Mon., Feb. 28th - The most important essential!

So, I start the morning by hopping a bus to see my son! I could stop there and it would have been a wonderful day, but it just got better and better. After a very active visit with Max, we headed to the OKEN (pronounced Okay - kinda like a small Walmart). After picking up a few essentials like deodorant, paper towels, and CHOCOLATE, we were off to the hotel to prepare for the English only round table. The group didn't go quite as planned, yet it was still great! One person, Alexander, was called to an important meeting. So, that just left Anatole and me. Anatole is a student here who is finishing his Bachelors degree in Biblical Theology and is applying to a Masters program in Holland. He had to write two important papers as part of his application - and essay explaining why he wants to attend school at that particular university, and a summary of his thesis. He had the papers completed so I helped him correct his grammar and punctuation. In the process we were able to talk a lot about God, His direction in Anatole's life, and his goal to be a career missionary. It was wonderful! It is so amazing to see God's gentleness in a man from such a hard culture. He truly has a gentle spirit and a fire to do God's will! Tomorrow, off to the Hermetage with Annie and Marina, and then back for the English round table discussion! HOORAY!!!