It seems our first month has been stressful. This we expected, but it hasn't been as fun as our first month in Guatemala. Probably we have forgotten some of the stress of our arrival in Guatemala. Also we felt like tourists at first in Antigua, a tourist town, whereas Jarabacoa feels more like home since we have been here so many times.
Since our arrival we have met many neat people and are getting to know those we have worked with over the last 10 years better. We couldn't have made it through our first month without the help of the Dominicans and missionaries at church. We want to share some of the blessings since our arrival.
First, we are so happy to worship at Iglesia Nueva Vida. Everyone has been welcoming and helpful. Since our last visit in 2005, they have started adult Sunday School in the morning and we love this more informal teaching time. There seems to be a great spirit among the members. All the lay preachers who go to the church plants are preaching through John together. This lends continuity to the church plants and allows for guidance in their study of the Bible as the text is discussed at Wednesday night prayer meeting.
Second, we visited the kid's school, Doulos Discovery School. Ben and Elena met their teachers and saw their classrooms. The school has a great soccer program and Ben will attend soccer camp there in July. Elena is not too thrilled about the prospect of going to this big place for school, but her teacher connected with her by sharing that when she was about Elena's age, she moved to a new country too and knows just how hard it can be. She also asked Elena to be her English helper since kindergarten is immersion English for the Dominican kids.
Third, Rick is a master driver (even though he recently got stuck in a river). He can find his way to just about anywhere. I, Becky, am still trying to figure out how the different sections of town fit together. I have mastered driving to the grocery store and know how to get to about four or five people's homes, the church and school.
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Hola Rick, Becky, Ben & Elena, good to hear that things are beginning to settle down. What exactly does it mean 'master driver'? And, who helped get you out of the muddy bog Rick? I'm sure it is good to have a snail-mail connection via Florida but nothing beats SKYPE and e-mail, right? The best to you both. Bruce & John
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