Well, this is it, the first entry in our new blog. I chose to start this blog during a time when there isn't anything very interesting happening. Why? Because now is when I have time to do it. It's been a very busy summer with many guests and activities. It's just now slowing down a bit. Let me explain.At the end of May, my sister and niece came for a 3-week visit. What a special time that was! I haven't spent as much time with my sister since we were both living at home with our parents almost 20 years ago. You can read all about their visit at madpam.blogspot.com.
Next, we had several official guests from Northwest Yearly Meeting with us for a few days of meetings and team building. I think it was the first time our entire team was together under one roof. It was time well spent. Thanks, Ken Comfort (our team coach).While this group was still here, Northwest Yearly Meeting's YCEW (Youth Challenged to Expand their Worldview) team arrived. Even though Liz was in charge of this group, we participated in many of its activities. The highlight for me was accompanying them to St. Petersburg. It was my first time to this beautiful Russian city.
Now, I am at home alone with Ethan because Christy and Megan are in the US for a family wedding. They will return soon on July 26. On that same day, 2 young ladies from First Denver Friends will also arrive for a 10-day stay with us. During this time, we will show them around Moscow and Elektrostal and introduce them to our friends and English students. We will also take them to Hinkson Christian Academy where Ethan and Megan studied when we lived in Moscow. They are both interested in possibly teaching there someday.Well, I guess that about does it for my first entry. My 2nd entry will be about our recent experience in Indonesia.
Stay tuned,
Patrick
Picture 1 - Christy & Megan with my sister & niece on a carriage ride in Suzdal
Picture 2 - Tonya, Katie & Ken Comfort in Moscow
Picture 3 - Ethan playing the Wii while Christy & Megan are away
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