Biggest event since coming to Warsaw…and I missed it! Ugh!!!
Yes, the Eurocup started on Friday and my TV was not working! To top it off – I was having internet issues…but thankfully both issues have been resolved. Now I am able to keep up with the Eurocup in the safety of my home. Polish classes have been intense…I have never been much for grammar. Even though I know it is important, I just want to talk in Polish and have people get what I am trying to say. It is probably for the best, that I learn it the right way. This weekend was spent close to home, studying Polish, preparing for group coming in July and catching up on ODBC services. Saturday, I was thankful that Alex had time to go with me to the Bazarek and she helped me order my veggies, cherries and eggs…all in Polish! She gives me an A (think she meant E for effort), but the vendors smiled and understood what I was asking. Sunday I went to ICF for service, since Krzesinskis had company and some of the kids were not feeling well. I was very blessed to be able to Skype into the Ladies Sunday School class! Thanks to the Men’s class moving to the Library! It was a HUGE blessing to me! Not only to see the ladies from home, but Terese brought a great message that helped me think more about how to share my faith…once relationships are built. There was a question about weather – we have been blessed with weather pretty much between 60 – 80 degrees…some rain and some sunshine. Thankfully we do not get the heat you get at home…I don’t have AC and would have to buy a fan (carry home on the Metro).
The coffee cup version:
After class on Friday, Lara and I went to Centrum information center to pick up some flyers for group coming in July and for Lara to find Praga. Apparently this is a cool place for young adults to go hang out… I may go explore that area in a few months, I am not in a hurry to be “cool.” I will download a few pictures of what Centrum looks like – tons of people coming in to watch the games on large screens…all around the Culture & Science center. I was bummed that internet and TV was not working – I really wanted to see the first game – Poland vs. Greece played here in Warsaw! Even though I was not able to see the game – there were tons of people blowing horns, singing and dressed in red & white. My landlord’s son-in-law, who lives downstairs, came up to check on the internet. He fumbled with something and then it worked again…go figure! The TV worked again on Saturday, so I have the games on – you know to learn Polish…OK – I like soccer too! Late morning, Alex met me and we were off to the Bazarek to get veggies, cherries and eggs. I made a few Polish people smile – that is a big deal here! Most walk around with a straight face, so I fit in most of the time. It was good to spend some time with Alex – please keep her in prayer, she is saved, but not walking with the Lord. I am praying for God’s wisdom to talk to her about discipleship…Rachel is also talking about starting a Bible study – so this may be the better route. Then spent time studying Polish, cleaning, laundry and so forth. Sunday I went to International Christian Fellowship (ICF) for service – it is in English and just wanted some time with fellow believers. The Krzesinskis had a few kids that were not feeling well and I want to try to stay health…especially with taking these Polish classes. It was a good message about “Good Works” and good to start brainstorming different ways to reach out to people…who speak another language. Then stopped at REAL…it has been a while, since I was at a big grocery store. Just got a few things, because I went home via public transportation and I can only carry so much. I was so thankful for the opportunity to Skype into the Ladies Sunday school class – it is great to see people from home, share some of the trials, and how the Lord is working in me. Terese’s message on “Tears” was encouraging, since that was one thing I really wanted to do after being here a few days and just could not cry! Ugh!! Then the tears came – it took frustration with Polish test, things were not what I thought and I do not “wait” well…. So the message helped me see that the tears are not always bad – God stores up our tears. Today was back to Polish classes – crowded Metro and time to make peanut butter cookies! The weather was warm – in 70’s but that heavy air…thankfully it has rained and cooled down for the evening….tomorrow is Poland plays Russia – go Poland!!!
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14
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