Only One Week Left!

I still have no pictures that I can post.. but don't worry, I'm taking plenty and so is most of the team.

Today was a fabulous day. I am feeling so much better after being on antibotics for 24 hours and I feel that I have finally won the battle with jet lag. This morning we had scrambled eggs for breakfast and headed for the church a bit earlier than yesterday. Once we arrived at the church, 4 of us decided to be adventurous and head to the store by ourselves to get some bottled water for the team. The traffic is crazy here but the one thing that never ceases to amaze me is crossing the streets. Traffic goes about 50 to 55 mph an hour on any major road and to cross the road, you simply step off the curb. There is no waiting for a break in traffic or to make sure someone will stop - you just step. SCARY. But the funny thing is that each of us has a minor panic attack anytime we step off the curb and then we have to stop and nervously laugh at how we haven't died before we finish crossing the street!! Its very humorous.

After fetching water, we went back to the church where we all sat around the kitchen table and listened to Artur (the pastor) tell us of Kosova history. It was very fascinating and it is amazing how knowledgable he is about so many things. Then most of the team headed to Vustri again and did children's ministry. There were about 120 kids which is low for for them because this is the first week that they are back in session for the fall/winter. The children's behavior was amazing and not one of them misbehaved for the entire session - not one! Becky started an impromtu english lesson which i quickly jumped into. The children were beautiful and it was such a blessing.

This afternoon, Laurie, Beth and I were lucky enough to be escorted to Mitrovice by Laurie's uncle. We spent the afternoon site seeing and learning more about Kosova culture. Then this evening we had a wonderful authentic Albanian meal followed by a 'night on the town' with the girls. I feel that I have made some new friends today and am so excited to continue to cultivate new friendship and be a blessing to others.

Tomorrow is our day of rest. We have church in the evening since the church doesn't currently have a santcuary. So we are having a late breakfast followed by some site seeing before church and then dinner afterwards!!! I hope everyone is doing well... I am thinking of you and praying for you.

Love,
Kate