Monday, April 9, 2007

Four days left in Odessa

We think it is time to begin counting down the days!

Paul retrieved Yuri from Babushka's apartment and he had a very nice weekend with family and friends. Babushka appreciated the Easter Cakes and flowers. While Paul picked up Yuri, the Becker's invited Renee over to work on their high-speed internet connection and do a couple loads of laundry in their machine (very nice). Paul did a little more laundry at home and then, fit in a work out at the Ptomkin Steps. The sun was bright and the air was crystal clear so, the sea looked beautiful today! We had dinner, cafeteria style, at the Afina Mall then shopped for more groceries. Paul and Yuri paid a visit to the Becker's this evening and Renee enjoyed a novel.

Tomorrow, we plan to travel to a neighboring town to tour the ruins of an old castle that dates back to four centuries before Christ. Yuri and Paul are looking forward to it--must be a guy thing). Renee might be happier at home with the laptop enjoying the return of our high-speed internet connection. Maybe Paul can post more photos tomorrow night!

Prayer request - For an efficient day on Friday!

2 comments:

Jim H. said...

Paul and Renee,

I can't thank you enough for these excellent postings on your blog. Great commentary and photos. May God bless you down the home stretch! Please keep those tips coming for those of us on your heels.

Christ has risen!

cathy and larry said...

Hi Paul and Renee,

I applaud you for making it 4 weeks before you announced being weary of your time in Ukraine. I threw in the towel much sooner than that. You guys are almost done and we're so proud of you for carrying on and doing what God sent you to do. Just a few short days and you will be moving on to Kiev. It will make you feel closer to home just by finishing your time in Odessa. Just a week to go. You can do it! We'll be so happy to see you back in Omaha.
Praying that God gives you grace and strength to finish well this last bit of your journey.
See you soon