Tuesday, August 22, 2006

After 28 hours of travel (from when we met at the OKC airport to when we arrived at our final destination), we are finally here! We are beat, and definitely ready to go to bed. We've had a full day of travel already, but the car ride from Budapest all the way to Uzhhorod was a harrowing experience. they really like to pass. We rode for some 8 hours on a two-lane highway, travelling at speeds up to 140 kmh! Plus passing other cars - on the right and the left! The plane trip was easy...

Anyway, we'll write more tomorrow. just know we're all well, glad to be here, and ready to go to bed. there's lots of history to tell - the oppression from the Soviets in the past is still weighing them down. But they're good people, and need a lot of help.

Pray for us that we'll be about God's Mission, not only while we're here but as we continue to build a relationship with them into the future. We'll start meeting them tomorrow (the pastors and congregants).

God Bless,
Susan

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good to know you are there.
Mom & Dad

Anonymous said...

Thanks for having such a site. Wish that we could have been with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Florian will be a real big help to you.
A friend from Chesterton... Bonnie

Anonymous said...

Florian: Great to hear from you.Tell Sergi my prayers are with him and I hope to see him this fall here in the states. Glad your trip went well. I know first hand how the roads are from Budapest to Ukraine are. I know all of you will be doing God's work while you are there. The people you meet are some of the nices people I have ever meet. Hope to hear more from you.
Jim H.

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear that you made it safely! Sounds like traveling in the Ukraine is quite an adventure. Hope your first day goes well! I'm praying for you!!

Sonia : )

Anonymous said...

Glad you arrived safely. There is nothing like a long car ride to get to know a new place! I will be praying for you and the ministry partnership God is helping you form.

Blessings,
Danette

Anonymous said...

Hope all is well with everyone. Tell Sergi hello and we hope to see you soon back home in Chesterton Florian. Take care and be safe.

Bob & Cathy