heart. Your faith is shining through! What a wonderful way to spend a birthday and hope you liked and all the cards. Sounds like great Russian food but I wonder if it is as good as the Russian Borsh Beet soup that Bonnie makes for Paul and I? Enjoy the coffee and your time with the children! Praying for safety and we’ll be waiting for your return.
Happy be-lated Bonnie…nice to hear you had a good celebration. So happy to read all the good things going on over there. Yes…Anne has a beautiful angelic smile ;). Anne we missed you at Bible study and prayed for the team. Praying for another good day and more of Holy Spirit’s touch on the children.
Thomas my boy…misssss you alot! can’t wait til you’re back…love you! <3
Happy Birthday, Bonnie…and many more…Anne is in her zone with kids…she is simply magic…I love you, Annie..xoxoxox…miss all of you…see you soon…Clem
I’ve seen Jesus shine out of that face too!!! Anne, how precious you are! I’m missing you!! I’m praying for all of you, team!!!! Thank you for time and love you are pouring into these orphaned ones. I pray that they will recognize that the light they see in you is Jesus, and want Him for themselves!
Happy Birthday Mom! Glad the lesson was a success, that was a good story to teach to spread the word of Jesus Christ. Glad the trip is full of fun and everyone is having a great time and full of excitement. Praying everyday for everyone and the orphans to come to Jesus. Can’t wait for the return!