Posts to Come...

Sorry its been a few days since I have posted pictures or updates. I have been really busy but tomorrow I plan to post pictures. Just wanted to let you know!

Our Homemade Cinema

Today, everyone was off from school and work. Last night I had a rough night with Katya, but this morning things were going a lot better. Today she asked me if I wanted to go to the store with her and get some chips. We ended up getting chips, soda, chocolate, sour skittles, and yogurt. We came home and decided to watch a movie. It was like our own homemade cinema! It was a lot of fun and good bonding with Katya.

I like this picture!

Megan's Hair Salon

Tonight, I asked Rita if she wanted me to curl her hair. She said yes...and after Nikita saw what I did to Rita's hair, he wanted me to do his. These are some pictures of the lovely new hairdos.

Angel of Encouragement

Today, I had an experience that I have never had before, but it came at a much needed time. I went to a different church this morning with Liza and Boukje. I was running late and was told I am becoming a "real" Russian. Haha! Anyways, I hurried to the elevator of the hotel where the church was being held. The service was going to be held on the 18th floor. Four people including myself enter the elevator, two of which chose different floors and one didn't chose a floor at all. Well, once there were only two of us in the elevator, the other woman asked me something in Russian and I nodded assuming she was asking if I was going to the 18th floor. After I exited the elevator, I saw and greeted Liza and Boukje. To my surprise not five minutes later, the woman from the elevator came up to us and asked me if I spoke English. She went on to say that this was the first time she was attending this church service and actually didn't know where it was being held. She then said that she knew by looking at me that I was a Christian. She said she decided to follow me to wherever I was going because she could feel God's presence around me. She said she wanted to tell me this as a kind of encouragement. I was kind of in shock. But when we went into the service, the opening prayer was about walking in God's Spirit, walking in His presence. I wanted to cry because this is the first experience I have ever had where someone has said such things to me. I really needed this encouragement. I don't know this woman's name, but I believe she is an Angel of Encouragement sent from God. He works in such miraculous ways!

Lasagna Take Two

Today, Vera asked me to make lasagna again, which I believe is a good sign that the first time I made it, it was good. So with the help of Marina, I made it again. I did it a little differently this time because we didn't have much tomato sauce so I added tomatoes. We'll see how it tastes...

The reality of it all...

I was looking through some pictures on my camera today and found this one that Rita took. I think this picture shows that doing missionary work is not always easy and we get tired. In this picture, I look really tired but even though I am tired I rejoice in the opportunity the Lord has brought my way. I know I sometimes complain because I am tired or I am frustrated because I don't understand things. But I must say that no matter what I go through I know and really see the Lord working here. I believe that when we put our needs and wants aside, God shows you what really matters.