Fall Break Visit to Black Forest

Renee and Josiah checking in for a flight to Frankfurt from Ulaanbaatar.

On the 3 hour train ride to Basel...

And finally into the small Black Forest village of Kandern.

For a nice visit with his sisters and to see where in the world they live and learn.

After a nice meal out, they return will return through a similar route of planes, trains and automobiles. 

Clara Turns 15 in Germany!

Here is her birthday parade through dorm family:

Here she is bowling with friends on an outing from boarding school.

And outside the dorm with staff and fellow Palm residents.

And again with dorm family in the dining room.

And finally connecting with the family on three continents

for the well wishing and candles: "Happy Birthday Clara!" 

 

Church Visitor, Birthday Calls, and Russian Refugees

This Mongolian gentleman in the middle spent more than 4 years working in Washington state. 

Some church members of ours there met him through his work in a restaurant and connected us.  We have been trying to meet all through COVID, and finally he made the long trek to meet us at church this past Sunday.  He lives in the capital, but still tries to care for his animals in the countryside.  He wanted to make sure if I ever know any American who needs anything to let him know.  He's so grateful for all the people who helped him when he was working and living in America.  

Maggie and Lydia called me on my birthday this week.  Johanna and Clara did too, but I didn't get a picture of their video (or audio) singing to me ;D

Renee took me out to lunch the same day.  

Interestingly there was a Russian father and son from Vladivostok, Russia sitting behind her.  He approached our table and chatted about his plans to emigrate to Argentina and find work 'until Putin dies'.  There are so many Russians seen and heard now here on the street.  They seem to have money for meals and hotels, but can only stay for 1 month.  Then what?  We had 5 or 6 join us for church last Sunday at Cornerstone Church of All Nations.  Will there be more this week?  Will our Ukrainian members be there?  God knows, He is bigger than war.  Pray for peace and that God uses this evil invasion somehow for his good and glory.  

Palmgarten Dorm Living in Germany

 Johanna and Clara relax with friends at their dorm.

And gather for pictures outside in the summer weather.

And finally here with their dorm parents and staff

after all 20 kids have finally shown for the year.