Well defiantly exciting times here in Latvia. After over 25 hours of traveling we were greeted by Jaycee, Susan and Endija giving us a little red envelope with a clue that sent us on a lovely little scavenger hunt to find our flat. Being utterly exhausted and in a country we didnt know was definitely interesting. But in the end we were able to navigate our way to our new home!
As the surprises continued that night Jaycee and Susan gave us a packing list and told us that we were going to be going to some secret location and that we needed to pack for two days. So EARLY the next morning we got an email with our first clue sending us on another scavenger hunt. That day was full of surprises and some crazy times as were running and traveling from city to city picking up clues. This would have been more fun if it was not 40 degrees rainy and windy! One of our challenges was to have random people teach us how to say certain phrases. So we looked pretty ridiculous as four Arizona girls running around in the rain asking anyone if they could teach us how to say where's the bathroom? and what time is it? in Latvian.The day ended with us meeting Jaycee and Susan at the bus station and heading to our final destination, which ended up being a little house in Slacgriva where we were just able to hang out together and relax for the next couple of days. Which was Awesome!
These last couple of days have definatly been a challenge but as a result we have all learned a great deal more about each other and we DEFIANTLY know how to find our way around Riga.
Right now we are are trying to prepare ourselves mentally, spiritually and physically for this 12 day orphan camp that we are leaving for tomorrow. So please pray for us because it is going to be a long but rewarding 12 days. And also pray that we are able to be a presence of Christ for these kids and that they will feel His love. Sorry i was not able to post sooner but as u can see it has been really crazy here and this will probably be last update for a couple weeks because we are leaving tomorrow for two weeks but i will update as soon as i can!
Thanks for all your support and prayers!
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