Who is very behind on blogging? This girl! Sorry about that but the internet has been evil not been my best friend these past couple of weeks, but I do promise to make up for it over the next few posts. I wanted to be able to give an insight to my world here in Lamego. This first post will all be photos of the stuff you know you are wondering about. Photos that answer the typical questions of, "where do you shop, how do you sleep, do they have a McDonalds, (this is a definite no and I am okay with that!) etc."
But first, let me update you on the team's life here. Everyone is doing well. Language learning is going strong for all of us newbies and even though some moments are harder than others, I continue to be thankful that the Lord brought me to a place that doesn't speak English. We are all getting to know each other better and are building a team bond. When you have moments of language flubber, encouragement, and stories that cause full on laughter, bonds are bound to be formed. We all are ready for the rest of the team to be here!!! Praying for ya Bruzas and Lills!!!
I have started full time homeschooling. The program is new to me and I am learning a lot. Sometimes I feel like I'm back in school and am the student. I continue to work with my student Fatima. Recently I witnessed when life is harder for her. And to be honest, I didn't like it one bit. But what does God do in these moments? He uses them to display His glory. Through both Karis and Fatima, I was reminded of forgiveness and letting go of bitterness. To not harbor on the thoughts of others, but to look to our King and find our worth there. I pray friends that she would know how beautiful she is and that God has a purpose specifically designed for her. I can't wait to introduce all of you to her!! Seriously, you'll love her!!!
The families in the team are staying busy. Robert (team leader) continues to work on the house of another family that will be coming to join us soon, as well as working on the "kinks" in the Fuller's house. When he's not doing that he is investing in the lives of the men here in Lamego or taking the boys hunting. Karis (the wife/team leader)..well...it's a long list of things she has going on. One moment I'll walk out of my house and she's working on someone's tooth (she's a dentist) and another moment she is sitting out with some ladies deep in conversation, or is working on something to make our time here even stronger.
The Fullers are getting settled in. All of their luggage, minus one bag, has made it and they are now making their house a home. Their daughters were so excited to show me their school room, as well as their new book shelf. **Insert side note: these two girls are wonderful. I was reminded this week how children trust and adjust. Their world here is normal to them now after such a short time. Childlike faith!!! To have watched this process over the past couple of weeks has been a humbling experience in how I should be trusting my Heavenly Father in what He is doing while I am here.
Thank you to everyone who have been sending such sweet message over the past couple of weeks and for your prayers. Never enough words to say how thankful I am for them.
Please continue to pray as the other team members are fundraising hardcore and for those of us that are here. That each moment is seized and that our focus would remain on making His name known.
Phew....now here's to a little insight to Life in Lamego (Part 1)
My fancy electronics
Shower!
No mosquitos for this gal!!
Gotta have my coffee
Water has to be filtered
Dryer-always set on high heat
Neighborhood roads
Rush hour traffic
personal alarm clock
My broom is cooler than yours
Feet stay stained around here
Worship instrument
heading back from getting water at a well
Roadside restroom anyone?
fast food delivery
"Ginga-bread" man's house (see what I did there)
Market
The bakery
Need popcorn for a movie?
Convenient Store
Grocery store
Well there ya have it folks!! Be on the look out for Life in Lamego (Part 2).
Love from Lamego,
Ashley
