Well, maybe not EVER...but it has been a really great day!
Chad and I headed into Florence for our first day of Italian class before the sun came up. We conquered the bus system like old pros. We are in different classes because of our previous studies in the Italian language. The first 2 hours, his teacher is Daniele and mine is Daniella. Then, they switch and I have Daniele and he has Daniella for the next 2 hours. Confused? Chad is the only American in a very small class with he and 4 women. My class is about twice the size with people from all over the world including: Japan, Slavakia, Brazil, Vietnam, England, Mexico, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Massachusetts, California, and of course Tennessee. Because of all of our different languages, we have to speak Italian to communicate, which is great! I feel like I was perfectly placed into this class because I understood everything that was going on (the teachers teach only in Italian) and I felt that I was on the same level of understanding as the other students. I am hoping that some of the students in my class will even want to practice their English, so that I can invite them here to the Bible School for lessons! Beginnings are always exciting, especially when things go so well.
Yesterday was wonderful, as well. Mr. Jim Woodroof had a fantastic sermon. Mario and Luigi were also part of the worship service :) Afterwards, there was an AGAPE which is the monthly fellowship meal. All of the HUF students, as well as some Pepperdine students attended. We even saw one of the girls from Pepperdine today in Florence. It's always funny to run into someone you "know" in random places in foreign countries.
I am getting ready to start on my Italian homework. I thought I would never say that again when I graduated! It's ok, though, because this time it's fun. I know that being able to communicate witht the people here is one of the most important parts of the work.
Thank you all so much for the prayers and the emails of encouragement. They mean so much to me, and I couldn't be here this far away from home if I didn't have all of your support :)
3 comments:
Dear Kensey, I have read all of your entries with great interest. You have really been busy! I talked with Kenny yesterday and he said things were really falling in place for you. I have prayed that you would have a good beginning and rejoice that things are going well. By the way, Jim Woodruff & I went to school together at David Lipscomb. If he is still there, give him my regards. Take care of yourself. We love you!
Robert & Peggy
Hey Boog! I love reading your blogs and catching up with all the wonderful work you are doing. Sounds busy but you are making it fun. God is truly blessing you. We miss and love you very much. AC & WW
I'm really enjoying being able to keep up with you in Italy! Thanks for all the updates and we're really proud of the work you are doing :) We love you! Paul, Ericka, Riley and baby girl
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