Slightly over 25 hours after we began our journey we have arrived safe and sound at the Russe UMC.
We passed through customs in Romania at the airport and again via car coming into Bulgaria. Daniel explained to us that not so very long ago, they would have been in danger bringing six Americans over the border into their country. Pastors who were friends with Americans were thrown into jail because they were suspected to be spying on the communists. Times have changed and it only took about 20 minutes for us to clear the border.
The fields of smiling sunflowers are here to greet us, as is the Danube River, Stephan under the tree and the warm embrace of Daniel, Ivaylo, Freidi, Nina, Tanya and others. Our fingerprints remain in the sanctuary from our visit last year. And now I must go as a yummy shopska salad awaits me on a beautifully laid table in the other room.
We just wanted to quickly let you know we are here, we are safe and you are in our thoughts as we begin our time here.
Hugs,
Patti
9:00 pm
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I´m so glad you´ve arrived safe. Bring me back a sunflower!
I sleep with my smiling sunflower next to my bed... and I can see all their faces as if it was yesterday. I'm so excited to hear about all the love that is coming your way from that warm and kind congregation. All those smiles that are so apparently wanting to share God's love. Ask Tanya how her motorcycle riding is coming and her English, I know she had been working on both. Hopefully we can share guitar over skype again. Is Nadia able to visit too? I send my love to everyone and hope your visit is fruitful in all ways. I want shopska!
Hi Everyone,
So glad to hear that you are safe and that you had such a warm welcome.
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