Monday, December 21
It has been a long but good day. Today was my last day (morning) in Aseri. I said my goodbyes to everyone. They are so loving and generous. I will miss them all greatly! It is sad to leave, but I hope I will return again someday. They already pointed out which flat could be mine - my very own so that I could live there. It even has a view of the church! ;)
Snow started falling on Sunday - very lightly - and today it snowed very heavily. It is a winter wonderland here! So beautiful with all the trees covered in snow - and the roads too. But that doesn't stop life around here! In Tennessee terms it is a blizard. But today when we went to Tallinn, life was very busy. People walking here and there and everywhere. People driving. It gets dark so early that it was confusing to see everyone out and about at what seemed like late hours of the night - but was only like 5pm - work traffic.
I got to visit with some old friends in Tallinn today! What a wonderful treat! Larissa and her daughter Ira are such a joy! Ira just returned from China, so I got to see her pictures and catch up a little. Larissa's other daughter is studying in England. I got to talk to her via Skype. :)
I will spend my last 2 nights at Viktor and Raja's house in Kehra - just outside of Tallinn. Tomorrow I will go back into Tallinn - for a more sight-seeing day. I will enjoy that greatly. It will be a good last day. I hear the Christmas tree is beautiful in Old Tallinn Square!
Good night to you all! I love you dearly. May our Lord keep you safe as you travel this Christmas week!
-Rach
