by yakimfamily
25.11.07
24.11.07
Diploma-uitreiking
If you all wondered what the title of this posts means - than you got it that the words are not in English. Today we were at the ETF graduation! It was in Dutch :) The ceremony took place in a newly renovated chapel of ETF. But the reason why we went there wasn't only curiosity, but also to witness the graduation of our friend Eduard Borisov, whom you all know! Even though he could not be present, we were :) Yes, his name was called! We should all congratulate and acknowledge our friend :)
Have a look at pictures and videos in the album.
Have a look at pictures and videos in the album.
17.11.07
Crusty Dippinhead
We all have stressful day or weeks... Yesterday we went to the city hall to do our documents and one more time faced the horror of documents. We were told that our marriage certificate should have the Apostille stamp, otherwise it's not valid. So what to do :) Their boss came to deal with this, looked at my passport and visa and said that visa was issued for the wife (me) so that means no problem. Huh!?! So Volodya will receive his card soon and after him I will.
Let's move to fun part! This I found in Internet and gladly want to share with you. Don't be all adultish! You'll have fun doing this :)
A. Follow the instructions to find your new name.
B. Once you have your new name, leave me a comment with it and your “old” name. If you want to email this to people, put your new name in the subject box and forward it to friends and family and co-workers.
The following is excerpted from a children's book, Captain Underpants And the Perilous Plot Professor Poopypants, by Dave Pilkey, in which the evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names.
So…
1. Use the third letter of your first name to determine your new first name:
a = snickle
b = doombah
c = goober
d = cheesey
e = crusty
f = greasy
g = dumbo
h = farcus
i = dorky
j = doofus
k = funky
l = boobie
m = sleezy
n = sloopy
o = fluffy
p = stinky
q = slimy
r = dorfus
s = snooty
t = tootsie
u = dipsy
v = sneezy
w = liver
x = skippy
y = dinky
z = zippy
2. Use the second letter of your last name t o determine the first half of your new last name:
a = dippin
b = feather
c = batty
d = burger
e = chicken
f = barffy
g = lizard
h = waffle
i = farkle
j = monkey
k = flippin
l = fricken
m = bubble
n = rhino
o = potty
p = hamster
q = buckle
r = gizzard
s = lickin
t = snickle
u = chuckle
v = pickle
w = hubble
x = dingle
y = gorilla
z = girdle
3. Use the third letter of your last name to determine the second half of your new last name:
a = butt
b = boob
c = face
d = nose
e = hump
f = breath
g = pants
h = shorts
i = lips
j = honker
k = head
l = tush
m = chunks
n = dunkin
o = brains
p = biscuits
q = toes
r = doodle
s = fanny
t = sniffer
u = sprinkles
v = frack
w = squirt
x = humperdinck
y = hiney
z = juice
WE ARE CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT YOUR NEW NAME IS... and leave your real name too :) !!
Remember that children laugh an average of 146 times a day; adults laugh an average of 4 times a day. Put more laughter in your day.
Let's move to fun part! This I found in Internet and gladly want to share with you. Don't be all adultish! You'll have fun doing this :)
A. Follow the instructions to find your new name.
B. Once you have your new name, leave me a comment with it and your “old” name. If you want to email this to people, put your new name in the subject box and forward it to friends and family and co-workers.
The following is excerpted from a children's book, Captain Underpants And the Perilous Plot Professor Poopypants, by Dave Pilkey, in which the evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names.
So…
1. Use the third letter of your first name to determine your new first name:
a = snickle
b = doombah
c = goober
d = cheesey
e = crusty
f = greasy
g = dumbo
h = farcus
i = dorky
j = doofus
k = funky
l = boobie
m = sleezy
n = sloopy
o = fluffy
p = stinky
q = slimy
r = dorfus
s = snooty
t = tootsie
u = dipsy
v = sneezy
w = liver
x = skippy
y = dinky
z = zippy
2. Use the second letter of your last name t o determine the first half of your new last name:
a = dippin
b = feather
c = batty
d = burger
e = chicken
f = barffy
g = lizard
h = waffle
i = farkle
j = monkey
k = flippin
l = fricken
m = bubble
n = rhino
o = potty
p = hamster
q = buckle
r = gizzard
s = lickin
t = snickle
u = chuckle
v = pickle
w = hubble
x = dingle
y = gorilla
z = girdle
3. Use the third letter of your last name to determine the second half of your new last name:
a = butt
b = boob
c = face
d = nose
e = hump
f = breath
g = pants
h = shorts
i = lips
j = honker
k = head
l = tush
m = chunks
n = dunkin
o = brains
p = biscuits
q = toes
r = doodle
s = fanny
t = sniffer
u = sprinkles
v = frack
w = squirt
x = humperdinck
y = hiney
z = juice
WE ARE CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT YOUR NEW NAME IS... and leave your real name too :) !!
Remember that children laugh an average of 146 times a day; adults laugh an average of 4 times a day. Put more laughter in your day.
12.11.07
The Leuven Beguinage
On Saturday we had our walking tour into the city and decided to go a different road and this way running into adventures. As we walked we've noticed a very old long brick wall. We saw the entry way, went in and suddenly found ourselves many centuries back. Yes it was weird to think that outside is 21st century :)
Here's a piece of history about Beguinage. Beguinages are complexes of little houses around a square and were created at the time of the crusades to house the widows of the crusaders. Later, they turned into an alternative female community system for women who wanted to lead a monastic life of prayer and service without being tied to a monastery with strict vows. These women became known as 'Beguines'.
The Leuven Beguinage was founded in 1232 for ladies and girls from the city and the surrounding area. It was closed in 1796 by the French occupants, but shortly afterwards it was re-opened. By 1962, the original function had long since ended and the entire complex was bought by the university of Leuven. The old 16th and 17th century houses were transformed into modern flats for students and academic staff. Even after the transformation the Beguinage kept its original look as a city within the city. Most houses are still in brick and are decorated with a little garden on the outside. In-between the houses are cobble stone streets. The Beguinage church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist has also been renovated. The church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries in Gothic style. Inside the church are about 90 tombstones of priests and beguines.
Amazing tranquility and peacefulness reigns inside this little town. We really look forward for the spring to come and see The Great Beguinage in it's beauty!
See our new photos.
Here's a piece of history about Beguinage. Beguinages are complexes of little houses around a square and were created at the time of the crusades to house the widows of the crusaders. Later, they turned into an alternative female community system for women who wanted to lead a monastic life of prayer and service without being tied to a monastery with strict vows. These women became known as 'Beguines'.
The Leuven Beguinage was founded in 1232 for ladies and girls from the city and the surrounding area. It was closed in 1796 by the French occupants, but shortly afterwards it was re-opened. By 1962, the original function had long since ended and the entire complex was bought by the university of Leuven. The old 16th and 17th century houses were transformed into modern flats for students and academic staff. Even after the transformation the Beguinage kept its original look as a city within the city. Most houses are still in brick and are decorated with a little garden on the outside. In-between the houses are cobble stone streets. The Beguinage church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist has also been renovated. The church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries in Gothic style. Inside the church are about 90 tombstones of priests and beguines.
Amazing tranquility and peacefulness reigns inside this little town. We really look forward for the spring to come and see The Great Beguinage in it's beauty!
See our new photos.
8.11.07
5.11.07
So much to tell and thank for!
Our dear friends! We hope that you were patience enough and now can read this new post. These past 5 days were busy for us, I was trying to make our home a Yakim's home :) and we were exploring the stores in the town. The difference that we've faced right away is time planning for groceries shopping - supermarkets are closed at 8pm. But we feel like little kids staring at the shop windows and looking up and to the right and to the left and not forgetting to close our mouths :) Couple of times we were lost on our walking route to ETF, but that produced more adventures. Leuven is full of different statues and old buildings. The fall is here and it is beautiful - my favorite season by the way.
I find it difficult to express all our observations and feelings - too many. We thank God for being here and we don't forget that this is He Who had chosen us and sent us here. He was with us when we went through all kinds of unexpected turns. Not only our separation, but the next day after Vova left I found out that my grandma had a stroke and that her right side is paralyzed... Unexpected thing, but not unknown by God. So, not having my visa yet, I went to mom and stayed there for several days supporting my mom and taking care of my grandma. My grandma is 81 today! She is recovering. Even when I was still at home I could observe the improvement in her condition - she started to move her arm and leg, her speech became more clear, her ability to eat came back to her. These all were possible only because of God and His grace and many many prayers that you showered on her - many people in Ukraine, Belgium, US, Britain prayed for grandma. You can know that your prayers are answered! I am afraid that if I start calling the names I might miss somebody. I appreciate your prayers for our families in Ukraine and Belarus! One of the great stories about my grandma is when she wrote a letter to Mikhail Gorbachev, the president at that moment, on the matter of town plans to demolish her house that she built herself after the WW2. She actually received a response and her letter back with all mistakes corrected :) Our house stands till this day. After grandma's stroke everything became clear why my visa wasn't in my hands yet. Though I collected it on Friday the 26th of October I stayed for 3 more days with mom and than flew to Brussels. The most exciting part of this story that grandma prayed a repentance prayer together with my mom!
I hope you forgive such long post, but this is not the end. Yesterday we went to International Baptist Church in Brussels. First in the morning we had a prayer time led by the pastor and after that we had a service and communion. We met lot's of people whose names I barely can recall. After the church service we had more fellowship and great lunch at the youth leader's home. And finally after that we went downtown Brussels to see some famous places!
Today was my first day at work. Fun! I always like to learn new things and here where you have piles of books on your desk the chance to learn is very big. I learn how to work in the new library program. I even have a desk and a computer! Vova is busy with his studies, this week he starts to write first paper and he is getting ready for Hebrew exam that will be in December.
Enjoy our pictures :) :) You will find them here soon!
I find it difficult to express all our observations and feelings - too many. We thank God for being here and we don't forget that this is He Who had chosen us and sent us here. He was with us when we went through all kinds of unexpected turns. Not only our separation, but the next day after Vova left I found out that my grandma had a stroke and that her right side is paralyzed... Unexpected thing, but not unknown by God. So, not having my visa yet, I went to mom and stayed there for several days supporting my mom and taking care of my grandma. My grandma is 81 today! She is recovering. Even when I was still at home I could observe the improvement in her condition - she started to move her arm and leg, her speech became more clear, her ability to eat came back to her. These all were possible only because of God and His grace and many many prayers that you showered on her - many people in Ukraine, Belgium, US, Britain prayed for grandma. You can know that your prayers are answered! I am afraid that if I start calling the names I might miss somebody. I appreciate your prayers for our families in Ukraine and Belarus! One of the great stories about my grandma is when she wrote a letter to Mikhail Gorbachev, the president at that moment, on the matter of town plans to demolish her house that she built herself after the WW2. She actually received a response and her letter back with all mistakes corrected :) Our house stands till this day. After grandma's stroke everything became clear why my visa wasn't in my hands yet. Though I collected it on Friday the 26th of October I stayed for 3 more days with mom and than flew to Brussels. The most exciting part of this story that grandma prayed a repentance prayer together with my mom!
I hope you forgive such long post, but this is not the end. Yesterday we went to International Baptist Church in Brussels. First in the morning we had a prayer time led by the pastor and after that we had a service and communion. We met lot's of people whose names I barely can recall. After the church service we had more fellowship and great lunch at the youth leader's home. And finally after that we went downtown Brussels to see some famous places!
Today was my first day at work. Fun! I always like to learn new things and here where you have piles of books on your desk the chance to learn is very big. I learn how to work in the new library program. I even have a desk and a computer! Vova is busy with his studies, this week he starts to write first paper and he is getting ready for Hebrew exam that will be in December.
Enjoy our pictures :) :) You will find them here soon!
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