We made it! I could explain to you the chaos of traveling, jet lag, orienting to our new town and home, all the new sights and smells, and everything that we packed into our first week here, but I think there is just too much to tell and not enough space. Suffice it to say that it was indeed chaos but we have surfaced on the other side more-or-less in tact. Now that we are settled onto our house we are grateful for a little rest before school begins next week. As we venture out into the town a little more each day we find ourselves in a constant state of "not yet." Belum. We do not yet know the language. Which means we do not yet know how to communicate with our neighbors or even our helpers who will watch Jack while we are in school. We do not yet understand the culture, know where to buy things, how to get around, or how to drive on the left side of the road. We have a lot of learning ahead and we are antsy to get started so that we can feel more at home here. However, I am constantly reminding myself that it is ok to pace ourselves as well. There is far too much to learn in a day, a week, or even a few months. We could certainly use prayer for stamina and for sharp minds to take it all in. In everything though, we are grateful to find ourselves among such a kind people group and in such a beautiful place as we start this journey. I look forward to sharing with you in the coming months all of the little things that make life here both hard and beautiful, but for now I will just leave you with a few pictures.
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Robert Knaack
2/2/2018 06:13:51 am
Glad you made it safely. The house looks really nice!
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Belinda Gee
2/2/2018 10:08:44 am
What an adventure!
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