As I took Aaron's last package to Speedy-Pak to send to him before he leaves for Russia, I told the guy behind the counter that this would be the last one. We've gotten to be pretty good friends. He's seen me on a weekly basis for eleven weeks now. I've been trying to spoil Aaron now since the postage (and security) of packages to Russia is so prohibitive. Anyway, the guy asks me if I am a little nervous to send my baby to Russia. I admit, yes, it is pretty far away and really foreign. Anyway, to try to reassure me, he said, "You know, you're sending off a boy, and he'll come home a .... cosmonaut!" I guess that's better than a communist!
We got to talk to Aaron on the phone this morning for about 15 minutes before he boarded the plane to Atlanta, then to Moscow, then to Novosibirsk, then to.....well, stay tuned, it will be fun for us all to find out his first assigned area. It was great to hear the excitement in his voice and even hear what sounds like great Russian. (Even though we know he's in for a shock when he lands in Russia and wonders what language they taught him in the MTC.) I know I have to not worry and put my trust in the Lord. After all, Aaron is HIS son first, and was only on loan to me. But, a few prayers for his safety would still be appreciated! :)
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