It has been a hard day emotionally for us all. Everyone is tired from ministry and we are all holding on to the relationships we have built with our Russian friends. 
Today we did some needed shopping and seeing parts of Ufa. We also went to Peter Zhuk’s home for lunch and a great time of fellowship. It was kind of like being in Ufa but on the farm…Now we are back at the office and are anticipating our evening to be long. Both Marina and Emily are here and we are all enjoying our last few hours together. Everyone is healthy and in good spirits. God has been good and great ministry has taken place. All want to return at the next opportunity because they see the need and because they have fallen in love with the people and with particular believers.
So, on behalf of the team I want to thank you for your faithful prayers and support so that we could do what we have been doing. Our lives are changed because of it and God has imprinted Himself on us again. You a have partnered with us, and are therefore, also ministering through our efforts.
Do pray for us as we shed tears tomorrow. It will be gut wrenching for all. I am tearing as I type for the bitter sweet joy and sadness we all feel.
Untill then…
Signing off for now…
Rod and the Gang!!!
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