We received 1 1/2 of our 2 bags. One of them was not even a box anymore, but rather a black garbage bag with tape all over it. It weighed about 1/2 of what it did when we left indicating that at some point it burst open and some of the stuff was lost. That "stuff" was poor Nattie's toys. Sam's are mostly here, and so is Tom's guitar, but Nattie's babies and "My Little Pet shop" animals (which she had a ton of) didn't make it. My heart hurt for her as she realized that her things were not in the bag. Thankfully some people sent us to Africa with some birthday presents for her (which is in August) we may just have to celebrate her birthday early! I also told her that she can ask for the things she lost for Christmas, but that didn't console her much. Even though Nattie can't find it in her heart to be happy, I am very thankful that we got what we did. The lesson we learned is NEVER pack in cardboard boxes. All those who have lived overseas before are rolling their eyes at our rookie mistake, but you live and learn and then you buy "Rubber Maid".
Our internet has been on and off hundreds of times over the past two days, it's so frustrating. I've decided to think (in order to remain sane) that they are working on it to make it better and that's why they need to keep shutting it down. I don't think that is the reality, but it makes the shut offs easier to swallow.
Please pray for our friend Beatrice, she is very sick. She works for us here, and helps me to keep this house running. She hasn't been here in three days so I have had to do many things that I've never done before (including ironing all socks and underwear). All our laundry has to be ironed because of mites that get into them when they are drying. We iron not for wrinkles, but for rather for bug killing. Today Dianne Warn helped me out by calling a girl that she knows; she came right away and has rescued me from an eternity of ironing.
I'm going to a women's Bible study today and am excited to get involved with the other missionaries here. Tom and I have met some great people, Daniel and Linsay, they are here (from Canada) with their two young children. God had blessed us with their friendship and I'm thankful that we have had many fun evenings eating, playing, and mice hunting together. It makes rodents more bearable when you can hunt them with friends!
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Hey Julie,
Thanks so much for all of your blogs...it is so helpful to know how specifically to pray for you all instead of just praying "Lord be with them" =). How are the kiddos doing with all of the adjustments? Are they spending time with the Agape boys at all, or not so much. Just curious. Trying to picture a not-so-normal "normal" day for you guys. =) Greet everyone for me...love you guys.
Hey Jules
Thank The Lord for Blogs!!!I have been sitting here bawling my eyes out reading them. I am missing you guys so much... I love reading and getting updates on how to be praying for you guys. My halle bugs just came in while I am writing and said to tell the kids she is missing them very much and loves them. And to Julie that she is ready for you to come home when you are ready.Me too.....(sounds pretty selfish im sorry)hahahah. My girls were talking about you this morning it was very sweet. Well I would love to share a recipe with you but as you know I DONT KNOW HOW TO COOK! I hope it has gotten a little easier for you. Tom I have to say you reached a whole new Fashion with your bug attire I think AAI needs new equipment and outfits designed by Tommy. Well talk to you soon
Love you guys,
Heather
Hi Julie,
I sit here and read your blog daily crying and laughing. You are amazing how you share your daily life and your feelings (I told you that you need to write a book even though you don't think anyone would buy it).
I am happy to hear that the bat left the house, but I sure hope you get rid of those things in the attic soon! Hope you all can sleep comfortably at night.
I would be happy to send you a recipe, but don't seem to have one...I cook as I go...never know what it's going to end up like. Maybe that is why Heather can't cook...I never taught her (she was actually too busy to be in the kitchen)when she was a teen. Actually she is really a good cook.
You all are in my daily prayers. Keep your beautiful smile upon your face!
Love
Candy
Ju,
My computer hasn't been able to get an internet connection for a day and a half but this morning I fixed it all by myself. Yeah Team!!
I'm becoming so computer savvy!
I'm now having a problem b/c every time I blog you I have to sign up again. What's that all about?? So I guess I'm not that computer savvy.
Tell my sweet Nattie Grace Grammy is going to make a trip to Target later today. Guess why?! Tell her Pet Shop Animals will arrive in September. I love your blogs and I love your calls. I'm so thankful (Thank you Lord) we live in an age where we can communicate with one another so readily. It makes you being in Africa so much easier. I love you bunches and miss you tremendously.
Hugs and Kisses,
Mom
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