I received this letter from Floyds today:

Hi Oksana,

We think of you often and wonder if things are going any better financially for you there. I just listened to a tape that mentioned that the greatest gift God can give us is to allow us to suffer in Christ sufferings. I will have to admit that I don't always appreciate that gift but it is so necessary in order to grow.

When is your baby due? I think it might be March? How we would love to see you! You look the same in your pictures as you did when you lived with us. As pretty as ever! :) Please send us a picture of your baby when he/she arrives. Do you know the gender yet? I know you will be the best mother ever because you love the Lord. He will help you.

We are doing find. We have one small church (Lebanon) and it keeps us busy. We love our church family and we love ministering to them. How are your parents and sister? I hope your parents are in good health. The Lord has been very good to us. We have no major health problems, take no medication, and we try to walk some every day (often 2 miles). We take no credit to ourselves. We give God all the glory. We are both looking forward to our heavenly home. I think that will be soon. Then we will be able to visit with you and you will be able to raise your little one in a perfect environment. Can I babysit for you sometime? :) Love you much!!

With love,

Vera