We've really enjoyed a few days off here in Perm and are heading back out this morning to Solikamsk.
Our time in Kushva and Nizhney Tagill was amazing. It was cool to come into the communities for the first time and make friends so quickly. We were blown away by the hospitality in both communities and got to try some new foods - which was a stretch for some of our taste buds. We played 7 games in 9 days while we were away and our record was 5-2. One of our games was especially "feisty" which was a character builder for our team. It was pretty cool to be able to share our lives with the players after that game. We were thrilled to be invited for lunch with the Mayor of Kushva and her assistants. We were also invited to 2 schools. The team felt like "rock stars" in both communities as they were flocked for photos and autographs. We stayed in a "sport hotel" in Kushva and the boys slept on the floor of the church in Nizhney Tagill. It has been so cool how we have been so warmly received by the coaches in both communities - our team has spent many hours running practices at both locations.
We were able to take in a hockey Russian Super League game this time as a team and a few of the guys went back again last night to watch again. We have our ballet tickets in hand for Feb 17th and are really looking forward that as well - I think the guys are too :)
We are very proud of our team - the guys have been really embracing our time here so far and Mack and Krista have been doing an excellent job as well.
So off we go again ...
Enjoying the journey,
Team Russia
5 comments:
Wonderful update...thankyou. I showed some of your recent pics at our church yesterday so thanks for those too!! The ballet...how wonderful.Love and prayers from Nova Scotia
THANKS for this update. We're thrilled to hear how God is using you in Russia. Not sure how we'll handle these rock stars when they return to reality! lol. Greetings from sunny, but cold (-32, -50 with wind chill) Alberta. But guess you're used to cold temps. Hats off to those Russian fans watching Team Canada vs Team Russia outdoors. Wow. Love a ywammom
Hi Matt: Thanks for the update. Continueing to keep a record of your experience in a folder. Praise God for His watch care over you and the team. Still having Winter here, but nothing like Russia I would guess:>) God bless you, and our love from Bridgewater, MaJean
Thanks for this update, we also shared your e-mail in church on Sunday. It's awsome to see how God is opening doors for you over there. We continue to pray for your safety and success.
Love ya,
DAD
Hi guys,
Thanks for keeping up the blog. It's been good to follow you around Russia. Also, a good newletter the other day too. It looks like a great trip and you're getting lots of exposure back home in some churches it seems. Awesome!
Blessings to all the team.
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