We have been attending training classes here in North Carolina for the past week. Because of home work and family life I have not updated the blog. Here's the rundown of the past "events."
1. We completed our journey here to Waxhaw, NC. We arrived here 2 days early because we were tired of traveling. We could have spent more time sightseeing in Tennessee but we just wanted to get to JAARS and get settled. I am glad that we had the couple of extra days of rest.
2. The boys started "school" too. Both Andrew and Connor have separate programs to attend while we are in class. They were hesitant the first day but have thoroughly enjoyed their classes.
3. Grandma Eileen, who was able to drive here with us was assigned her own class. She came knowing that she would volunteer in the children's program part time. Once she arrived she learned that they really needed another head teacher. She graciously accepted and teaches a class of 1 year old every morning.
4. We have enjoyed many thunderstorms since we arrived. We watched a storm come in quickly last night and the boys enjoyed playing outside in the warm rain. We moved inside when the wind picked up and the lightning got closer. Today is the 60th day that they have had over 90 degrees. It is hot and humid with the occassional thunderstorm.
5. We worshipped on Sunday at First Slavic Baptist Church of Charlotte. The service was entirely in Russian. We enjoyed the choir and the praise music and the vibrant pastor. It was a good size church with what seemed an attendance of over 300. When we came they offered us a translator. We were encouraged not to use a translator so we limited ourselves to asking only a few questions. The boys did surprisingly well as they tried their best to be quiet and still through the 2 hour service. We will be attending this church for the next 3 weeks.
6. We are enjoying the pool and the library here on campus. Yesterday, the boys and Grandma visited the Mexico Museum also here on campus.
7. We are thankful for the prayers of many. We have had no health issues and we thank God for his protection and provision for us. I will try to do better to share our journey with you. Thanks for reading, Susan.
