The Saloon

Friday, we visited our friend at her saloon. I know what you're thinking. No, we actually didn't. We visited her at her salon. She owns a hair s-a-l-o-n, and we meet with her once a week, but usually she mis-texts and ends up inviting us to the 'saloon'. It's always fun and...usually a bit interesting. We had been promising for weeks and Friday we had to make good on our word. We allowed them to do our makeup. Yes, that is why we look like we're going to an eighties prom. All I've got to say is that we had some serious makeup going on... We've promised to take Jayme next time...and don't worry, I'll be sure to post those party pics as well! We really did have a great visit. We always learn a little Turkish, practice a little Turkish, and of course speak a little English. Speaking of ...speaking Turkish, though, I am currently getting more practice than I ever imagined, and it's been great. A little mind boggling at times, but I'm learning and I'm making some new friends. I've had kind of a discouraging Turkish month, this past month. But He surely brought me some practice and has given me and Melissa a huge opportunity to look beyond ourselves and minister to two sisters from out east at the same time. They're not pictured. I don't think they're 'saloon' kind of girls. (smile.) But neither are we! One is Turkish and one is American. Our new Turkish friend is ill and is in our city for treatment and she and her American friend that has come along to help her are staying at our house. We are speaking alot of Turkish. Pretty much everything is translated either from or into Turkish at this point at our household. It's a great learning experience and I am so glad to hopefully be able to love on and bless our sister as she fights this battle. But she is an encouragement because in spite of her circumstances she knows Who is really fighting her battle on her behalf. He has doubled our household and He is blessing us doubly because of it.