And now for ... the Rest of the story!

...So I did this blog once...and then my computer erased it...so here I go again,

....and we talked about American TV shows and movies we have all seen. They told me that they wanted to come to America for a few months just so they could live in the life that they see in these shows. I had to explain to them that life isn't EXACTLY as Hollywood portrays it! Anyway, it is great talking with them. Our conversations are often slow as they have to correct me quite a bit. They definatly correct me A LOT more than I correct them. They are so patient with me and help form correct phrases or questions and then sit patiently while I repeat them 4 or 5 times! :-P

Language, man...its tough! We are still having class 4 days a week for 4 hours a day. 9-12:45....so its nice to get it over in the mornings and have the afternoons to get out in the community. There has not been a lack of confusion, frustration, or challenge in the learning of French. Its very difficult to learn a new language and a very humbling experience. However, we have fought through the rough days, and God has given us the ability to continue with the course. Monique is our wonderful tutor and has been very patient with us as we go through our rough days and laughed with us on the good days! She has been very nice to reapeat instructions or even single words 3-4 times to help us understand. We have 2 months of class left and then we will be finishing the language school part of our time with a 3 week intensive immerrsion program in Paris where we will be expected to speak ONLY French for those 3 weeks!

Please pray that God would give as a renewed vision for why we are here in
France. It is alot easier to stay positive about learning the language when you
remember the all important reason we are here...to tell people about his love
and salvation.

Please pray that God will give us patience as we fight
off the temptation to give up in times of frustration. Pray that God will give
us a drive to work and a good recollection of what we learn in our classtimes!

To come in 2 days: Spring time in Paris, the kids English class...and much much more!