Larry's talked about how once you go on a mission trip with people, you're bonded for life~ it's so true! Even people I've known for a long time like Jen, Larry, and Jim, I now know SO much better. God is so good! He has blessed us with joy, unity, and His grace! I'm so thankful that God gave us the gifts of laughter and friendship. We've been in some dark places and seen some really difficult things during this trip, and those gifts have been a wonderful source of His light.
Jen, thank you for your awesome hugs and for being the person who was willing to talk for hours in the middle of the night. I can now call you my dear friend!
Larry, thank you for your joyful countenance! You have been our constant smile during this trip! Your joy in the Lord is truly contagious.
Jim, thank you for your faithful teaching, your humor, and your gracious spirit to us Russia newbies.
Rader, thank you for being my gracious husband and shoulder to lean on throughout this trip. I would like to report that thanks to Rader's steady arm, I have yet to slip and fall on this trip. That being said, I'm probably going to do a face plant on the way to the train station.
Anya, thanks for making fun of me and making me laugh! You really are a dear for putting up with our tears at all hours. God is using you in amazing ways, and your desire to serve is a beautiful example.
Misha, thanks for learning to laugh alongside us strange Americans. Thanks for your faithful translation and for helping me filter my thoughts. Thanks for standing as a man of God wherever you go.
To God be the glory, great things He has done!
Megan
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