We're getting more and more settled everyday. The L*rd has blessed us with some wonderful resources close by. (i.e. good food store, friends, and, yes, ice cream-though we've yet to try it) We now have a working cooking range, washer and refrigerator. Yesterday, I was lighting our oven. It wouldn't light for a while (as our lighter was a pretty cheap model) so there had been an accumulation of gas. Well, it finally lit along with the hair on the top of my hand.
The children enjoyed watching people "burst crackers" during Diwali. The children enjoyed watching the fireworks, but it also served as a good lesson how things can be so beautiful, yet so misleading.
We took our first "auto" ride. Jonathan loved this! He gets so excited every time he sees one! Our driver scared us quite a bit as he was purposely driving towards people who weren't moving quickly enough to get out of his way!
Next week, we'll begin our formal language study. This could be quite a stretch for us. I'll be busy all morning while Valerie tries to school the children. Then, she'll be at school while I try to teach the children math (numbers for the boys). We should meet up again, as a family, about 5pm.
Today, the boys and I had our first lesson in cricket. A couple of neighborhood boys voluntarily taught us to play in our courtyard. It was a great experience! We also took the opportunity to go swimming, yesterday. We enjoyed the opportunity to experience a few things that we may not get to when language begins next week.
We're beginning to form relationships with people around us. Two days ago, the girls met a little girl and asked if they could tell her about Je$u$. I told them to enjoy getting to know her first. They returned five minutes later telling me they knew her better and could they tell her now..."Yes, of course." I'm amazed at how the L*rd is already using our children for m!n!stry purposes. He is good all the time!
Please pr*y that:
V will continue to feel well and that we'll be able to find a doctor soon
The children will continue to adjust well and meet new friends
We'll be able to learn the language with the speed and efficiency needed (Formal learning is done by full-immersion.)
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So glad you are getting settled, we love and miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteI must say, I thoroughly LOVE the picture updates along with the writing...makes me feel very connected to you guys and your experiences (well, as much I can be through internet). Thanks for doing that! Also, I loved the story about the girls and their new friend. Will be excited to hear more about new friends and neighbors soon. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY DIWALI!! Glad to see you guys got out and enjoyed Diwali. We had quite the experience in Delhi. I also heard about all six of you cramming into an auto; I would have loved to have seen that one! Cricket huh? Perhaps you guys can become pros and then teach me; I still haven't quite figured it out yet. Good luck with language - mine starts next week...
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