(Dana, Zhanar, Bek, Ainur, Begen, Assem)We live in a relatively small town, and yet it's home for 4 or more years to a wonderful group of Central Asian students who come to study at Indiana University. This past weekend we had the privilege of hosting a Graduation BBQ for some of the women we're closest to, as well as their families and friends.
I'm still amazed that we can live in the American Midwest, and yet have our yard full of Kazakh friends, all the while practicing our Russian over potato salad and hamburgers----just miles from Indiana cornfields and pastures.
We spent 4 of the most wonderful and adventure-filled years of our lives in Central Asia, then "settled" in sleepy Indiana. But to our great delight, God has filled our lives with the richness of Central Asia, right here in our backyard. I love this place!
And I can't speak for Zack, but I always wonder how it ministers to his heart to be surrounded by so many wonderful college students who share his heritage (and beautiful Asian features.)
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