Normal Life...with Coffee

This is what we all need these days...COFFEE!

We are back into our normal routine of studying and working on our Modules for our internship.  Of course we still had Russian class and did some homework while Mom and Dad Gormong were here, but it was not as regular as before.  Now, we are back to studying numerous hours a week....with coffee or tea in hand!

Vika made it to the States safely!  She has written me a few times over facebook.  She seems to be doing alright, but I think she misses home.  She is working at a hotel cleaning.  Please continue to lift her up in your prayers.  Hopefully in the next week she will be able to get connect with our friend Meredith (from IWU), who lives in the same city.

Thanks for your prayers!

Blessings,

Philip, Kara, Adalynn, and Gwen

Suzdal, Russia

 We took Mom and Dad Gormong to the famous town of Suzdal last weekend.  Suzdal is famous for its  old cathedrals and beautiful Orthodox churches. 

Our field directors went with us...they were wonderful tour guides!  It was good to hear the history!

Thanks to Faith Wesleyan Church for the gift of sending Mom and Dad Gormong over for 2 1/2 weeks!  We have thoroughly enjoyed them!  We are sad to say our goodbyes tomorrow morning.

Blessings,

Philip, Kara, Adalynn, and Gwen

Gormong Parents

 Mom and Dad Gormong arrived safely on Tuesday morning!  (top picture...fresh off the airplane!)  On Wednesday, they were able to participate in our final small group before our friend Vika leaves for America.  

The girls are in love all over again with their grandparents!

 On Saturday we went to Bogolyubovo, a town outside of Vladimir.  We went to see this beautiful church, which is in the middle of a big open field.  We went earlier in this spring, but most of the area was still flooded from the rain and melting snow.  This time around, we were able to walk right up to the church and even go in!

(picture above)

This is a monastery we were able to go in and walk around the grounds.  

Pictures above

The beautiful church, Gwen's new best friend---Grandpa, Mom and Dad, Mom and Adalynn taking a rest!

We are having a wonderful time with them!  We head to Moscow on Tuesday---Philip and I as tour guides.  Let's hope we all don't ride the metro all day...and return back to Vladimir:)!

Blessings,

Philip, Kara, Adalynn, and Gwen