Saturday, September 3, 2011

Joys and Sorrows

The Sorrow:


My family is going to the North Shore this week and I have to confess that the thought of my family being at the North Shore without me is VERY hard!!! I have not missed this trip for ten years. It will be hard and yet I know this is what God wants for me at this point in my life. I am very happy where I am, because I know that God put me here. But please pray for me during this time as I miss my family and our family trip.

To my family:
 I will miss you all so much, and I will miss spending time with you at our favorite place. I love you all more than I can ever tell you!!!


But now for the Joy: (my students)


Well, I bet you have been wondering what my three students look like. Here are some pictures of them:

This is them when they are calm and laid back:)
This is them when they are acting like themselves!!!
 So as you can see my hands are full!!! I love these kids alot. They are awesome at learning plus they have great hearts. I am so blessed to have three really good students.

Jaynie

40 comments:

  1. Keep the updates coming! We miss you and are praying for you!

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  2. your students look so hilarious, fun, 'learn-ful', and amazing Z!! I'm SURE you're having a blast with them!!
    thanx for updating!! <3

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  3. Grateful to God that you know you are where He wants you. But still praying for you and missing you too! This time shall pass and you will rejoin us in the future... we can look forward to our reunion. Blessings on you!

    Love,
    Dad

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  4. Whaz up Z,
    May the Lord do many more miracles in your heart and in your 3 students, that is awesome,BTW you are missed in youth,for real- Lynams

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  5. love seeing what you're doing and hearing how life is treating you! Give those kids and their mothers each a big hug from me!

    Is your language teacher from the apartments?

    ~CJ/Zainab

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  6. Dear Z,

    You are very missed! The church retreat just isn't the same without you-Cotton Eyed Joe doesn't last as long, Katie doesn't laugh as much, and Mr. O has all the cookies to himself. Come back soon! But I"m praying for you as you seek to be a blessing there. Grow in Jesus!
    Love,
    Alison

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  7. Dear Z,
    I MISS YOU!! I took a 'dip' in the lake today. =} It was wonderful..... I wish you were here, it isn't the same without you and your wonderful smiles, jokes,humor, and sisterness.
    I love you so much.
    Kaylee

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  8. Miss Z!
    Hi! We miss you here at retreat but I took quite a few pics. Sarah's special time was wonderful and so was Kaylee's. REally great! It's not the same here without your hugs and smile and pestering (did I say that? tee hee). I have to get your skype name and skype you dear one. Alexa would definitely want me to say hi to you. Always thinking and thinking of you. I love you! Mrs. Sowers

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  9. Hey Z! This is Mr. Voloshen. We wanted to let you know we're missing you, thinking about you, praying for you, and loving you all at the same time here at retreat. Our family has loved your blog!

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  10. Hi Z!Its Eddie! Just say'in hi as long with everybody else. It was awesome at the lake front with Sarah and Kaley! We miss your fun personality. Have a nice day and wish us a nice night!
    Sincerely,
    Eddie

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  11. Hi there. This is Mr. Roslansky. Hope to see you soon. Missing your smile......

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  12. Hi Z. This is Joshua. We're keeping you in our thoughts and we hope you are having a fun time. Stay strong!

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  13. Hey Zhenya! I'm really missing you during this time! As you can see, a lot of people can't wait until they can see you again...and we're thinking of you a lot! Love, John

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  14. I miss you SO much!! Reading your blog is so cool! It is so neat to read about your life there! I miss you!! Love Naomi

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  15. Hi Zhenya I miss you so much i wish you be here with us I love you and miss your frienship so much i just want you know you meen for me a lot
    love kirsten

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  16. Hi Z, I miss you sooooooo much!!!!! I did my dip in the lake. I wish you could of been here.
    Love you.
    Sarah

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  17. Hi z! hope your having a great time. i finally got a cello! love you and miss you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!! From Ella:D

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  18. Hey Zhenya! This is Natalie..I miss you so much and wish you were here at the retreat :( I need your "competitiveness" :) ... miss you and love you soo soo soo much! <3
    -Natalie

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  19. DEAREST ZHENKA!!!!!!
    I miss you uberly. It's crazy. :( I am praying for you lots and am so excited to see what God is doing in you. Rock that burqa girlfriend.
    Love,
    Lindsey Jo
    P.S. Skype date soon? Annnnd Kirsten is teaching me some russian while you are gone,
    ti moe solnishko <3

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  20. I miss you terribly! I love you and can't wait until you get back!!!!!!!!!!! Love, Faith

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  22. i love you and pray for you. hope you are enjoying your teaching those preious kids. we miss your smiling face.
    love,
    mrs.taylor

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  23. ZHENYA!!!! I love you and miss you!! The retreat just isn't the same without you! :( Kaylee and I found a purple flower in honor of you! :D I went swimming! I know you would've been proud of me ;) WUV YOU!! -Katie N.

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  24. Hi Zhenya. I miss you and I will pray for you. Love, Nathaniel

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  25. Z - We miss you. Camp is not the same without you.....it is so much quieter!!!! Can't seem to figure out why.....
    Praying for you!
    Mr. Bob

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  26. heyyyyy Zhenya!!!!! (FYI-this is mattea :) :) )I love youuuuu sooooo much!! and miss you tooooo!!! I'm SO glad that this event has opened up for you! You're making a HUGE difference in their lives. And I'm sure they're making one in yours. :DD *praying*
    <3<3hugs<3<3
    love, mattea :D

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  27. We miss you! Hi Elizabeth! We sure miss you and love you so much! We are having a good time at camp. Wish you were here. We're praying for you! Save all your hugs until we get back next spring. ;) We love you! Stay safe!

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  28. hey z - love ya bunches sister, from the Andersen's scott and melvia and gang. We are enjoying your family this weekend. I beat your brother in shuffleboard but then he decimated me in response. Just wanted to send love and pray grace to you in great abundance. Our God is always faithful and never lacking but full of grace and peace and help to his children loved in Christ with an everlasting love.

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  29. Dear Z,
    I miss you very much. I wish you were here at the Church retreat. I thought you wanted to know that Natalie was here. We all missed you at the water front.we had a lot of fun there and did a lot of swimming. i love you very much.
    love,
    Mark

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  30. Dear Z, It isn't the same without you here. We didn't know how much we would miss you until you left.
    I hope that you are having the best time that you possibly could have.
    love,
    Tyler

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  31. Dear Z - This is Dad. We thought this might help you feel the love... and feel somewhat included. We love you!!!!!

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  32. Dear Z - This is Hope. I love you and I miss you so much. I can't wait until you come. I had fun today... I swam and I listened to Mr. Taylor.

    Love,
    Hope

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  33. Dear Z - We have a few people here at Twin Lakes Camp who would love to say hello! Enjoy!

    Love, Dad

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  34. Hi Z!! This is Tess! The Etherington's love you and are praying for you! We look forward to seeing you again soon and playing in the gym! It won't be the same until you are here!!

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  35. Dear zhenya,(This is Tina)
    I miss you so much.I wish you could be with us.
    I hope you are having a good time.
    I will be praying for you.
    I love you sooo much!
    Love,
    Tina

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  36. Hi Z, this is Mr. Davidson giving you a big HOWDY!! We are so excited for you and this opportunity to be used in such a encouraging way. We are at the retreat (which I am sure you are aware of) and miss your wonderful spirit. Look forward to hearing all your stories and seeing pictures. We are thinking about you daily!!
    Mr. Davidson

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  37. Zhenya (think about the way your dad says it when you are in trouble!) We enjoyed seeing the pics of you at your new location. We miss you around here! We see your pic on the fridge every day, and it is a good reminder to pray for you. Gotta go for now, but wanted to say hi.

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  38. Thank you all so much!!! I miss you all so much also! I am humbled by your love and support! I was so touched by your notes. I love you all!

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