Last week, we headed out to Jemiolowo-a little village nearby-to teach English to some of the kids. We plan to be there every Wednesday. I haven't gotten to see much of the village, other than this little community building, but so far it seems really neat. The kids are a lot of fun and have come both weeks with their notebooks and pencils, ready to learn some English! The leader of the village is a really neat lady who is an amateur astronomer and has a telescope in her backyard. (I'm hoping we'll get invited out to do some star-gazing sometime soon. One of the things I miss--because we live in a city-- is seeing the stars on a clear night!) She's also apparently an amateur archaeologist, as she's discovered the remains of an ancient tower in her backyard! (Like the ones they light in Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers). The picture below is of Marcin explaining something to the kids before we got started with the english lesson.
I'm sure it initially took you by surprise, but-believe it or not-this picture below is not of me. I know, I know...it's hard to believe. I didn't have a camera with me, so I found a photo that is similar to what I looked like out on the ice the other night. JUST KIDDING! Tuesday night after meeting with Ala and Nina, they invited us to head over to the ice skating rink and give it a whirl. We checked our schedule, reckoned that we'd have enough time to squeeze in a trip to the ER, and hit the ice! It was so much fun, and it even began to snow while we were skating. Perfect.
This is Nina gearing up to do some serious ice skating. These girls are absolutely great. I love hanging out with them and am so thankful for their friendship! They have definitely given us some serious laughs and some serious fun times!
Ok, remember that problem I used to have with figuring out how to order pictures on here??? Well, I still have that problem. This picture (below) was supposed to go with the picture of Jemiolowo, but ended up down here for some reason. Anyhoo...these are some of the kids we're teaching english to out in Platyny. The past couple of weeks it has been really encouraging to see their english skills improve! They're starting to get it. I'm sure they'll far surpass my Polish skills before long. Tonight we had to choose 4 of the best behaved, hardest working students to go to a camp in January down in the south of Poland. Two of the girls in this photo (in the pink flowered shirt and the white shirt beside her) were chosen. Please pray for these 4 kids, that they'll be open to the Good News about Christ and they'll see the hope He has for them.
I'm sure it initially took you by surprise, but-believe it or not-this picture below is not of me. I know, I know...it's hard to believe. I didn't have a camera with me, so I found a photo that is similar to what I looked like out on the ice the other night. JUST KIDDING! Tuesday night after meeting with Ala and Nina, they invited us to head over to the ice skating rink and give it a whirl. We checked our schedule, reckoned that we'd have enough time to squeeze in a trip to the ER, and hit the ice! It was so much fun, and it even began to snow while we were skating. Perfect.
This is Nina gearing up to do some serious ice skating. These girls are absolutely great. I love hanging out with them and am so thankful for their friendship! They have definitely given us some serious laughs and some serious fun times!
Ok, remember that problem I used to have with figuring out how to order pictures on here??? Well, I still have that problem. This picture (below) was supposed to go with the picture of Jemiolowo, but ended up down here for some reason. Anyhoo...these are some of the kids we're teaching english to out in Platyny. The past couple of weeks it has been really encouraging to see their english skills improve! They're starting to get it. I'm sure they'll far surpass my Polish skills before long. Tonight we had to choose 4 of the best behaved, hardest working students to go to a camp in January down in the south of Poland. Two of the girls in this photo (in the pink flowered shirt and the white shirt beside her) were chosen. Please pray for these 4 kids, that they'll be open to the Good News about Christ and they'll see the hope He has for them.
7 comments:
That's exciting that you get to take some kids to camp. (I assume you'll be going too). What age are they? See if I guessed right by their pix.
How'd the ice skating go? Is it like at Jeff's on National Pig Day?
Sounds like this week is very encouraging for you--working with the kids and then have great times with your two friends. And soon you will get to see your "old friends and relatives". See you soon. Aunt Jenni
Hi, Jessica! God loves YOU and so do I. You know I pray for you daily and I will focus a bit more on encouragement. I am looking forward to seeing you in December:) Meanwhile, you must settle for an email hug. You have a Thanksgiving box on the way to Poland. I hope it arrives in time.
I don't have your newest e-mail address but I wanted to ask you more personally to pray for Mason. I'm sure you'll get the new prayer e-mail I sent out for him but you're a close friend to us. Thank you soo much. You better hurry up and get back home. I need a Jess-fix. :)
Laura
Hi! I'm glad you are back! :)
Hi Jessica! Just wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! I am sure you will put all your improvements in your culinary skills to good use while cooking up a big Thanksgiving feast. Who knows? Depending on how many people you're cooking for, you may actually have to buy 2 kilos of potatoes! Remember that you have many family members and friends that think of you often. Sending happy thoughts your way... Love, Leslie
Hey! It's one hour and 23 minutes till Thanksgiving day... at least it is here in Texas. I will be missing the Ohio mashed potatoes and gravy tomorrow, so I hope everyone else eats plenty for me. You're not the only one away from "home" this holiday. I'm so excited you get to travel home in a few weeks! I'll miss seeing you then too of course. I think of you often, and can't believe you've already been in Poland for almost a year! Happy Holidays!
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