Dear Friends,
We in Bulgaria celebrated the resurrection with you on this Easter Sunday. We will also remember Easter in our church service next Sunday, which is the traditional Orthodox Easter celebration.
Around the world, this day is remembered in ways that are unprecedented in our life times. We didn't dress up and go to church for a big celebration - maybe with a choir, maybe a special breakfast before the service and certainly a lot of hugs and smiles. This year, as you probably are, we celebrate remotely from our homes tuning into the service of our local church or somewhere else we find on the internet.
Here in Bulgaria, we celebrated our services and small groups over Zoom - and a lot of us did dress up! Since we are a relatively small group, this allows us to talk together and have different people in their homes take part by singing, reading scripture, etc. A bonus has been that it's given people in other countries (most who lived here previously) opportunity to also participate - kind of a nice reunion!
Daily life has changed drastically here as well. Schools are teaching kids online, many people who still have jobs are working from home, only "essential" stores are allowed to be open and - even on the nicest days we've had - fewer people are outside. (There may be such a thing as a "hair emergency" here because I've seen a couple of hair salons open 😁!)
Saturday we heard loudspeakers outside of our apartment building twice. We weren't sure what that was all about, but had a guess which was confirmed by a Bulgarian friend later on. As of midnight, some kind of face mask needs to be worn anytime people are out in public for the foreseeable future. Many people have been doing this already (including us) but I think there was a need for a renewal of commitment. So far Bulgaria only has 676 reported cases and 31 deaths, numbers which are updated online twice a day. Like everyplace, this most likely doesn't account for all cases, but I find it somewhat encouraging that numbers seem to be increasing by less than 10% each day.
In our building, we are also participating in trying to keep cases low. We normally have a shoveling schedule in the winter and, on average, each apartment is listed once a month. With only one real snowfall all winter (until April 1 & 2 when we got a good amount of heavy snow that stuck to tree limbs for days) our assignment was now to disinfect the common areas of the building - door handles, elevator buttons, etc. - a task I think most people are happy to do.
Despite the challenges of this time, we are encouraged that God is faithful and we can trust Him. In one of my ladies small groups, we have been discussing a book entitled When Changing Nothing Changes Everything, which encourages us to look at our situation not just for how it impacts us, but how we can be a blessing and encouragement to others in the midst of difficulty. And we don't alway see, until much later, the full impact of any given situation or difficulty. While we continue to pray that this pandemic will end soon, we also look for how we can stay faithful in sharing God's love where he has us currently - in still beautiful Sofia, Bulgaria!
With love and prayers for health and safety, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
Monday, April 13, 2020
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Holocaust Remembrance and Bulgaria
Last Tuesday we were invited to a Holocaust Remembrance Event here in Sofia, in honor of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. It was an opportunity to be reminded of the horrors of genocide against not only the Jews, but also Roma (gypsies), handicapped and others - including Christians who stood up for or protected Jews.
In March, 1941 Bulgaria gave in to Axis demands to form an alliance with them. While initially agreeing to deport all Bulgarian Jews to German control, Bulgaria did not carry through. There were a number of restrictions placed on Jews in Bulgaria and most of the non-Bulgarian Jews in areas under Bulgarian control (but not Bulgaria proper) were deported. There were public demonstrations and Parliamenty disagreement against following along with the Nazis.
But Bulgaria was in a tough place considering its geographic location. The laws on deporting Jews were protested, not only by the Bulgarian Jewish community and intellectuals, but by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and its leader, Metropolitan Stefan I. Deportations were entirely cancelled in May 1943. The Bulgarian government tried to arrange transport for Bulgarian Jews to Palestine on British vessels in the Black Sea. However, these efforts were rebuffed by Britain. Around 20,000 Jews were expelled from Sofia to the provinces where they were used in forced labor, while the Bulgarian government used labor shortage as the reason to refuse deportation.
Hitler was angry with Bulgaria and their king, Tsar Boris III, due to their unwillingness to declare war on the Soviet Union and not deporting the Jews to death camps in Poland and Germany. Several days after his return from meeting with Hitler in August, 1943, Tsar Boris III died of apparent heart failure at age 49. His German doctors believed he had been poisoned with a slow acting poison.
Bulgaria was officially thanked by the government of Israel but this was kept quiet until Bulgarian independence in 1989 because the credit belonged to the royal Bulgarian government, the King of Bulgaria and the Church (all considered enemies of Communism) in response to calls from the Bulgarian people to defend their Jewish neighbors.
Of the 48,000 Jews in Bulgaria, none was deported or murdered by the Nazis.
Peace, Kathy
But Bulgaria was in a tough place considering its geographic location. The laws on deporting Jews were protested, not only by the Bulgarian Jewish community and intellectuals, but by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and its leader, Metropolitan Stefan I. Deportations were entirely cancelled in May 1943. The Bulgarian government tried to arrange transport for Bulgarian Jews to Palestine on British vessels in the Black Sea. However, these efforts were rebuffed by Britain. Around 20,000 Jews were expelled from Sofia to the provinces where they were used in forced labor, while the Bulgarian government used labor shortage as the reason to refuse deportation.
Hitler was angry with Bulgaria and their king, Tsar Boris III, due to their unwillingness to declare war on the Soviet Union and not deporting the Jews to death camps in Poland and Germany. Several days after his return from meeting with Hitler in August, 1943, Tsar Boris III died of apparent heart failure at age 49. His German doctors believed he had been poisoned with a slow acting poison.
Bulgaria was officially thanked by the government of Israel but this was kept quiet until Bulgarian independence in 1989 because the credit belonged to the royal Bulgarian government, the King of Bulgaria and the Church (all considered enemies of Communism) in response to calls from the Bulgarian people to defend their Jewish neighbors.
Of the 48,000 Jews in Bulgaria, none was deported or murdered by the Nazis.
Peace, Kathy
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Seasonal Sights of Sofia
The holidays are past, but we haven't experienced much of what really feels like Christmas and winter weather here in Sofia. We have had very little snow and the cold, for us Minnesotans, is quite tolerable.
Sofia has been going through a lot of public improvements, which are always a bit disruptive and controversial (in any place, I think). One here has been to change a street from tram and car traffic to only tram and walking. It seems to take forever for these kinds of projects to be completed (impacting traffic and definitely local businesses) but it was nice to see some Christmas cheer amongst the workers all dressed as Santa as they layed pavers.
Stray cats are everywhere in Sofia. These 2 (and a couple of others) hang around outside our apartment building. I've heard they were left behind by a resident who moved out and that someone in the building continues to feed them (which bothers some other neighbors...)
We haven't had much snow or even rain, but it can be beautiful when it does come. Summer was dry too, so I wonder if we're moving into a drought. So, no snow pictures, but this is Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the main Orthodox church in downtown Sofia. On one of the beautiful recent sunny days, I managed to even get a picture with no cars around in the middle of the day - a very unusual sight.
As we have each of the Christmas seasons we've been here, we had a Christmas potluck on one of the weekend nights in Dec. We fit as many tables and chairs into the sanctuary as we can and have a great assortment of food, music and fun. We're blessed to have a youth group who comes to help set up and contributes to the program, thanks to our great youth group/Young Life leaders - who also serve as worship leaders many weeks.
Bulgarians have a lot of food traditions associated with Christmas - including an odd number of only vegetarian dishes for Christmas Eve and this beautiful bread.
We hope and pray that you experienced a wonderful Christmas and that you will recognize God's blessings in the year ahead. We have frequently been reminded of late how very much we have to be grateful for - even as we acknowledge the difficulties and suffering in our world today.
Blessings, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
Sofia has been going through a lot of public improvements, which are always a bit disruptive and controversial (in any place, I think). One here has been to change a street from tram and car traffic to only tram and walking. It seems to take forever for these kinds of projects to be completed (impacting traffic and definitely local businesses) but it was nice to see some Christmas cheer amongst the workers all dressed as Santa as they layed pavers.
We haven't had much snow or even rain, but it can be beautiful when it does come. Summer was dry too, so I wonder if we're moving into a drought. So, no snow pictures, but this is Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the main Orthodox church in downtown Sofia. On one of the beautiful recent sunny days, I managed to even get a picture with no cars around in the middle of the day - a very unusual sight.
Bulgarians have a lot of food traditions associated with Christmas - including an odd number of only vegetarian dishes for Christmas Eve and this beautiful bread.
We hope and pray that you experienced a wonderful Christmas and that you will recognize God's blessings in the year ahead. We have frequently been reminded of late how very much we have to be grateful for - even as we acknowledge the difficulties and suffering in our world today.
Blessings, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Grief and Hope
My mom passed away last Thursday. It was not unexpected and yet...in some ways it's never expected. I was home last summer to help out as my two sisters who live nearby had been caring for mom 24/7 for about 6 months. I stayed with her about 10 days, with Paul there for part of the time. We talked about what the future might hold and that we were quite certain this would be the last time we saw each other in person on this earth.
As I reflect on that time, I'm thankful that I could be there to help her, cook for her (at least some...) and share her bedtime devotions. I'm thankful Paul could be there because she always enjoyed talking with him - and he and I were able to get her out in the car one night for a trip to the Dairy Queen. That was in late June and, by early August, she decided along with my sisters that she needed to move into an assisted care situation. That was a hard decision for all of them, but it's what needed to happen.
For a variety of reasons, she moved into a home in Beresford, SD where one sister lives. She still was able to have lots of visitors and the family who lived close was there virtually every day. She seemed to do okay until the last few days when she pretty much stopped eating and communicating.
It's hard to be far away when you lose a loved one. You wish you could have had that one more time just to look on their face, hold their hand or say "I love you." But it's also hard to be close by - to be needed at inconvenient times, to have your loved one forget who you are or be cranky when you visit...to watch someone you love drift away physically and mentally....
I am so thankful for my sisters who cared for mom so faithfully when I was far away. And I'm thankful we will be able to go home and celebrate her life with friends and other family. Paul will officiate at the service as that was one very specific request mom left. We leave here tomorrow morning (Thursday) and arrive into Minneapolis just before 1pm (thanks to the time change - it's really a 14+ hour trip.) Sarah will drive us to Sioux Falls where we'll stay in the house I grew up in and that mom lived in for almost 70 years. I'm sure it will feel different....
While we grieve, we also celebrate because mom had the hope of a life forever with Jesus. While we mourn, she is rejoicing and free from pain.
For those of you who'd like to read more about mom (Marion Roos) and/or remember her from some contacts through the years, here is the link to the obituary and service information https://www.millerfh.com/obituary/marion-roos
Thank you for your prayers for and encouragement to us and our family at this time!
With love, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
As I reflect on that time, I'm thankful that I could be there to help her, cook for her (at least some...) and share her bedtime devotions. I'm thankful Paul could be there because she always enjoyed talking with him - and he and I were able to get her out in the car one night for a trip to the Dairy Queen. That was in late June and, by early August, she decided along with my sisters that she needed to move into an assisted care situation. That was a hard decision for all of them, but it's what needed to happen.
For a variety of reasons, she moved into a home in Beresford, SD where one sister lives. She still was able to have lots of visitors and the family who lived close was there virtually every day. She seemed to do okay until the last few days when she pretty much stopped eating and communicating.
It's hard to be far away when you lose a loved one. You wish you could have had that one more time just to look on their face, hold their hand or say "I love you." But it's also hard to be close by - to be needed at inconvenient times, to have your loved one forget who you are or be cranky when you visit...to watch someone you love drift away physically and mentally....
I am so thankful for my sisters who cared for mom so faithfully when I was far away. And I'm thankful we will be able to go home and celebrate her life with friends and other family. Paul will officiate at the service as that was one very specific request mom left. We leave here tomorrow morning (Thursday) and arrive into Minneapolis just before 1pm (thanks to the time change - it's really a 14+ hour trip.) Sarah will drive us to Sioux Falls where we'll stay in the house I grew up in and that mom lived in for almost 70 years. I'm sure it will feel different....
While we grieve, we also celebrate because mom had the hope of a life forever with Jesus. While we mourn, she is rejoicing and free from pain.
For those of you who'd like to read more about mom (Marion Roos) and/or remember her from some contacts through the years, here is the link to the obituary and service information https://www.millerfh.com/obituary/marion-roos
Thank you for your prayers for and encouragement to us and our family at this time!
With love, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
Monday, September 9, 2019
Summer Laughs
This summer some Australian friends rented a house on the Aegean Sea in Greece, and invited us to join them for a few days. Vacations in this part of Greece are very common for people living in Bulgaria, both foreigners and Bulgarians, so we were excited to join the trek. (Think going up north or going to the lake...)
Due to new EU regulations, we could use our Bulgarian phone in other EU countries for Google Maps etc. to find our way around. This was extremely helpful! However, I struggled with what exactly was available to me for data, etc. in a new country as the messages are always in Bulgarian. I decided to use my Google translate, which told me how much data I had available and other important facts. It also encouraged us to "drive carelessly". This provided a good laugh as we traversed the crowded and busy Greek highway to our destination!
Whether we are in Bulgaria or another country nearby, there are always interesting cultural experiences that we don’t have in the US. Upon our return to Sofia, Paul went to fill the car with gas and must have passed a certain threshold because, as he was paying, the clerk reached under the counter and pulled out a liter bottle of beer which was a free gift to him because of his gas purchase. We also got a good laugh about this.
A similar experience came when we were looking at refrigerators at a local electronics store. We’ve had a lot of problems with ice buildup and then water all over our floor due to a long crack in the back of the refrigerator. This has also lead to some other ugly things in the refrigerator which I will not describe... So, in looking at several brands of refrigerators we noted that there were free gifts involved, mainly a dozen liter bottles of a certain brand of beer. The deal did not provide the required incentive to buy a refrigerator but it did give us another laugh.
We find that it’s not just in our daily experiences but also in the church that our cultural differences come out. They may relate to the importance of being "on time", how we pray, what and how long we sing, what is expected in the sermon and how long we meet. For the most part we have enjoyed these challenges and the diversity, although sometimes it does leave us shaking our heads or chuckling to ourselves. God is Good and we appreciate the opportunities to share life and faith in this amazing country!
Blessings, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
Due to new EU regulations, we could use our Bulgarian phone in other EU countries for Google Maps etc. to find our way around. This was extremely helpful! However, I struggled with what exactly was available to me for data, etc. in a new country as the messages are always in Bulgarian. I decided to use my Google translate, which told me how much data I had available and other important facts. It also encouraged us to "drive carelessly". This provided a good laugh as we traversed the crowded and busy Greek highway to our destination!
Whether we are in Bulgaria or another country nearby, there are always interesting cultural experiences that we don’t have in the US. Upon our return to Sofia, Paul went to fill the car with gas and must have passed a certain threshold because, as he was paying, the clerk reached under the counter and pulled out a liter bottle of beer which was a free gift to him because of his gas purchase. We also got a good laugh about this.
A similar experience came when we were looking at refrigerators at a local electronics store. We’ve had a lot of problems with ice buildup and then water all over our floor due to a long crack in the back of the refrigerator. This has also lead to some other ugly things in the refrigerator which I will not describe... So, in looking at several brands of refrigerators we noted that there were free gifts involved, mainly a dozen liter bottles of a certain brand of beer. The deal did not provide the required incentive to buy a refrigerator but it did give us another laugh.
We find that it’s not just in our daily experiences but also in the church that our cultural differences come out. They may relate to the importance of being "on time", how we pray, what and how long we sing, what is expected in the sermon and how long we meet. For the most part we have enjoyed these challenges and the diversity, although sometimes it does leave us shaking our heads or chuckling to ourselves. God is Good and we appreciate the opportunities to share life and faith in this amazing country!
Blessings, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
Monday, June 24, 2019
The eyes have it! And more...
Many of you have wondered and asked how my eye surgery went. Thankfully, it was a great experience - the surgery went well in a new hospital that was finished last year. The surgeon was excellent and I was very happy with the overall care I received. Having this kind of an experience in a foreign country is always an adventure just because things are often done differently than "at home". (In case you think me particularly brave, let me assure you I am not!!!) The great thing is that God is with us wherever we are and knows all the details of any situation.
My vision has improved since the surgery, but the final outcome won't be known until 4 months so I have one more appointment before searching for new glasses. There is also the strong likelihood that I will develop a cataract in that eye within the next year.
Before the eye issues came up, I had planned to come back to the US to visit my mom. Due to my hospitalization, I was able to change my ticket for no charge and actually arrived back in the US on June 21st. So I'm sitting at my mom's house and grateful for the opportunity to spend some time with her. She turned 93 in May and is experiencing some significant health issues so time is precious.
We were blessed with a visit from 2 Lakeville friends who I actually flew back with. It was wonderful to share Bulgaria with friends I had shared life with for almost 20 years. And they got to experience a lot - the beauty of the mountains, the rich culture and history, venturing around the city and great restaurants, wonderful people at our international fellowship, as well as a short power outage, a few days with no city hot water (we have a backup tank for showers) and my map program taking us on a logging road during one of our journeys!
Paul wasn't sure if he would be able to come back, but we found a reasonable ticket and he arrived in MSP today. He'll travel to Sioux Falls tomorrow and spend the rest of the week here with mom. Then we'll both head up to the cities until we go back to Bulgaria on July 10th. These plans kind of all came together and we currrently don't have specific plans for our time in MN. We do know we have a few "life details" we need to take care of, but aren't currently sure where we'll stay or how we'll get around. Neither Peter or Sarah is set up to have us stay with them the whole time, nor able to provide transport so we're open to options.
We may try to pull together a "get together" option as we did last year. We'll keep you posted if that happens. But also feel free to call us as we'd love to get together as we are able. My phone is still 602-315-4375 and Paul is 952-200-5781.
Blessings, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
My vision has improved since the surgery, but the final outcome won't be known until 4 months so I have one more appointment before searching for new glasses. There is also the strong likelihood that I will develop a cataract in that eye within the next year.
Before the eye issues came up, I had planned to come back to the US to visit my mom. Due to my hospitalization, I was able to change my ticket for no charge and actually arrived back in the US on June 21st. So I'm sitting at my mom's house and grateful for the opportunity to spend some time with her. She turned 93 in May and is experiencing some significant health issues so time is precious.
We were blessed with a visit from 2 Lakeville friends who I actually flew back with. It was wonderful to share Bulgaria with friends I had shared life with for almost 20 years. And they got to experience a lot - the beauty of the mountains, the rich culture and history, venturing around the city and great restaurants, wonderful people at our international fellowship, as well as a short power outage, a few days with no city hot water (we have a backup tank for showers) and my map program taking us on a logging road during one of our journeys!
Paul wasn't sure if he would be able to come back, but we found a reasonable ticket and he arrived in MSP today. He'll travel to Sioux Falls tomorrow and spend the rest of the week here with mom. Then we'll both head up to the cities until we go back to Bulgaria on July 10th. These plans kind of all came together and we currrently don't have specific plans for our time in MN. We do know we have a few "life details" we need to take care of, but aren't currently sure where we'll stay or how we'll get around. Neither Peter or Sarah is set up to have us stay with them the whole time, nor able to provide transport so we're open to options.
We may try to pull together a "get together" option as we did last year. We'll keep you posted if that happens. But also feel free to call us as we'd love to get together as we are able. My phone is still 602-315-4375 and Paul is 952-200-5781.
Blessings, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
Friday, March 8, 2019
Windows...
We have a pretty nice view out these windows and, on many days, can see the mountains that surround Sofia. The first week in Dec., however, we had a day with really bad air pollution (it happens, but not often) - so bad that you could buy a ticket for all public transportation for 1 lev (about $.60) to use all day. (Normally 1.6 lev per ride) Since I'm a bargain hunter, and needed to be out that day anyway, it was great!
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| Fairly typical view w/out bars |
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| The bad pollution day.... |
For about 2 months we had guys outside our windows working on the insulation, painting, etc. Paul got to know them a bit when they wanted to cover our vent for the bathroom fan and he had to go buy a special piece for them to use to keep it open. One day they knocked on our window to see if we had anything to drink, so we found some soda and water. Paul had a few conversations with them (mostly using Google translate) and found out several of them were Seventh Day Adventist. When they found out Paul was a pastor, they wanted him to talk to one of their co-workers who is not a believer. Our most interesting experience with them was the day their lift got stuck on our level and they had to crawl through our window to get back to the first floor!
It's much quieter around the building now that the renovation is complete. And it definitely looks a lot nicer! But we kind of miss those guys!
In January, we had windows into what God is doing in the lives of 4 people in our church community. One is a French businessman, who started coming to church a year ago, sensing the need to renew his relationship with God. Another is our young Bulgarian friend who lost her 41 year old husband a year ago mid-February. The 3rd is a Bulgarian government official who has seen God deepen his faith and dependence on the Holy Spirit. And the 4th is with the US Embassy and has an incredible story of God's grace in preserving her life after a heart attack and near total heart blockage. What a blessing to see into these lives and how our God is active and at work! We are so grateful for a church community who care for each other and enjoy worshipping and studying together.
After struggling for a few weeks to find new musicians (several regulars moved away) we now seem to have a new infusion of talent. As with most things in an international church, this will only be for a season, but we are enjoying it. One week our musicians include a Russian, Bulgarians, Pakistani/Irish, Irish and a Nigerian. We have a great American couple who bring together a somewhat different group to lead worship every other week. They also work with our international youth in conjunction with Young Life and are a huge blessing to our fellowship!
My personal "windows" to the world have had some challenges lately. I noticed my vision had changed and thought maybe I needed new glasses until I realized it was just one eye with really goofy vision. This resulted in finding an opthalmoligist, follow up tests and ultimately a diagnosis of a hole in my macula. Because it is not quite all the way through, I was encouraged both here (and from eye consultants in the States) to have the surgery as soon as possible - which will be March 13th.
God has provided answers all along the way to confirm having the surgery here - both in raising roadblocks to go back to the US and providing excellent care options here. I have to lay face down for at least a week after surgery and wait a month to fly. I can share more with anyone who's interested - and am looking forward to my "windows" improving, at least somewhat.
Thank you for your continued prayers, friendship and interest in our work here. We are thankful for our connections back in the US and loved hearing from many of you at Christmas and via email.
Blessings, Kathy
If you are interested in giving to our work in Bulgaria, and Paul's consulting in Africa and beyond, gifts can be given online at Global Horizons/Emmaus Assoc or mailed to Global Horizons, P.O. Box 856678, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6678. Please attach a note indicating Emmaus. Thank you!
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