(Don't) Look Back

     OK, now that I've had some time to think, I believe I'm able to put down some words to explain my feelings of the week. Looking back, I realize that it's been quite the adventure. Personally, I was tested to different limits than I'm used to. There were lessons on both sides; for the kids and for the teachers. Challenges were placed in our hands. It was up to us to juggle them all and see what might come crashing down. As it turns out, a few things did fall down throughout the week. But it wasn't a disaster. In the end, I believe our goal of planting seeds was highly successful.

In and Around the Lake

     There was also lots of sky. Unfortunately no mountains. Wait, you might say. What are you talking about, Brian? First, I'm referencing this song. But I'm also using that weirdness as a stepping off point to talk about my Saturday. The Saturday of "rest."

Working for the Weekend

     Well, that's it. We're finally done. All week I've been working in anticipation of getting to relax for the weekend and it's finally here. There was just the small matter of a camp, English lessons, games and Bible lessons to get through first. However, by the Grace of God I'm here now.

Peace of Mind

     I'm still here. But it's finally come down to the last day. Friday the 24th will be our final day in the Oleksandriya English camp. We've taught eight sessions so far, one morning and one afternoon each day. Each session has been a challenge with it's own particular obstacles and difficulties. However I'm ready to think about and do something else for a while.

Another One Bites the Dust

     And another one gone, and another one gone. Another one bites the dust. That's one more day done. And if the weather reports are accurate, it was the hottest day of the week. Two roasting hot days down and three to go.

Anna, Katya, me and the afternoon crew.

Good Morning Campers

     Well, that's wasn't as bad as I was worried it would be. I'm not going to write a lot tonight because of how tired I am. But I first wanted to say that for a first day, it went well. I really ought to write about Sunday too. This post is growing more than I want it to at this time of night when I still need to sleep.

Us, the pastor and his family and a few of the other attendees.

Train Kept A Rollin'

     Saturday the 18th is a travel and planning day for us (me and Rebecca the intern). We traveled to Oleksandriya for a VBS/English camp for children. It's run by a young local church. I should clarify that. It's not a church in the traditional sense. They haven't become "official" yet. Mostly, its a small group of Christians who meet together on Sunday to worship together. A true Matthew 18:20 church.