Hello from Novgorod, Russia!!! We arrived safely last night and were greeted with a delicious meal. Novgorod is the oldest city in Russia, over 1150 years old; we learned about the history and amazing sights we are going to see during our time here. Today we all walked around Novgorod, praying for the people and the children we are going to be meeting tomorrow.
Also, it’s Aryn’s Birthday! We surprised her with French toast and birthday cake this evening. (Don’t worry Shelli we didn’t forget it was your baby’s Birthday!!)
Today we also met the director of the TB Children Center we are going to work in for the next three weeks. We are going to meet the children tomorrow at 10AM. There are 50 children ages 2-16 years old. Please pray for them to receive us well and for us to let God’s light shine every minute we are with them!
All of our love, Team Novgorod
Thanks team for making sure Aryn had a good birthday & for the laugh I got at reading your comment! I am praying for all of you. I know God is using each of you in amazing ways!
Aryn: We were able to take your grandparents to Lewiston yesterday. Everyone was so surprised & we all had such a good time. The first thing your Grampa Vic asked this morning was, “When are we going to hear from Aryn?” I will keep sharing your blog with them. xoxoxo Mom
Glad everyone is really embracing this fabulous experience. Wish you all a wonderful and fulfilling trip. Alli, take lots of pics. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip in late Aug ..Love Auntie Lou
We are all so happy to hear what a great time everyone is having. Love the photos…keep sending them, they are worth a thousand words! I’m sure you are experiencing Gods love of these special children in ways you may have not felt before. Cherish each minute of your journey.
Alli: We love you and are always so proud of you! xo Mom & Dad
We are all so happy to hear what a great time everyone is having. Love the photos…keep sending them, they are worth a thousand words! I’m sure you are experiencing Gods love of these special children in ways you may not have felt before. Cherish each minute of your journey. God Bless you all.
Alli: We love you and are always so proud of you! xo Mom & Dad
Embrace your experience and may God be with you always. Enjoy this gift from heaven and treasure each day. I miss you Tim!!! Take care always. Godspeed!
I’m so glad that everyone arrived safely. Haven’t received any recent, updated information about how everyone is doing though. Saw the messages from the other team, but nothing from the Novgorod team. Please touch base with us at home. I love you dearly Adrienne and miss you so very much. Hope that you are doing well and that you are having the time of your life. Tomorrow is your brother’s birthday, so if you see this, send him birthday thoughts from Russia. I love you with all of my heart, Momma