Today we had visit from a friend: the missionary we met while we were in Russia! We had heard of this wonderful lady who helps adopting families prior to going on our first trip in August, so we looked her up and found her. We Skyped with her a couple of times, then met her at her home in Russia when we traveled. She invited us to attend a class she teaches at her apartment about Bible history and archaology. It is an English speaking class and her way of sharing Jesus with the community. We met several local families that night and enjoyed the wonderful time we got to spend with a fellow believer and American while in a foreign land. A week after we left, she was sending us pictures of our beautiful little girl who ran up to her at the orphanage and said (in Russian), "I have mama!" She occasionally visits the children and volunteers there. It was such a blessing to see new pictures and know that this special lady was visiting her in our absence. We found out a few weeks ago that she would be coming to the U.S. for a visit, but didn't expect to see her here, but she sent us a message this week saying she would be passing through and asking if she could come by! Of course, we said YES! She brought photos and souvenirs from the region and shared wonderful stories about life there. It was so neat to spend time with her so soon before we travel again. She put in a word with one of the students from her class that we met on our first trip so we could attend some activities with the group again while we are there. Apparently he is studying to be a translator/tour guide. What a wonderful connection for us on our long trip -- with his help, we will really get to see the region this time! I sure hope she had as great of a time visiting us and seeing where Hope will live as we did having her in our home and sharing about all the great places to see when we are there. Thanks for visiting us, Eileen, and for being a very special part of our Journey to Hope! :)
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