November 25, 2021
Dear Friends,
thanksgiving is one of the
favorite holidays in our family. In 25
years, no matter where we were, in the middle of Siberia, in the Far East of
Russia, or in the Republic of Georgia, we tried our best to find a turkey, cook
a big meal and come up with a few things to thank God for. Since most of the time our extended family
was overseas, we always prayed for God to send some people to share the meal
and the meaning of this wonderful celebration.
This year is different.
Because Cecil’s visa regulation changed, we ended up in the United
States around Thanksgiving and we are spending it with our family, which we are
especially grateful for.
When we came from Russia a couple of weeks ago, though
unusual for the U.S., shortages of supplies and workers seemed not a big deal,
compared to other countries where we have been.
We think the United States is still a country of abundance and the
attitude of gratitude still prevails in our land (at least in the month of
November).
We thank the Lord for each one of you who pray for us or
support us in spite of COVID related difficulties, and who believe with us that
God can accomplish great things in Russia and around the world.
May God bless you,
Cecil
& Tonya Eshelman
P.S. Have a
Happy Thanksgiving!
