If you had asked me for my "5-year plan," I wouldn't have been able to predict all the things that have happened to me! I have now been visiting Russia for over half my life, and lived here for some of that time.
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Almost everyone I communicate with on a daily basis was unknown to me five years ago. Or if I met them at camp in the early years, I probably hadn't ever sat down with them and had a heart-to-heart in Russian. I remember wondering who my friends would be. Now I know...
Of course it is hard to go back to the mindset of being a newcomer. We forget. But I have memories of some very specific instances; of learning different things; of failing and trying again; of being shown mercy. God has surrounded me with mercy again and again.
But we never learn to predict the future, no matter how "experienced, " we are. That is up to God. It's better that way.
I am thankful.
congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteMore pictures, please.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That means that we both have lived in Russia since the year 2004 :) (now we are not only sisters in faith, but sisters also in years spent in Russia...) Don't you think, just like I do, that this country was very, very different five years ago? By the way, I love reading your blog. It is very inspirational. Keep up the good work and good luck in your studies!
ReplyDeleteThanks. :)
ReplyDeleteJosefina, I guess we are living parallel lives!
Happy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ^^ But,may I ask you,why do you live here? You like our culture or our language,maybe?) Sorry,I don't know all the details)
ReplyDeleteHi Dasha, I came to Russia to be a missionary. I like the culture and language, but they weren't the first reason. :) You can read a little bit about my history here: http://lizinstpete.blogspot.com/2009/05/russia-love-story.html
ReplyDeleteBy the way, you write well in English. ;)