Saturday, October 27, 2007

Getting Settled





Things are beginning to settle a little bit here. We are still very much in transition and it will be about another month before we get to our final destination and get totally unpacked, but we are feeling more and more at home. The last few days have been very full. There are unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells around every corner and each time we go outside is an adventure. The training we are involved in will be something we are responsible to lead in the future. It has been a throw you in the deep end kind of cultural acquisition. Although life is crazy here, it all makes sense when you begin meeting people. Here are some pictures from our visit to a temple and of two young men we met there that were very interested in our story. We also got to teach a group of brothers and sisters and were amazed by their love for the King! The last picture was taken with Caleb's toy camera and is of him practicing soccer with a group of boys his age. We just kinda stumbled onto the group and he walked up and started making friends. As a daddy I have to include that they had a race and Caleb left everybody in his dust. Thanks to everybody for your concern. We move to a different city next Tuesday and need you to ask that the transition will go well. Thanks!

Friday, October 19, 2007

Travel Day




Well, we are here now and I can't begin to explain what we are feeling. We arrived at our temporary housing at 3am on the 18th, so yesterday was our first full day of activity and nights sleep. How were the 24 hours in travel? The best word would have to be simply miraculous!! The boys were wonderful and every obstacle was met with a helping hand from a stranger. I still can't believe all 13 pieces of luggage made it!!! Some of you knew this, but Oct. 17th is my (M) birthday and I spent the whole trip crying and laughing at the goodness of our Father. We thank Him for this privilege and you for all the support and encouragement you have given! For the next ten days we are in some pretty intense training before we move into our assignment. All the others in the training are single or married without kids. Please ask that we would do both (parenting and training) well! Here are some pictures of travel day....