We started our language classes today. Aside from having a cold and having to blow my nose every 30 seconds, I really enjoyed the class. (this is Jami writing). My teacher, Lubov, is very nice and affirms me by saying kind words like "excellent!", "great!", and "nice work" (all in Russian, of course). This is especially wonderful because the normal teaching style in Russia is not one of positive affirmation. So, thank you for all who prayed for my teacher! Leif also enjoyed his class. His teacher, Alexandra, is the same lady who taught him when he lived here before. She apparently started off with a really hard lesson. Leif is working on his homework as I type.
I purchased Russian cold medicine today and took it, even though I wasn't really sure what was in it or what symptoms it was supposed to help. Pretty brave, huh? I must add that any American cold medication sent in a care package would be welcomed with a leap of joy... the stuff here doesn't really work.
Leif bought a huge slab of meat today at the market. I was amazed how he expertly hacked away at it, making nice beef strips out of part and boiling the rest to make a base for soup. Then he made a wonderful stroganoff dinner and we had a Russian couple over for dinner. Sasha and Katia both speak English very well, which is most encouraging to us right now! We had a delightful meal and conversation. The two of them are believers and shared insights about missionaries that they have seen and what has been effective and not-so-effective. The most encouraging part is that both of them said they would not know Jesus if missionaries had never come to Siberia. It is so neat to how God is alive in their lives. We feel very welcomed to Ulan Ude by the two of them.
I'll post pics of our teachers as soon as I figure out how to transfer them from the camera.
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I am so glad to hear that you are both in classes already. Praise the Lord for answered prayer. For your teacher Jami as well as for Leif having the same teacher. i remember sitting in with Leif when I visited, she seemed really nice. You both are awesome and I know that God will meet your needs. Praying for you both.
I love your blog.
So glad you're keeping a blog and that we can read about how things are going.
We've been fighting colds here too. I never thought about having to buy cold medicine over there! You're pretty brave!
Praying for you both...
leif and jami,
loved the blog about leif hacking away at the meat, yummy :) i will enjoy reading updates this way, great idea! we miss you so, but are glad you are there safely and will be praying for you. hope your in tip-top shape soon jami. love and hugs from the mitchells :)
Hi Leif and Jami! I love the blog. It will be great to follow- so that we can keep up with what you are doing. I'm glad your internet connection is up and running. Sounds like you have begun your new life- language classes, cooking 'local' - and even getting through your first minor illness so far from home. You are on my prayer list daily- ! Sandy
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