I like my ring!

Too often I'm struck by the fact that women, (especially Doctors), have huge diamonds on their rings. I keep thinking - Did he buy your love too?

Asia Traveling take II

John and the Sylvesters about to enter the Blue Mosque. A picture of the Turkey flag. 

John and I about to enter the Mosque and he's trying to warm up his nose...

John loved playing with the kiddos, this is Naomi and I think we are at a restaurant.

Johnny and I on the ferry boat. It snowed and rained several days we were there.

Brrrrr. 

Our hotel view was awesome.

The marriage seminar was a great success. There was time for fellowship and intentional couple time.

John cared for the older three brothers of one of the workers. John taught them new card games, and enjoy the Word together. Julie W, myself, and the Sylvesters took turns watching the little ones and also had times to sit in on the marriage retreat sessions. The hotel/cabin we stayed at was on the border beach area and although it was windy we enjoyed God's creation.

We glanced at the life of the H's and it's not an easy task. They are in language studies for at least 15 hours a week. It has been a blessing to be around their family and see how one functions in a big city. They share a van with another worker one week at a time. Otherwise the bus is another option, or walking. Kindra does the grocery shopping at bazaars/markets and serves her husband by watching and teaching their children at home while learning the language too.

The H. family took us to some ancient caves near the Tigris River. 

Tigris River

Kenny's Turkish is great so far. Just wait 'til another visit.

Everyone enjoying the view!

Then we had coffee on a deck with another amazing view of the river.

Goats.

children in the village

group shot!

Asia traveling

Samara H. welcoming TCC travelers to Istanbul at the airport. 

Naomi H, Anna Williams, and Samara H. are happy to be reunited again.

Worship on Sunday morning with Julie and Brian Sylvester at the Houston's apartment.

Woship was sung in English and so was the message from P. Travis. 

Pray for their Kenny's new sermon series in 1 Cor.

Kindra H. with an amazing spread of Turkish food yummy!

Made with a neighbor-friend and then by herself.

Touring the Hagia Sophia (this last one was stolen from Julie's camera)

Public transportation = Bus, taski (taxi) or ferry boat

Brian & Julie Sylvester catching the bus for our Batman flight.

Istanbul is populated by 13 million people! 

Pray for these unreached people.

I know you'll want to see a pictures of Hudson! (Julie's pics again)

Zzzz's in the van.