First, the bad news:
Deanna had to have a top front tooth pulled. It was an adult tooth, but she's taking it rather well. Later we'll get a fake tooth put in it's place.
My application for a permanent resident permit was denied. They said I needed one more document from the States. It was something that wasn't on the original list of required things when I submitted the application six month ago. I was given three days to provide it. Of course, that didn't happen. So I've decided to re-start my application process. I plan to submit my application on Thursday (the office that receives applications is open once a week on Thursdays from 3:00 to 6:00 pm). Trying to get everything ready.
It seems summer has come to an end and fall is flying past. We had snow flurries today. Last week was an Indian summer, and we went to the park. The long, dark winter arrives soon.
Now for the good news:
To catch up for the summer while the kids were at camp, we had two birthday parties with the orphanage kids this month (one for the summer and one for September).
Both went well.
The churches in Khabarovsk joined in the annual "March for Families." It is one of the government events that the churches are able to enthusiastically support.
Earlier this year we put a lot of work into getting materials for an anti-drug presentation. It is now ready to take into schools and orphanages. We had the first presentation in our apartment, and invited kids from the neighborhood. With 14 kids sitting in our living room, the program went well. Please pray that officials are open to it, and that the those who listen will take the message to heart.
Neither Good Nor Bad:
Mr. Putin is making plans to become the president of Russia (again). Last week a public announcement was made.
Khabarovsk is in for tourists-
The Russian economy has been hard on the poor.
And a prayer request -
We are trying to put together a training conference for those who want to minister in orphanages and teach life skills. The logistics have become rather complicated. Please pray for the details of this conference to come together, and that many people will be able to attend.
Bye for now~
The Eshelman Family
