Productive Day

Saturday’s plans changed in a fortunate way.  Our planned meeting with Hristo and Vanya was cancelled because of something that popped up on their end.  That allowed us time not only to visit with Savella, but to also help her with some tasks.  By the time we...

A Day in Sofia

My first full day’s schedule allowed me to get out and see the city center for a little while.  The warm weather is giving folks great opportunities to be out on the main shopping street and in the park that adjoins the National Palace of Culture. I’m overwhelmed by...

In Sofia

Traveling to Sofia was easy.  This time I managed to get a good price on a direct flight.  That got me there early enough to get settled in before any meetings. I’m staying in an Airbnb flat I have used before, so that simplified things.  It was a beautiful warm day,...

Special Family

After meeting Biss at a metro stop in the center, we made the trip to the suburbs to meet Rafik and his family for supper.  It was another chapter in their wonderful ongoing story.  We ate good food, laughed, talked, prayed, and discussed the scriptures together as a...

Finishing Up

The last day in my adopted city is always emotionally complicated.  I’m so thankful to have been here, but so mindful of how many opportunities were missed.  This particular last day was the day of our public lecture.  We really never know what to expect here.  The...