Last Monday we had a fantastic visit with our friends from Rzhev. They came to Moscow (which is normally a 3 to 4 hour drive) to visit with and encourage Deana! They have 3 children and we had a GREAT time being able to see them for about 3 hours here. Our pastor's wife cooked us dinner and we were able to fellowship around the table as well. There are a few pictures above from their visit with us.

I am continuing with language at the University. The first couple of weeks after our holiday break were great because there were only 3 or 4 of us in the group. This past week we had all of our students back and it was a little frustrating because 2 of them slow our group way down. I am beginning to understand more and more, but it is still very difficult to speak correctly! I may never! I had to take a break from the English Club and from music rehearsal, but hopefully I will return to both of those this week. I will be teaching at the English Club on Wednesday because the other teacher called and is sick.

Deana continues to go to therapy 3 days a week. She started her language lessons back last week on Tuesday and Thursday. Her teacher comes to our apartment to teach now. She is beginning to walk around the apartment without crutches and is doing a little better every day.

The kids are great as usual. Kellan had a class party last Friday night and had a great time sledding and playing games with his class. He has a great teacher and does well in schoo, just HATES homework! Ella continues to love being with Olga. She is beginning to work on writing numbers and letters in English.

Thanks to everyone who prayed for Greesha. He told me that his mind and spirit are much more calm now. I was able to tell him that I had asked LoTS of people to pray for him and that many of you responded and said that you were. He grinned very big and asked me to say, "Thanks!"

Our church family is helping us out so much right now. On Monday's and Thursday's 2 ladies are coming to cook and clean for us. I am learning how to shop for Russian products because they give me lists to shop for before they come here to cook. They have been a BIG blessing to us.

Thanks for your continued support and prayers! You are a blessing as well. There have been many emails, facebook messages, regular mail, and skype calls. Thanks!