Thanks to God for the last couple days! Well, Jeff was the one (again) to take the hit for the team on the stomach sickness category. I managed to come down with something on Thursday morning. But the good news is that with the help of a little medicine I kept going on with the day!
Our team traveled to Kruja, the citadel of a famous Albanian of the 15th century, Skanderbeu, who fought the Turks. There we met Patrick, a worker with the Peace Corp who has been teaching at a high school in the north (Sunday we will visit his school). That afternoon I met with the medical student group that I helped form in 1995. They are still going strong! So fun to see something you started still continuing thanks to the great leaders who have continued it. I enjoyed speaking about "putting on your oxygen mask first" and keeping sustained in the Christian life.
Friday our team spent the day getting ready for our retreat and we started last night. I spoke on the "aroma of Christ" and encouraged all to pay attention to the influence we have on others. This morning we have spent time in worship, sharing stories of faith and eating together. We're in the middle of lunch now and I took a quick break to write something.
Things are going very well. We've heard of some tragic news back home with one of our students' mother, and that's been hard. But we are very encouraged here. And building good relationships. A few of the team have colds, but otherwise we've been healthy. I think most of the jet-lag is passed. The food is great. Our Albanians are wonderful hosts and fun people.
Kristen has been meeting with leaders this morning to help them think through their children's ministry.
Thanks for your prayers and support.
Peace,
Jeff
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