TIme for a Move

We have spent the last few days visiting with many 

families here and getting to know the people on 

a deeper level. With Turkish so unfamiliar to 

our tongues, we have relied a lot on the Spirit, 

Eng/Turkish dictionaries and  

hand gestures to communicate!

As you all celebrate the fourth, we will be flying to Adonna 

to visit with more of Hope's old friends and to make new ones.

We will help out with a conference on Saturday. If you have a chance,

please pray that we will be helpful and 

use the Light's words instead of our own.

Also, pray that we will not be groggy, as we head fro the 

airport at 4:30 am and the conference starts at 10 am. 

Good thing there's Turkish coffee everywhere! (Cindy loves it!)

A favorite Brit - telling stories

Another favorite Brit  - dazzling cooking!

Owner - Tulip Cafe 

(more later)

My new favorite Turkish food

(stuffed with feta cheese, olives and seasoning - oregano?)

Yes, painted cows, even in Izmir!

Ros's take on my favorite Turkish food (see above)

Roman Statue found in Turkey from the Archeology Museum

What a crazy man!

outside of the museum

Darias - THE BEST hairstylist in the WORLD

treats me to a Turkish delight - A styling.

Yes, it is SOOOO Turkish.

See you soon!

Hurry Up and Wait in Line

prayer walking on the waterfront

Here, everything is "Hurry Up and Wait in Line."

Thankfully, Miriam and Steve are excellent guides and leaders.

We have shared so much with each other over the last few days

and feel like a huge extended real family.

Yesterday, we prayer walked on the waterfront, 

met with two long term workers here and learned

the history of their work here

and ended the day with a delightful dinner party outside.

By far, our greatest blessing is new friends. 

Last night we had dinner with "friends of Miriam." 

The evening was filled with animated conversations, 

new friends and a few promises 

of marriages between our children!

When we return, we have much to share that 

our Light has placed on our hearts.

We have a large desire to be long-term friends to these

hard workers.

George and Allison, long time Izmir-ians, shared 

new vision and words that had been spoken about 

their "family" here

and amazing things are happening.

(please forgive the coded speech, we will explain later)

Enjoy the images of the wonderful street life in Izmir,

and please pray that the six suitcases will show up.

(PJ really needs her pillow!)

haha

Tomorrow we will visit the historical Ephesus

and I'll report back in the late morning Texas time.

Love to you all!

Izmir Taste Spot: Asum Bakery

Today I had the pleasure of visiting the 

Asum Bakery in Izmir. 

Dennis runs this location of the Asum Bakery - 

a bakery handed down from father to son for three generations.

Of special note are the raspberry cookies and the chocolate treats.

PJ is already planning a second visit and I'm still licking my fingers!

The bakeries here are as tasty as France and just as quaint.

Smiling faces and scrumptious food make the heart glad.

To have a bit of culinary heaven in Izmir, visit Dennis and his delightful team at 

Kibris Sehiteri Cad. 29, Alsancak, Izmir.