Return to Latvia Ricky and Lasma to be Married!

On very short notice after Cindy had searched for months online to find some way for us to be able to get to the wedding we had become resolved to the fact that it just was not an option. Brett convinced Cindy to look one last time and there it was one fare that we could use mostly miles to buy and have it wind up being about a third of the $1700 that the ticket price. Mind you, this was three days before departing to Latvia. Things kicked into high gear quickly and here I am back in Latvia again. Praise God! My original plan was to join Elina out at English camp for the first couple days and then go to Limbazi for the wedding. Turns out God had other plans. Scott Runzo (one of our full time missionaries in Latvia) woke up the morning that I was to arrive with an inflamed achilles tendon( PRAY FOR SCOTT!). The final group from Red Mountain Community Church in Mesa the states was to arrive the following day and Scott was in no shape to take them around Riga as part of their orientation.

Elina and I now were on orientation duty so we have enjoyed our last two days getting to know the group and showing them al little of Riga's rich culture and history. As we were leaving them yesterday I was jealous of the fact that they were about to head out to spend the next week at English camp where so manny lives have been changed. I couldn't help but wonder if some of them would be blessed with the kind of connection to the kids they will minister to that we have had. I am praying that God will impact them in just as powerful a way. Here a a few photos.

Elina, Fletch and Scott...Waiting fro Red Mtn

Riga is so Beautiful

You can take the Girl out of America...But you cant take the American out of the girl!

Red Mtn. Group

Chili Pica!


Today I head for Limbazi. Ricky has been in Estonia working for a while, he just got back last night. I will meet up with him and tomorrow is the start of the TWO DAY wedding. This will be a tremendous cultural experience! I can't wait to see the kids. Please be praying that God blesses this huge step in their lives!