Successful finish to language course!

Today we finished our four-week intensive Hungarian language and culture course here in Debrecen. We are very tired from the many hours of being in class, studying, attending lectures and going on culture trips. We found the course, however, very interesting and helpful. We both took the optional exam at the end of the course, scoring 80.5 and 85 percent.

This is the latest mark on our journey toward proficiency in Hungarian. It feels a little like a hike toward a distant mountain. The journey starts with high hopes and expectations. As the hike continues, however, fatigue sets in and the trip never seems to end. Every time the summit of a foothill is reached, the mountain stills seems as far away as ever. However, every marker on the way shows that the goal is getting closer. Every look back shows how much progress has been made. We have just reached a marker on the way and our goal is closer. We are making progress. Communication is still painful and slow, but getting better. Thank you so much for your many prayers and your faithful financial support in this our preparation time. God bless you!