Penultimate day in Penza!

Today (Monday) was rather mild as far as activity is concerned. We are winding down our time in Penza, leaving for Moscow tomorrow evening. We got the kids’ x-rays taken, we’ll pick them up tomorrow, along with their international passports. We will go over final paperwork with Tanya tomorrow afternoon, then board the train for Moscow. We’ll be in Moscow four days, leaving for home on Sunday afternoon.

The kids attitudes were much improved today. Even Nathan did better than he has for the last couple of days. Jessica is dedicating herself to studying English. Vadim helped her find some English books (for Russians) and we’ve been working some computer programs, and their Pimsler course. She wants to work extra hard to learn because she is afraid of not fitting in in America. She is a good student, so I’m sure she will do well. Sam is also showing increased interest in English. He also tickles Cyndy mercilessly! But he is a gamer.

The kids sent some pictures to their cousins and uncle which they took while they were visiting yesterday. They also sent some of their own money to their sister to help her as she cares for her child while her husband is in prison. I think Jessica is realizing that she can help her family and friends more if she goes to America than if she stays in Russia.

We are all ready to come home. Hanging out in the Penza hotel room is quite boring. Moscow will be more interesting (there is an indoor pool in the hotel there), and then the LONG flight home!

Keep us in your prayers. We have a lot of transitioning to do, and some red tape to cut through. But we’re almost there! Yea!!!!!

Blessings,

Glen, Cyndy, Nathan, Jessica and Sam