Why, you ask?
I am beginning to feel the sunlight at the end of the tunnel of doubt and fear. That's right, perseverance does indeed develop character, and character hope, which does not disappoint us.
I truly am realizing what a blessing this story is that I've been swept up into. It hasn't been easy, but it hasn't been impossibly difficult, either. It's life, I'm learning, and I'm learning to enjoy it--ups and downs included. After all, ever since my sister tricked me into riding one (thanks, Briana), I love roller-coasters. Makes me feel alive!
Of course, I want my adventure and thrills to come while riding the roller-coaster God designed for my life, and accomplishing the tasks he's prepared for me along the way. Not the illusion of ups when I try to do things my way, then the inevitable fall when I realize it just doesn't work.
I have been attacking the language here (much more than I was previously), and am happy to say that I finished 1 of 3 Rosetta Stone courses for Russian. I need to move much faster through course 2 and 3, especially since I will be leaving the Russian-speaking world for a month in about 5 weeks.
Yep--I'm spending the Holidays in South Africa with my roommate, visiting my boyfriend's family along with his best-friend, and touring the countryside's most unique attractions.
Today I started my first mini English class with my 5-year old student and 2 of her playmates. I felt like a teacher again! We all had a great time learning to English video lessons for children. I'm grateful that God is expanding my work in this age-group and area. I'm growing attached to the little monsters. ;)
Okay, I'm off to enjoy some time with our small group at church.
Until next time!
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