Another week is upon us. The days are getting longer with light and today it was a scorching -4 degrees C. Felt almost like summertime on my way to work. The sun was shinning, birds singing melodiously. It was quite beautiful. We are in our last week for this 4th Jakso (period). We are giving the end of period tests. Thursday will be the 3rd graders final class program/presentation. On Friday, the 2nd graders will be the "big men" on campus and will have their class program. After that, the Seniors (3rd graders) will be officially done until the June 2nd graduation ceremony. Seems a long time since August 14, 2006...
Kalifornia Group concert for the 23rd has been moved to a larger hall in Raahe. The original location was a 120 seat hall and was sold out. So they had to move it to larger hall that seats 420 people - WOW!! I am still amazed at the move of God. I am in awe has to all of the events that have transpired in my life over the last 7 months; and I believe that "the half has not yet been told". The Lord has promised us that ..."no eye has seen, no ear has heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man what the Lord has in store for those that love Him..." I say AMEN!!
There were 2 more articles about the Group and concerts.
This past weekend I did some more work on another singing project that has been in the making since about the end of November. I am very excited about it. More later on that. There was also an advertisement/announcement in the Kaleva Newspaper about a birthday concert where I will be on of the performers. Viktor Klimenko will be the "headliner". He was/is a famous Finnish singer. I found out that he was a contestant in the annual EuroVision music contest back in 1965. The Kaleva is a larger newspaper that covers much of the northern part of Finland - widespread publication. I had no idea it was there. Someone brought it to my attention this weekend. Again I say, "Just like God".
Kalifornia Group concert for the 23rd has been moved to a larger hall in Raahe. The original location was a 120 seat hall and was sold out. So they had to move it to larger hall that seats 420 people - WOW!! I am still amazed at the move of God. I am in awe has to all of the events that have transpired in my life over the last 7 months; and I believe that "the half has not yet been told". The Lord has promised us that ..."no eye has seen, no ear has heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man what the Lord has in store for those that love Him..." I say AMEN!!
There were 2 more articles about the Group and concerts.
This past weekend I did some more work on another singing project that has been in the making since about the end of November. I am very excited about it. More later on that. There was also an advertisement/announcement in the Kaleva Newspaper about a birthday concert where I will be on of the performers. Viktor Klimenko will be the "headliner". He was/is a famous Finnish singer. I found out that he was a contestant in the annual EuroVision music contest back in 1965. The Kaleva is a larger newspaper that covers much of the northern part of Finland - widespread publication. I had no idea it was there. Someone brought it to my attention this weekend. Again I say, "Just like God".
Thursday (15 Feb) was our 3rd Graders Program at Lukio. I think they did a nice job. They made a video, had a "Teacher Questions" type game, had music videos and a nice show that they did themselves. They seem to have worked very well together. It was a very well done program with no malicious activity going on. They then left the building and drove off on the back of a large tractor with a trailer. All of the students from the schools were out to see them off and wish them well. They then road through town where people were lining the streets - similar to what we do in the U.S. as our Homecoming Parades. It was a wonderful thing to see. So technically. it was the Seniors last day of classes. They still have the National Tests coming up in March, then they are done until the June 2nd Graduation (White Cap) Ceremony. I bought me a White Cap also - I feel as though I am graduating as well. I have experienced and learned a great deal thus far. Emotionally, I am beginning to experience some movement. I can explain them, but there is probably not enough space to make them coherent and easily understood. I find myself lately trying to emblazon every sight, sound, smell, taste and touch into my memory for I know I will pass this way on these days just this once. Even if/when I return, it won't be this same moment in time. As we all know, our memories fail us, but my heart is changed - there has been a place created, a file folder called "PYHÄJOKI" that is being flooded with memories: faces, places, sights, sounds, smells, tastes...experiences that I hope I never forget.
Once the 3rd Graders had "left the building", the 2nd Graders (Juniors) became the 'big men on campus'. They celebrated that with a program on Friday the 16th. It's called VANHAT. They have a dance program that they do for the school during the day and the community in the evening. The ladies looked beautiful in their long dresses and the gentlemen looked handsome and very distinguished. To me it was a show of team building.
On Saturday, I had the distinct pleasure of singing at the birthday concert. Viktor Klimenko invited me to come up with him and sing his last two songs with him. It was Amazing Grace and Blessed Assurance -BOTH IN FINNISH!!! It was nothing but the Lord that graced me to be able to sing the high tenor harmony parts with him. It was a great experience and a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday.
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