Pictures!

Hi everyone! I 've managed to get a few pictures up. Some day I'll walk you through where I actually live, etc, but for now, this is what we've got.

This is the view from my room, about three weeks ago. Now, it's covered in a few inches of snow! That's a playground, with sand and a slide. The little buildings are garages. I'm about a 1/4 mile from the very center of the city, which is nice, because I can walk lots of places!

This is my room, which is intended for two, but houses only me. I still haven't figured out why I didn't get a roommate, but I'm certainly not complaining. It's actually been very nice to have a quiet peaceful space all to myself. I share a bathroom and entranceway with two girls from China, Anya and Liza. They're very sweet, but don't speak English or Russian, so communication is extremely difficult!

This is my first night in Khabarovsk. Deanna and Vera are the Eshelman's daughters. They're six and seven, full of energy, and make me feel right at home.

A very cold day by the river! Joy and Arnold Lastinger, missionaries with AGWM, were visiting, and we went to the cathedrals on their last day.

And, proof that I'm alive! This is my favorite cathedral; the ceiling is painted a dark blue with beautiful stars. I wish cameras were allowed inside so you could see it!

Classes at the university are going extremely well, and I'm thoroughly enjoying getting to know my classmates, as well as my way around the city. God has proved his faithfullness time and time again! It's hard to believe I've been here for almost a month; the time has really flown by. I miss home, family, and friends, but the adventures that present themselves every day do an excellent job of distracting me.

Much love to all of you! As always, I covet your prayers.