Just finished a delightful pizza with pickles, eggs, corn, peas, mushrooms, ham and cheese. hmmmm, tasty. Now I’m about to go to bed. The dreams should be interesting to say the least. 3 more days and we’re back on U.S. soil. I spoke last night at a youth gathering in Lovech, Bulgaria and had an awesome time. The teens here are not so different from those in the states, with a few exceptions. I hate to leave these people that I’ve grown to love in such a short amount of time, as well as the coffee I grew to love at first sip. I know we have had an impact on them, but it seems impossible that their impact on us could be any less. I miss you all and look forward to sitting around and sharing stories of Bulgaria with the people I love and a short espresso in my hand
I’ll leave you with one simple thought, appreciate everything you have, but don’t ever let it define who you are. Love you all.
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September 16, 2007 at 8:38 pm
freedomnworship
I can’t speak for anyone else but Can’t wait ya to get home so I can hear the stories. and about the coffee:).
Love the pictures. can’t wait to see them all.
I know that you have a lot of them.
Love Ya.
MegZ
September 19, 2007 at 8:09 pm
Abs
Yay! You’re coming home tonight! We’re all ready…we need our Matthew back!
September 20, 2007 at 1:32 am
Carolyn Mejia
I dreamt last night that you came home. Then I woke up and you were not
. But then I realized you would be soon
.
This is just too much drama for me!!! Can’t wait to see your face, hear the stories and see the pictures!!!
September 20, 2007 at 1:38 am
Jadrian
Just lookin around for Matthew Ray, i think this is you. I had your website mrayphotography.com saved in my favorites for when i needed it to contact you. So i hope this is you matt. This is Jadrian Escalante (MIranda, megan are my sisters. My mom Is Barbara)im sure you remember me, but its been awhile. I dont know if you still do photography for weddings and such, but if you do than fantastic. I need you to shoot some photos for my wedding! Wont be until next year, so this is kind of a early warning i guess, also to just talk about things! Once again matt i hope this is you haha! send me an email please istandformyx@yahoo.com
September 21, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Kristy Dykes
I’m enjoying reading the reports of your trip. You are a very good writer and photographer. May God bless you richly in Bulgaria as you share His love with others.
Kristy Dykes
(Norma’s sister-in-law)