Welcome to Thanksgiving folks! We’ve had several happenings over the past few weeks. Just haven’t taken the time to tell you about them. Shortly, after our last post we celebrated Thanksgiving with several fellow Americans. Since this is an American holiday, it was just another typical day here in Tbilisi, but it was special for us. We gathered at one family’s home with about 25 people in attendance. We had many delightful traditional foods, including a Butterball turkey that an embassy family generously shared. Turkeys are hard to come by here and very expensive if you can find one. Individuals with special connections (like the US embassy) get them special ordered and shipped here for the holidays. It was quite kind of them to share! Our Thanksgiving celebration included time around the table and many games. We really enjoyed our holiday!
Megan preparing Thanksgiving mashed potatoes
The final four finishing an intense game of Phase 10
A few days later several colleagues arrived from other countries in our area. They were in transit to leadership meetings in Armenia, Georgia’s neighbor to the south. Just before their arrival, our area director realized an additional driver would be needed to transport everyone to Armenia so Wade was the obvious pick. Unfortunately, there wasn’t any extra room for Megan so she stayed with our friend Natia while Wade was gone for a few days. It was a good opportunity for Wade to get to know some of our colleagues in this part of the world. It also was his first time to Armenia. Megan got to join in and visit some old friends before everyone departed. We had a meal together at our favorite Thai restaurant in Tbilisi.
Wade on a short hike up the mountain in Armenia
More recently, we made our first trip west of Tbilisi to a town called Zestaponi. It is about a 2.5 hour drive and a good part of the trip is through the mountains. Our country coordinator, Bob, invited us to go along and visit the local Pentecostal church. Bob introduced us to the church and let Wade share a testimony. He shared briefly about his time in the hospital and the miracle God did in his life. Bob spoke about the call of God. Following the service, they served us delicious Georgian cuisine. We enjoyed the fellowship with these believers and hope we will get to return there in the future.
On the way to Zestaponi, we stopped to buy nazuki (sweet bread...it's the darker-colored bread). It is best when
purchased fresh and hot at these road-side stands in Khashuri.
Wade's mouth was watering as he waited to get to Khashuri!
Mmmmm...it was sooooo good!!!!
Lunch with Kote, Bob, and one of the pastors near Zestaponi
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