What follows is the second day of our trip – sort of. Two days of travel were required to get to Russia but somehow when we got there, it was August 3. I’m having issues uploading the pictures and making everything look right on this blog. So, the story will be there, and the pictues,…
Day One, and maybe Two – August 1 – 2
After each day of our mission trip to Russia, I wrote a blog post. Unfortunately, we didn’t have internet access so, for the next nine days, I will be posting the blogs in order. The following is my writing, and pictures, from day one (and technically, two.) One thing I know for sure is that…
Going with the Flow
Well, as is often the case in foreign countries, the promised internet access didn’t work. So, I’m updating quickly at a cafe with free internet service. Tomorrow we start the trip home and will spend the night in Stockholm. Hopefully, the internet service at our hotel will work and I’ll be able to post a…
Why Do I Go?
Last winter, at a church event, I saw this video. I tried to hold back the tears but a few slipped out despite my best effort. And, I remember, after the event, saying to a friend, “as if having to pray for the kids in Southeast Asia, and Africa isn’t already enough!” I determined then,…
Bone Scans are NOT for Wimps . . such as myself.
Today, I had a bone scan. Nine years ago I had knee replacement surgery and there is some concern that the cement holding everything together, well, isn’t doing its job. As far as reasons for having a bone scan go, this one is pretty benign. I should have known, when they told me that I…