I am at a downtown internet cafe with two young men from the orphanages I worked with in the past. The net cafe near the orphanage was booked until late this night so I took the bus downtown. I wish my Russian was better. Vlad has been showing me pictures of his wife Sasha and 3 month old son Daniel. He wanted me to know he turned out okay. He was so excited to see me. Vanya who has help me with repairing Tomsk UMC helped me with the buses. For me these moments with orphans whose lives we have been able to change for the better through the efforts of Marvin UMC means the most.
Our camping trip were very rough. We went from the mosquito hell to a very cold experience with very beautiful scenery. I was very disappointed I was not able to take many children.
The good news is that Tomsk UMC wants to head up the camping program thus allowing me to take more children and graduates from the orphanage. It will be part of their evangelism program.
Claire and Kevin are playing Skip Bo and Fool with the children at Orphanage 4. We are blessed to have these two great young missionaries. They have been real troopers dealing with one of the hardest camping trips I have taken. Yes, Claire is officially a camper.
George
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