Sorry it has been so long y'all!
I have been very busy since coming to Vologda. I have been teaching now for two weeks, and everything is going really well. I love my students, and they all seem very eager to learn. It has been a little bit difficult figuring the whole teaching thing out, but I think I am finally starting to get the hang of it! These first two weeks have really been a time of testing to see what things work and what things may be to confusing or difficult. I am sure it has been hard on the students, but I think I now know what should work for each group.
Everyday I am loving teaching and this city more and more. I am starting to make really great friends here. We have already started having people over for tea and movies. It is exciting to be building all of these new relationships. I have had a chance to explore the city more and it is absolutely beautiful. Carolina and I were able to visit the Kremlin and go to the Volodga museum with our new friend Irina. Everyone has been so nice to us here, and the transition so far had been great. I know things may get harder, but for now I am thankful that everything is going so well.
We are going to start a Bible study this Saturday, so please pray for that. Also, I still need funds you can donate by credit card or paypal at TeachOverseas.org.
I have also added some pictures. The first is a group photo of all the teachers teaching in the former Soviet Union. The second is the University where I teach. The third is of Carolina and me at the eternal flame in St. Petersburg.
Thank You
Because of Christ
Rachael
