So, we have wrapped up 1/2 of our first semester in French Study. We had an oral and a written test to see how we have done. We are so thankful to be able to study at the Language school at Parole De Vie Bethel. Michel Roby, our French teacher, is incredibly patient with us and is a wonderful teacher. He has been teaching French at the school for 22 years if memory serves me well.
So…how is it going? Well, it seems the answer we give to this question depends on what day you ask us this question, or more accurately after what “conversation” or attempted communication. When we go to the grocery store and ask for help and get what we asked for, we feel great. When we listen to a sermon at church and feel like we understood some of what was said we feel like it is going great. When we come away from trying to communicate with someone and they have just looked at us like…what did you just try to say? Well, the report is not so good. The journey of learning a new language is a long one fraught with lots of failures and embarrassing moments. A lesson in humility anyone?’
Please Pray:
- For Jenny and I as we are in classes that we would make the most of our French Classes.
- For our children as they are in school and with friends that they will learn French
- For us all to be brave in using our FRENCH. We need to use it in order to improve
- For us to manage our time well and make the most of our time here in Quebec
- That we would be a blessing at Axe21 (Focus 21) church plant that we are blessed to be a part of here in Sherbrooke
- For each one in our family’s relationship with the Lord. That we would focus on Him during this challenging time.
Angie Houk says
Thanks for the great updates. Praying for you.
Jeanne Ullenberg says
Top O the Day Roundy’s,
I love love love all the pictures. What a beautiful city. And oh my goodness how those wee ones have grown. They look like they are thriving in Quebec.
I certainly can understand how “using” the language and studying and comprehending it differ. I too, when speaking Spanish, cringe as to whether what I’m thinking is the same as what I’m saying. Knowing you two, you’ll do just fine. Don’t you find some similarities though between the “romance” languages? Maybe it’s my studies in Latin, many many years ago that I perceive that though.
Looking at the pictures of the kids opening gifts, I realized that we do not have a mailing address for you. Could we please have that….ya know “Nana and Grandpa Mark” might have to send something. (Updates on the kids sizes appreciated)
We miss you all so much!!! I see those pictures and I so want to give them big hugs, so in leu of our absence, please pass a virtual hug to them for us.
Our prayers flow for you often. Thank you again for keeping us updated.
We love and miss you all,
Mark and Jeanne
Dianne Starke says
Bonjour! Just wanted to let you know that you’ve been covered in prayer. Nice warm feeling, don’t you think?!! Have a great dat, and learn lots!