If you are wondering what 50 pounds of gifts looks like, here’s this trip’s suitcase full. I’m just a hair over the weight limit. Let’s hope the agent is feeling magnanimous. Otherwise, I’ll have a few extra goodies in my carry-on bag.

This cheerful batch of blessings will put smiles on dozens of faces in the weeks to come. I am overflowing (much like the suitcase) with gratitude for everyone who has contributed to making this 9th trip a success before I even leave Atascadero. Thank you to all who have committed to pray for me. Thank you to all who have given financially to support the CrossRoads team. Thank you to all of you who have helped me fill this suitcase (and part of another one!) Thank you to Nanci, Liz, Brenda, Lynda, Jeanette B. and Cathi who stopped by this week and encouraged me. Thank you, dear hubby Ken for supporting my passion and sending me off with a smile. Thank you to all who have sent emails with well wishes and kind thoughts. I could never do this alone. God is so good to surround me with such an army!
Something new is waiting for me in Russia this year. I can’t wait to find out what it will be.
I have it at home! Got it last year when Nina served it to me.