Ok, Malin, here it is - an update.
Actually I apologize for not writing any sooner. Life has been bit hectic here and I don't have my own laptop yet (I'm praying for one though), which makes me really evaluate my priority list of things I need to get done over the Internet.
Anyhow, the trip to Linefork Kentucky some centuries ago (that's how it feels now) went really well. And I say that even though almost nothing was according to our expectations.
We were ready to meet a poor orphanage that runs on a shoestring budget, lots of material poverty and get connected with the local community.
A coal mine in Linefork
In reality the budget of the orphanage might still be tight, but the woman who is running it works on a principle of excellence and the Lord has honored that by providing with what they need. So the compounds look very nice. And we did not even have to stay in the bunkhouse, although half of us did but the nights were very warm. Thank you for your prayers for that, the weather was really favorable for us.

We ended up doing a lot of practical work though and we did actually build a bridge. And it was totally miraculous how we got all the materials and equipment for it and that we actually got it done.


We also did some tiling, made a walkway, put up a flag pole, played with the children, did some gardening and helped out other ways. And I believe that all the clothes, food, toys and books we brought will be a blessing to the local community.
On 4 days MJ was asked to teach at a local Christian school and I joined her on 2 of them This definitely was the strongest experience for me during the trip. We saw so much spiritual poverty in that school. It made me really see how big responsibility our educational system has. The effect on the lives of our youth is tremendous, and what you get (or in this case don't get) from school marks the rest of your life. This experience definitely gave me something to think about when it comes schools to Estonia. I have a vision about using my education as a psychologist to impact the area of education in Estonia, but it's bit too early to talk about that now.
Anyhow, although we did all those things, for me and I believe for all of us, this trip was much more about discipleship than anything else. Our evenings were filled with really radical Bible studies and God worked overtime on us during the days. MJ is one of the best outreach leaders I have ever worked together with, and I learned a lot about leadership and discipleship just by watching her.
Thanks for your prayers and support for making this trip possible! Oh, and I'm off to Mexico in a week! More on that later ;)
American soccer?