I was definitely under the impression that classes started this week. Either I made it up or was misinformed, it has been long enough that I don't actually remember where I acquired the information that classes started on the 7th. Either way, they actually start on the 14th, which means one more week to try and prepare for my courses. I also now have a schedule for the upcoming semester. I'm teaching Introduction to Bible Study at 7:20 AM on Tuesday and Thursday; Romans at 7:20 AM on Wednesday and Friday, and Greek 1 at 9:10 AM on Wednesday and Friday. I may also assist with Physical Education which meets once a week in the afternoons. All things considered; a nice schedule in my humble opinion.
I've met some more students this week as they arrive to enroll. I'm really looking forward to the semester starting. Most of this week has been spent preparing for the upcoming classes and running down documentation for the Bureau of Immigration. No news yet on my visa, there's still a few steps that need to take place before I can begin the hurry-up-and-wait period, which I am, of course, eagerly anticipating.
My ears are starting to pick up a few more words of Ilocano. If you are a nerd like me and enjoy studying speech patterns, learning a new language that is constantly spoken around you is interesting stuff. Although occasionally there are times when I wish I didn't know what a word meant so that it would fade back into obscurity. If you only know a few words of a language, I think it's natural for your brain to latch onto those words when you hear them. "Kabsat" means 'sibling' in Ilocano, and it is used a lot in churches here as a formal term of address from the speaker to the congregation. Since it is one of the words I understand, it seems like it is every other word sometimes; I'm sure it's not, but it seems that way.
I'm still doing well, I'm in excellent health as far as I can tell. My living situation is comfortable, and I'm ready to get to work.
I want to send out a quick congratulations to some friends of mine. Billy and Jeana Melton have a new daughter, so congratulations to them. James and Jennifer Shanks have a new son, congratulations to them as well. I'm very excited for both sets of new parents.
Nick
First things first, it was great to hear from you. I'm glad you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteNow for the business. The is a 7:20 in the morning? I had no idea. It's been a while since we've hung out, but I can't imagine either of us doing much at 7:20 AM. I was thinking that I would be praying for you at the time you were teaching, but at 7:20 AM I have trouble focusing. Then I realized it would actually be 7:20 PM for me... so we're good.
Our family is so glad you are doing well and excited for the work you are doing in the kingdom.
Sounds awesome brother. Love you and praying for you.
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ReplyDeleteThe sun rises pretty early here, it is already pretty bright out at 5 AM, so it is equivalent to about 9 AM at home. We did lots of stuff at 9 AM. Also, since the Spanish were here for 350 years, they have siesta here, I get my nap too. I'm glad to hear that we won't have to worry about your focus though. Thanks for the prayers.
ha, ha. I can't express how excited I am for your work in the Kingdom. It has also been good to catch up with Bob & Arthur. Man, some cool stuff is happening. I'm so thankful that God is allowing me to be a small part of it. Keep up the good work. The Perkins' ranch is praying for you (and we would even at 7 AM) :P
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