Things that will make this experience.
There have been days where I really felt like I am supposed to be here but when I feel differently I think of the "good stuff".One experience centered on this that I would like to share recently happened with my husband and I..
The courage to say "hello".
We have not met many natives outside of our little school but the last few weeks we keep seeing a family that are from our local LDS church we attend. We politely say hello and move on. Two Sundays ago I decided that it was about time we introduced ourselves. So Chaz being my little translator, we introduced ourselves and talked for a while. We exchanged numbers and they called us that evening and invited us for family night the following evening. I must say, that was exactly what I needed to lift me up from a past few stressful weeks. We shared in the sweetness of their little family getting to know them and taking part in Russian culture. And now we have another friend to sit alongside at church and another familiar smile. All it took was a hello and the time.
That was my "good stuff" for that week.
One last thing until next time. I have not even talked about my students yet! I teach six rambunctious yet sweet 8th graders. They are a handful at times but they have progressed so much this semester. It is so nice to see that I am actually making a difference. I teach twice a week and I am always looking for fun activities to share with them to make English learning more fun! So if anyone has anything to offer just comment!
I am truly loving this experience with these kids.
Until next time...
Choose to see the "good stuff."
One wonderful video to help us remember, "We are able to do all things through Christ, who strengthens us."
More on vacations and traveling tips in my next post.
