Baku Adieu - Let it Rain

We are nearing the end of our time in Baku.

We are told rain is rare in this country. But it has rained portions of the last three days. This morning it was raining hard plus the wind made it quite unpleasant. We had to get a taxi just to go a few blocks to meet our friends as the streets were a steady streams of water and impossible to cross without wet feet. We did sing "Let it rain, open the floodgates of heaven..." and as someone reminded us you can't ask for it and then complain. We weren't singing for the physical water but it may be part of the answer in a land that needs both.

It was hailing on the rooftop of our meeting place and we heard they had snow in Ganja yesterday. Most people are wearing warm coats and the men are donning warm caps. I think http://www.weather.com/ mislead us when we was packing. Donna wishes she had her gloves.

Heard many encouraging reports today as the meetings concluded. We have many committed employees giving more than 100%. It's hard work but we all hope it will produce abundant results. We need to be like men of old and hold their arms up.

Baku Brain Benders

Which of the following literature failed to get approval in this country?

a. The Children's Bible.

b. Boundaries.

c. Christianity and Islam compared.

If you answer b you win the Snickers. Go figure.

Next

Tomorrow we are off to the outer areas. We are told this will have less of a cosmopolitan "feel" and will represent more traditional Azeri culture. We look forward to these discoveries. We'll keep you updated. Please continue your labor on our behalf ... we are grateful.