Us on the road; Jill, Tama, Harriet, Ilsa; Coffee and donuts; The Latvian Stork
Well folks, this is the last Blog for awhile. This computer will go in the work in Belarus. We had an outstanding time in Belarus. The friends their were a real encouragement to us. Anna 93, Rigina, Maria (worker), Vlada, Tanya, Nadeyshda, Slava (who now works in Moscow but came home for the weekend). Meetings on Sunday were special. We also got a tour from a man that is coming to meetings regularly. Into the cellars we went and learned a lot about the German occupation and how locals were held in this cellar before being hanged just outside where the museum is. The people of all these Baltic states suffered horrendously at the hands of the Germans. Then of course their life was no piece of cake with Stalin and the Russian control. Hitler or Stalin-What a choice. Our time was short, like in all of our other stops but every moment is precious to us. We are now back in Latvia and busing to Estonia this afternoon. We will see Dale and Martin there then go by ferry to Finland for a Wed. night bible study with Todd, Vicki and family. Thurs. Morning we catch a plane from Helsinki to Germany and home the same night. We are looking forward to being with our family before we head for CA. for convention next Monday. Whew!!!
Love in Him, Morrie and Jan

Top left: Sergei, Joyce and Alia; top right: Morrie, Jan, Alia and Sergei; Bottom left: Almaty mtg.; Bottom right: Sasha, Luba, Jan and Morrie

Almaty

Good morning all,
Actually here we are in Kegums, Latvia. Our trip down to Almaty was a good one. Joyce put us on the express train. It only takes half the time to get to Almaty, 12 hours. We were a bit crowded with our luggage. I think the train is designed more for businessmen and a computer bag. Nice to have the extra time in Almaty tho.
Our time with Ian and Chansun was special. We got to be in their class also. Two of the friends are in it, Natasha and Galina. Sunday morning was special, everyone was in town and their. Often Volodya and Sasha are out of town working. Julia, who recently professed had such a good part also. After meeting we went out to Tobak Suphos to tour the new and improved convention grounds. Wow, What nice changes. Very different from when we first started digging out the basement etc. Sasha and Luba, the owners, seem very pleased also. Chansun and others have put in alot grass, flowers, vegetables and many fruit trees.
Sadly again we had to leave dear folks behind. I can't begin to tell you how much this little added detour around this part of the world has meant to us. God's Kingdom and family truly are united in Him.
We stopped for a few hours in Istanbul, Turkey. That looks like a country that would be fun to visit. I don't think there are any workers or friends there.
Well I well try to add a few more pics to this. Keep your fingers crossed.