We are into our second week almost, feels like months! We have been Having Staff training the last four days- both the American and Dominican staff. It has been fun getting to know fellow believers and singing worship songs with them. I loved closing my eyes & hearing a worship song being sung in Spanish & English. The picture of praise and worship of the same God in different languages does something to your soul...
Update on us:
Kids seem to be transitioning fairly well. There is about 13 staff staying in the Mak house plus our 7 so it's a lot of activity right now. The Miles family has 3 kids so they are enjoying new friendships. Our families are the trailblazers for bringing kids to the D.R. - so many "creations" in that area!
Since we have been here the inverter which supplies power when the public power goes out (which is several times a day) has been having problems. So often we are w/o power, making it hard to get internet, make contacts, have fans in use, sometimes showers by flashlight! I am even writing
This and saving it until net use is available.
I am having a harder time transitioning than Josh- as many of you know, I hate camping with a passion.... And often I feel the discomforts of camping. No air, open windows for needing a breeze sake, bugs, spiders, hot and sticky all day. We don't really have a kitchen table or futon to sit on yet. I want to make our 2 bedroom apartment "home" for our family but everything takes time here, and most everything is more costly. BUT, having said that, God has been reminding me to REMAIN IN HIM regardless. John 15: 4 "remain in me & I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself;it must remain in the vine...". John 15:2 "...while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful". We felt called. We obeyed. We are being stretched. He never promised ease. I love reading paul's messages in the new testament. He is a great example of pressing on for the sake of the Gospel. Pray that our family will press on in the midst of trials & discomforts.
I was able to sit down & write out JOYS that he has given us... Many of you are and have been one of those joys. THank you for you prayers!
The funnies: Josh was meeting some lady in a village & meant to say " it's nice to meet you" in Spanish , instead accidentally told her he loved her! Still laughing about that.
Today Josh,Parlyn , & I took a GuaGua (8-10 seat van) and they fit 26 people in- Josh was standing on the outside of it holding onto the open door as we did about 60 mph down the busy road! I just prayed a quick shout out to Jesus!
Prayer requests:
Transitioning to life and quick learning of language
And our remaining 15% need of partnerships monthly
Adios!
Jen
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ReplyDeleteSaludos de Magdalena! The Spanish blunder makes me smile. You will probably have many more, but the key is to not be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn more that way. :) And at least here, people are generally very forgiving. Glad to hear how things are going for you! Praying that God continues to make His presence known to you in your transition!