And so begins a new chapter of my life. I arrived in Banica "for real" on Tuesday, August 26. Despite a total of 9 hours sleep during my last 4 days in my old home and the tropical storm/hurricane between there and here, it was as easy a transition as I could have prayed for.
My wonderful family pitched in to get everything done that had to be done. So my last Thursday I was eating out at my favorite Manassas restaurant - Casa Chimayo - and then playing volleyball in Manassas as my sister made neatly packed boxes of the chaos in my living room. And that last Saturday, I was able to drive 3 hours for a last hike with a dear friend. And then that last Sunday, again found me with dear friends playing volleyball in the afternoon sun.
Even with all the help, as usual, I managed to run out of time. After one last evening with family, I spend the night moving data to cds to load on my new "missionary laptop". In the past I have always managed to finish even if at the last moment. Seems I turned over a new leaf there as well... my newphew was promised my desktop computer. It now comes at a cost... he has to finish burning hours and hours of my music to cd for me. Then the computer is his! :)
More to follow!
Friday, August 29, 2008
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2 comments:
Tom, I'm glad you made it safe and sound! We hope you settle in nicely. I do have a couple of questions for you, but I'll follow up in an email. Our prayers are with you as you begin this rewarding journey.
Love, Malia
Hi Tom, so happy to know that you are there safely! It's a little strange to think of you so far away and yet so awesome to see God's hand in it all. We love you and you are in our daily prayers.
Love, Cat et al
p.s. Gabi says hi!
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