Negative Sixteen
Monday, March 22, 2010 at 8:00AM Natasha (one of the students from the Bible college, who grew up in an orphanage) called me a few minutes ago to welcome me back to Russia. I asked her who told her I was back, “Nobody told me.” She said, “I just remembered this was when you were coming back.” I was impressed.
It sounded like she was outside. “Are you cold?” I asked her, wondering if she, being Russian, would be as affected as I was tonight when I thought my face was going to freeze solid.
“I can’t feel my face.” She replied. “Oh good.” I said, then quickly added, “Not good that you can’t feel your face, I was just wondering if you felt the cold as much as I did. I couldn’t feel mine tonight either.”
“Neekola!” she perked up with her next thought, “Did you know that tomorrow night it will be -27°C (-16°F)?” I could have lived the rest of my life without knowing that, but actually, I guess it’s good to know. I will not be going out tomorrow night.
Happy to be back. Me outside my apartment door the day I returned.
Reader Comments (1)
Sounds bitterly cold! I found you from Andrew's website and wanted to say hello and let you know I've said a prayer for you and your ministry.
The blessings of the Lord are upon you!
Janelle