So, by this time tonight, I’ll be buckling my seatbelt, saying a prayer for protection, and taking off for the other side of the world. LAX to Munich to Frankfurt to Samara. Whoa. Sometimes, I still can’t believe I do this thing. But before I go and am out of touch for almost 30 hours, I want to say THANK YOU to: – those who encouraged me – those who donated money to CrossRoads – those who collected and made gifts/souvenirs (one suitcase is 50 lbs full of them!) – those who have joined my blog! WELCOME! – those who have committed…
10 Days till take-off – Eeeekkk!
Taking off weight? Taking off my makeup? No, taking off for Russia! With my shiny new THREE YEAR MULTIPLE-ENTRY VISA! Whoo hoot! This is almost as exciting as the day I got lasik surgery. Both are like miracles for a gal who couldn’t see clearly past 3 feet – and who has STRESSED out every year for 13 years juggling the never-the-same rules for getting a Russian visa. Thanks to some strategic hand-pumping and schmoozing between the US Dept of State and its Russian counterpart, our two countries now have “equal” terms for visiting one another, making business and tourism…
Where in the world is Samara?
Admittedly, world geography is not a popular subject in the US public education system. Many people ask about exactly where I go on these adventures to Russia, and when I say SAMARA is about 500 miles east-southeast of Moscow, I often get that “eyes glaze over” response and an uncertain nod. So, for all of you inquiring minds who really want to know… (click on icon if your browser doesn’t show the map.) On this map of eastern Europe and Asia, between Moscow (red dot) and the Caspian Sea (lower left) you will see Samara – slightly to the east…
Pre-departure Prayer and Pondering
Thank you! Generosity is a wonderful love language, and you have spoken loudly!
Watering With Tears
The words of Psalm 126 comfort me as I wait (impatiently now) to get to Samara and do what I can to minister to the people of Samara.
